Medical Lead - Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
About The Position
The Medical Lead, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) helps shape and deliver AstraZeneca’s US Medical Affairs strategy for a priority hematology oncology indication. The role leads the Core Medical Team, develops and executes the integrated medical plan, and uses scientific, clinical, customer, and multi-channel insights to inform evidence generation, product development, and launch readiness. It collaborates across Medical, Clinical Development, Patient Safety, Commercial, Market Access, and Field Medical teams to advance science-driven strategies with impact for patients and the CLL community. The position manages investigator-initiated studies that complement AstraZeneca’s clinical development plan; leads the indication- or asset-level real-world evidence strategy from concept through execution and communication; and creates the US publication plan for generated evidence. It also provides medical review and input for key materials, engages strategic external partners, contributes to safety discussions, and supports scientific exchange with field medical and key account teams. This is a hybrid role based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with an onsite requirement. National and international travel may be required, as appropriate, up to approximately 30% of the time.
Requirements
- Doctorate in Medicine (M.D. or D.O.), PhD, or PharmD degree, plus proven experience.
- At least 5 years of related work experience in industry, a clinical institution, or a research institution; experience in onco-hematology, solid tumors, or related areas is preferred.
- 1–3 years of experience in an HQ Medical Affairs role.
- Expert technical depth in hematology/oncology.
- Thorough understanding of drug development and pharmaceutical market support, and in-depth knowledge of hematology/oncology clinical evidence and real-world patient management.
- Strong leadership with a proven track record of change and impact.
- Strong business acumen and financial management experience.
- Ability to work productively with commercial and scientific/medical colleagues, including Clinical Development teams, and to engage and influence senior stakeholders in cross-functional teams.
- Ability to travel nationally and internationally, as appropriate, up to approximately 30% of the time.
- Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Nice To Haves
- Active license as an M.D., D.O., PhD, or PharmD.
- Additional training such as an M.P.H., M.B.A., or another advanced degree.
- Product launch experience and knowledge of FDA requirements.
- Experience working in the US market.
- Experience supporting brands or disease areas in in-country, regional, or global organizations.
- Experience with clinical management of chronic and/or acute leukemia.
- Experience in evidence-generation planning and clinical trial design.
- Experience in a Medical Affairs strategy-setting role and navigating sophisticated business challenges.
- Experience developing and maintaining a network that includes third-party experts.
- Background in practicing medicine or clinical research, and familiarity with biostatistics, epidemiology, and health outcomes.
- Knowledge of relevant professional societies and scientific medical experts.
- People leadership experience, including demonstrated coaching and mentoring.
Responsibilities
- Shape and deliver the US Medical Affairs strategy for chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
- Lead the Core Medical Team and develop and execute the integrated medical plan.
- Use scientific, clinical, customer, and multi-channel insights to inform evidence generation, product development, and launch readiness.
- Collaborate across Medical, Clinical Development, Patient Safety, Commercial, Market Access, and Field Medical teams.
- Manage investigator-initiated studies that complement the AstraZeneca clinical development plan.
- Lead the real-world evidence strategy for the assigned indication or asset, from concept through execution and communication.
- Create the US publication plan for generated evidence.
- Provide medical review and input for key materials.
- Engage strategic external partners and contribute to safety discussions.
- Support scientific exchange with field medical and key account teams.
Benefits
- Eligibility for short-term incentive bonuses.
- Equity-based awards for salaried roles.
- Qualified retirement programs.
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and leaves.
- Health coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
