Medical Communications & Information Content Manager (Medical Writing)

AstraZeneca•Gaithersburg, MD

27d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready to convey detailed scientific information as clear, discoverable stories that advise clinical decisions and accelerate impact for patients? In this role, you will transform scientific data into compelling narratives across channels, ensuring medical communities can find, trust, and act on evidence when it matters most. You will join a fast paced team that integrates research, analytics, and innovation to elevate how we communicate. From core medical content to payer and congress materials, your work will invent understanding of our resources and developmental projects. You will prioritize clarity and consistency in oncology. Do you thrive at the intersection of medical strategy, payer needs and omnichannel content—and enjoy using AI and digital tools to work smarter and faster? Accountabilities: Therapeutic Area Mastery: Demonstrate deep understanding of assigned therapy areas and our asset portfolio, connecting content to the scientific context and medical strategic vision. Storytelling and Channel Craft: Translate sophisticated science into clear, engaging messages tailored to slides, Q&As, infographics, interactive content and other formats that are discoverable and impactful. Digital and AI-Enabled Creation: Employ digital skills and leverage AI responsibly to improve content speed, quality and consistency across channels. Content Plan Execution: Collaborate with MC&I leaders and content development specialists to deliver against the therapeutic area content strategy and maintain robust content plans. Align all deliverables with cancer-related principles, the scientific narrative, and MC&I priorities to ensure accuracy, coherence and relevance. Access and Payer Communications: Build and review submissions to external Drug Information resources and Evidence-Based Practice centers; support and author compendia submissions in partnership with the Medical Affairs team. Assist with US launch activities and congress needs from planning to delivery. Provide staffing for the MC&I booth at scientific meetings to gain insights and ensure consistent messaging. Collaborator Partnership: Collaborate with Medical Affairs, GMA/USMA and partner functions; disseminate content plans and updates across global and local markets to drive alignment. Complete deliverables in your area to a high standard and on schedule. Proactively identify risks and raise issues with Content Strategists when needed. Insight to Action: Use insights from the field, congresses, and data evaluation to continuously refine and improve content relevance and performance. Team Enablement: Help orient new team members and support team integration, encouraging shared ways of working and operational perfection. 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, you will work with colleagues who unite science, data and technology to move faster from evidence to impact—putting patients at the center of every decision. We bring unexpected teams together to spark bold ideas, use advanced tools to amplify good science, and value kindness alongside ambition so people can do the best work of their careers. Your contribution will shape how clinicians, payers and partners understand our medicines today, while helping pioneer how medical content is created and shared tomorrow. Call to Action: Step into a role where your words shape medical decisions and patient outcomes—bring your expertise to our team and start making an impact today!

Requirements

Demonstrate scientific and business expertise relevant to therapeutic areas, including knowledge about existing assets and pipeline
Expertise in translating sophisticated scientific concepts into storytelling messages in various channels and formats
Ability to demonstrate and apply digital expertise while bringing to bear all forms of AI to improve content creation, delivery and efficiency
Assist MC&I Directors and Content Strategists with tactical execution of the TA content strategy plan
Supports the maintenance of content plans
Stay abreast with the latest changes and trends in the field of therapy, including regulatory and compliance, to meet content needs
Support US launch and congress deliverables
Collaborate with key collaborators, including Medical Affairs and other partner functions
Provide staffing support for the MC&I exhibit during scientific conferences
Complete deliverables within their focus area, ensuring timely, high quality of assets

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or equivalent experience in life sciences, pharmacy or related field
Experience in oncology medical communications and familiarity with oncologic principles
Track record developing managed market materials and supporting compendia submissions
Experience supporting US launches and major scientific congresses, including booth staffing
Proficiency with medical content management systems and collaborative platforms (e.g., Veeva Vault, MLR workflows)
Working knowledge of US medical regulatory and compliance frameworks
Practical experience using generative AI and analytics to improve content discoverability and performance
Strong stakeholder management across Global and US Medical Affairs

Responsibilities

Demonstrate deep understanding of assigned therapy areas and our asset portfolio, connecting content to the scientific context and medical strategic vision.
Translate sophisticated science into clear, engaging messages tailored to slides, Q&As, infographics, interactive content and other formats that are discoverable and impactful.
Employ digital skills and leverage AI responsibly to improve content speed, quality and consistency across channels.
Collaborate with MC&I leaders and content development specialists to deliver against the therapeutic area content strategy and maintain robust content plans.
Align all deliverables with cancer-related principles, the scientific narrative, and MC&I priorities to ensure accuracy, coherence and relevance.
Build and review submissions to external Drug Information resources and Evidence-Based Practice centers; support and author compendia submissions in partnership with the Medical Affairs team.
Assist with US launch activities and congress needs from planning to delivery. Provide staffing for the MC&I booth at scientific meetings to gain insights and ensure consistent messaging.
Collaborate with Medical Affairs, GMA/USMA and partner functions; disseminate content plans and updates across global and local markets to drive alignment.
Complete deliverables in your area to a high standard and on schedule. Proactively identify risks and raise issues with Content Strategists when needed.
Use insights from the field, congresses, and data evaluation to continuously refine and improve content relevance and performance.
Help orient new team members and support team integration, encouraging shared ways of working and operational perfection.