Director Medical Science Capabilities

AstraZeneca • Wilmington, DE

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready to raise the scientific bar for medical field teams and accelerate how evidence reaches patients? Do you see yourself turning real-world insights into scaled capabilities that equip MSLs and medical leaders to deliver deeper, more meaningful scientific engagement? In this role, you will lead the strategy and execution of scientific and capability training for US Medical teams, translating priorities into action that improves the quality and consistency of medical dialogue. You will build an environment where learning is fast, rigorous, and tied to outcomes—empowering colleagues to operate at pace, think big, and continually improve. Your work will connect directly to patient impact by ensuring our teams have the expertise and confidence to engage on the science that matters most. When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. Why AstraZeneca: Here, bold ideas move quickly from concept to impact because we empower teams with autonomy and a safe space to experiment, learn fast, and scale what works. You will work at the intersection of rigorous science and practical delivery, shaping how medical teams across the country engage on our most important evidence. We bring unexpected teams together to unlock new thinking, value kindness alongside ambition, and never lose sight of the patient—your contribution will help define how we advance scientific conversations and improve outcomes in the years ahead. Lead the next chapter of medical capability excellence—step into this role to shape, scale, and measure the impact of science on patient care.

Requirements

• 5+ years Leading strategy, design, and execution of scientific and capability training for MSLs and medical field teams.
• Conduct comprehensive needs assessments to understand capability gaps and learning priorities aligned to US Medical strategy.
• Build and implement training plans that elevate scientific expertise across both field and office based medical roles.
• Oversee creation, review, and maintenance of high quality training content aligned with therapeutic and portfolio priorities.
• Manage scientific content housed on learning platforms and ensure adherence to compliance protocols.
• Partner with vendors and training providers to deliver high quality learning solutions at scale.
• Manage program budgets and ensure effective allocation of resources.
• Establish and implement performance measures to assess training effectiveness and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with US Medical leadership to ensure seamless alignment to medical strategy across therapeutic areas.
• Ensure all activities align with AstraZeneca’s Code of Conduct and relevant policies.
• Complete required compliance training and maintain standards for content accuracy and regulatory adherence.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in a scientific discipline (PharmD, PhD, MD) or related healthcare field
• Extensive experience working with or leading MSL and medical field teams within the US healthcare landscape
• Expertise in adult learning, instructional design, and modern learning ecosystems (LMS/LXP), including content governance
• Strong understanding of US medical compliance, regulatory frameworks, and non-promotional standards
• Proven ability to implement capability frameworks and role-based curricula across multiple therapeutic areas
• Demonstrated use of analytics and field performance insights to measure learning impact and drive continuous improvement
• Vendor management excellence, including contracting, scoping, and budget optimization
• Influential leadership, stakeholder management, and change leadership in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment

Responsibilities

• Capability Strategy: Define and execute a multi-year capability strategy that advances scientific excellence across field and office-based medical roles, directly aligned to US Medical priorities.
• Training Program Leadership: Lead end-to-end design and delivery of role-based, scalable learning programs that address identified capability gaps and elevate performance from day one.
• Content Excellence: Oversee creation, review, and maintenance of high-quality scientific training content aligned with therapeutic and portfolio priorities; set a high standard for clarity, accuracy, and relevance.
• Learning Platform Governance: Manage scientific materials in learning platforms and uphold consistent metadata, version control, and access standards to ensure the right content reaches the right audience.
• Vendor Partnerships: Select, onboard, and guide external partners to deliver innovative, cost-effective learning solutions that meet business needs at scale.
• Budget Stewardship: Own program budgets, forecast needs, and allocate resources to maximize outcomes while maintaining financial discipline.
• Performance and Continuous Improvement: Establish clear success measures, gather feedback and analytics from the field, and drive ongoing optimization of curricula and delivery methods.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Collaborate closely with US Medical leadership to ensure capability investments support strategy across therapeutic areas and that training is embraced, adopted, and sustained.
• Compliance and Standards: Ensure all activities align with the Code of Conduct, regulatory expectations, and internal policies; model best practices in scientific accuracy and governance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree