Medical Lead, Breast Cancer

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Lead leads Medical Affairs activities in the Lung Oncology Franchise and provides medical leadership to the Core Medical Team. The role is accountable for the medical accuracy and fair balance of medical information in promotional and learning materials for internal and external use. It engages with strategic partners, including advocacy, payer, and provider groups, as well as therapy-area leaders, external experts, academic institutions, and professional societies.

The position provides medical input on product safety in collaboration with Patient Safety physicians; works with Medical Science Liaisons and National Clinical Account Managers to support key accounts; and leads medical input into the design and execution of HEOR studies and outcomes surveys in collaboration with the Clinical Value Team. The position is based at AstraZeneca’s Gaithersburg, Maryland site and requires national and international travel, up to approximately 30% of the time.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Medicine (M.D. or D.O.), PhD, PharmD, or equivalent, plus relevant experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in Medical Affairs.
• 1–3 years in a headquarters Medical Affairs role.
• At least 3 years of related work experience in industry, a clinical institution, or a research institution; oncology, rare disease, or related experience is preferred.
• Ability to interact productively with commercial and scientific/medical colleagues.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally.
• Highly developed written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting brands or disease areas in country, regional, or global organizations.
• Solid understanding of FDA requirements.
• Experience in a strategy-setting role within Medical Affairs.
• Experience navigating sophisticated business challenges.
• Experience developing and maintaining a network that includes external experts.
• Experience in other relevant disease areas through clinical experience, biopharmaceutical experience, or education.
• Knowledge of relevant professional societies and scientific medical experts.
• Experience with pharmaceutical drug development and Medical/Scientific Affairs.

Responsibilities

• Lead Medical Affairs activities in the Lung Oncology Franchise and provide medical leadership to the Core Medical Team.
• Ensure medical accuracy and fair balance in promotional and learning materials for internal and external use.
• Interact with leaders of strategic partner groups, including advocacy, payer, and provider groups.
• Engage with therapy-area leaders, including external experts, academic institutions, and professional societies.
• Provide medical input into the product safety profile in collaboration with Patient Safety physicians.
• Collaborate with Medical Science Liaisons and work closely with National Clinical Account Managers to support key accounts.
• Provide medical leadership on the design and execution of HEOR studies and outcomes surveys in collaboration with the Clinical Value Team.
• Travel nationally and internationally, up to approximately 30% of the time.

Benefits

• Short-term incentive bonus opportunity.
• Eligibility to participate in an equity-based long-term incentive program for salaried roles.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Paid leaves.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage, subject to applicable plan terms and conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree