Medical Director, Breast Cancer

AstraZeneca•Gaithersburg, MD

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

AstraZeneca is seeking a US Medical Director within their Breast Cancer Franchise in the greater DC Metro area. This role is a strategic member of the Core Medical Team, accountable for designing and executing the integrated Medical Plan and aligning US Medical Affairs scientific activities with overarching brand objectives. The role requires strategic leadership and collaboration with internal stakeholders, including the brand team, cross-functional leads, field medical, and global teams, and also leads external scientific expert engagement planning and execution. The Gaithersburg, MD campus offers a collaborative environment with amenities such as a fitness center, employee healthcare clinic, electric vehicle charging stations, dry cleaning, a full-service cafeteria, copy center, game rooms, and community garden.

Requirements

Advanced degree in Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Medicine, Biological Sciences, or equivalent experience.
At least three years of industry experience, preferably in Medical Affairs.
Ability to initiate, lead, and deliver initiatives and projects.
Knowledge of medical strategy, clinical development, and field medical activities.
Experience engaging with external authorities.
Demonstrated leadership in a matrix organization and ability to work effectively across functions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
High emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and interpersonal skills.
Results-driven with a strong customer-service orientation.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and maintaining relationships with external experts.
Working knowledge of FDA requirements.
Knowledge and/or expertise in breast cancer.

Responsibilities

Lead execution of activities aligned with the medical strategy for specific breast cancer indication(s).
Align congress strategy and the external Medical Affairs Engagement Plan in collaboration with field leadership.
Deliver medical and scientific insights to the business to inform strategic plans.
Collaborate with the Medical Lead to develop and execute Medical Affairs Advisory Board plans.
Ensure appropriate use of medical resources and review and approve commercial and medical tools.
Implement the Medical Affairs strategy through cross-functional project teams.