Associate Director, Oncology Outcomes Research

AstraZeneca•Gaithersburg, MD

4d•$151,227 - $226,840•Hybrid

About The Position

As Associate Director, Oncology Outcomes Research, you will lead high-impact health outcomes and real-world evidence work to define the value of medicines and accelerate patient access. Working at the center of an asset team, you will partner across medical, development, market access, and data science to shape strategy and deliver evidence that influences clinical practice and payer decisions. The role spans global and US markets and programs from early development through launch and lifecycle management. You will lead real-world studies and health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) projects; support strategy development and execute the asset’s Global and US Regional health outcomes plan; communicate findings through scientific congresses and peer-reviewed publications; and help ensure scientific quality and compliance for sponsored research. You will also translate research into practical resources for field teams, manage external partners and budgets, and monitor disease-area, competitive, health-system, and reimbursement developments to guide evidence priorities. The position averages a minimum of three days per week in the office, with flexibility, and requires 10–15% travel. The annual base pay range is US $151,227 to $226,840. The position is eligible for short-term incentive bonuses and, for salaried roles, equity-based awards. Benefits include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and leaves), and health, dental, and vision coverage, subject to applicable plan terms.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience; pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred.
Understanding and application of epidemiological and health outcomes methodology within the pharmaceutical industry at an international level.
In-depth expertise in real-world research methods and HEOR projects, including pharmacoepidemiologic models.
Knowledge of global and US healthcare systems and their changing needs for health-economic and payer-analytic information.
Scientific expertise in oncology and knowledge of different data sources.
Demonstrated analytical, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
Travel of 10–15%.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree strongly preferred, such as a PhD, MS, or MPH, in health economics, epidemiology, outcomes research, or a related field.
Advanced scientific degree.
Oncology experience preferred.
Conceptual and integrative thinking, with the capability to access internal and external resources for advice.
Collaborative teammate who supports the asset team within the O2R organization.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and execution of real-world studies and HEOR projects that quantify and communicate asset value across global and US markets.
Support strategy development and lead execution of the asset’s Global and US Regional health outcomes plan, aligned with clinical, payer, and market needs.
Present findings at scientific congresses and lead development of peer-reviewed manuscripts.
Shape internal and external narratives with clear, evidence-based insights.
Partner with the asset lead in review and governance forums to ensure scientific quality and compliance for sponsored research.
Translate research outputs into practical tools and resources that equip field medical and access teams to communicate value effectively.
Select and manage external partners and budgets to deliver high-quality projects on time and within scope.
Maintain knowledge of the disease area, competitive landscape, health-system dynamics, and evolving reimbursement requirements to guide evidence priorities.