Director, Medical, US Cell Therapy
About The Position
AstraZeneca is seeking a Medical Director, Cell Therapy, to join the US Medical Affairs Cell Therapy Team in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The role is responsible for developing and executing US Medical Plans in support of the US Cell Therapy Organization, and ensuring the planning, alignment, and execution of Medical Affairs activities that support medical objectives. The Medical Director will drive the Multiple Myeloma (Cell Therapy) Medical Affairs component of the US Medical Plan, including defining Medical Affairs segmentation, focus, and deployment. The role develops and delivers scientific messaging and education, supports scientific and educational programs aligned with the Medical Plan, and delivers medical and scientific insights to Oncology Brand Teams. It also identifies and engages key clinical investigators for clinical trials and research partnerships. The position serves as a key interface between US external scientific experts and other clinical decision makers and the Brand Team, working across Medical Affairs functions. The Medical Director is also a member of the Brand Leadership Team. The role is based in Gaithersburg, MD, with a hybrid schedule requiring three days per week onsite and travel of up to 30%.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in a life science-related field, such as MD, PharmD, or PhD.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience.
- Experience managing programs or clinical programs in a team environment.
- Strong knowledge of medical strategy and clinical development, and understanding of field medical science liaison functions.
- Experience and working knowledge of Hematology/Oncology.
- Ability to manage a diverse group of responsibilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Leadership abilities and strategic influencing skills.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Well-developed initiative ability.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Strong organization and time management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.
Nice To Haves
- Doctorate in Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Medicine, or equivalent.
- Experience in pharmaceutical drug development and medical/scientific affairs.
- Direct experience in clinical trial management.
- Hematology experience, particularly in multiple myeloma and/or cellular therapies.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a strategy-setting role within Medical Affairs.
- Working knowledge of FDA requirements.
- Excellent computer skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of information/technology systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute US Medical Plans in support of the US Cell Therapy Organization.
- Ensure planning, alignment, and execution of US Medical Affairs activities supporting medical objectives.
- Drive development and execution of the Multiple Myeloma (Cell Therapy) Medical Affairs component of the US Medical Plan.
- Define Medical Affairs segmentation, focus, and deployment.
- Develop and deliver scientific messaging and education.
- Support scientific and educational programs aligned with the Medical Plan.
- Deliver medical and scientific insights to Oncology Brand Teams.
- Identify and engage key clinical investigators for clinical trials and research partnerships.
- Represent the interface between US external scientific experts and clinical decision makers and the Brand Team through interactions with Medical Affairs functions.
- Participate as a member of the Brand Leadership Team.
Benefits
- Short-term incentive bonus opportunity.
- Eligibility to participate in an equity-based long-term incentive program.
- Qualified retirement program (401(k) plan).
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Paid leaves.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
