Medical Director, Breast Cancer
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, responsible for designing and executing the integrated Medical Plan and aligning US Medical Affairs scientific activities with overarching brand objectives. The position 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.
Benefits
- Qualified retirement programs
- Paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves)
- Health coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Eligibility for various incentives
- Opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses
- Equity-based awards for salaried roles
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
