Medical Director - Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Medical Director, you will play a crucial role within the US Oncology Medical Affairs organization, reporting directly to the Medical Head or Medical Group Medical Lead. Your responsibility will be the execution of medical plans for specific or multiple indications within a specified disease area. You will support Medical Affairs activities in Hematology Oncology Franchise coordinating the development and the implementation of the integrated medical plans (iMAP), leading key projects, and supervising budget spend. You will influence the Field Engagement plan by synthesizing field insights into actionable tactics and modifying plans as vital. You will also complete all Medical Affairs Leadership Team (MALT) directives, support quarterly iMAP reviews at the Core Medical Team (CMT) in collaboration with the Medical Lead, and provide cross-functional coverage by supporting the Medical Lead on the CMT and leading WGs as appropriate.

Requirements

• Master's degree in science-related field, such as Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Medicine, or equivalent
• 3+ years of Medical Affairs experience, with strong knowledge of medical strategy, clinical development, and understanding of field medical science liaison functions
• Expert technical depth in disease area – Hematology/Oncology
• Experience in relationship and partner management (3P’S-Payer, Provider and Patients)
• Project and relationship management experience with track record of strategic influencing skills
• Experience with clinical trial methodology and evidence generation (especially RWE)
• Business Insight, financial and project management skills
• Demonstrated ability work effectively in a cross-functional team environment and to manage a diverse group of responsibilities
• Highly developed written / verbal communication and presentation skills

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate degree, PharmD (MD or equivalent) with Oncology specialization or PhD in Sciences preferred
• Hemato-oncology HQ Medical Affairs experience within the pharmaceutical industry with experience with the clinical management of leukemia disease areas such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
• Working knowledge of FDA requirements
• Excellent computer skills (Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.)
• Budget management experience
• Experience delivering country or global medical affairs plans

Responsibilities

• Support Medical Affairs activities in Hematology Oncology Franchise coordinating the development and the implementation of the integrated medical plans (iMAP), leading key projects, and supervising budget spend.
• Influence the Field Engagement plan by synthesizing field insights into actionable tactics and modifying plans as vital.
• Complete all Medical Affairs Leadership Team (MALT) directives.
• Support quarterly iMAP reviews at the Core Medical Team (CMT) in collaboration with the Medical Lead.
• Provide cross-functional coverage by supporting the Medical Lead on the CMT and leading WGs as appropriate.

Benefits

• Eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles.
• Qualified retirement programs
• Paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves)
• Health, dental, and vision coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior