Oncology Scientific Partnership Medical Director

AstraZeneca

3d•$212,674 - $319,010•Remote

About The Position

AstraZeneca is seeking an Oncology Scientific Partnership Medical Director (SPMD) for the US, Mid Atlantic region (E. PA, W. VA, DC, DE, KY, NC). This field-based role is part of the Center for Oncology Medical Partnerships within the US Medical Affairs team. The SPMD will develop and execute site-specific plans for key sites, networks, and pathways, focusing on scientific, clinical, and evidence generation. Reporting to the National Field Medical Director, the successful candidate will live within their assigned geographic region and leverage expertise in oncology and account management to define and implement a comprehensive medical strategy for priority US systems and networks. This role involves close collaboration with various internal teams, including Precision Medicine, Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs), Health Economics Outcomes Research (HEOR), Real World Evidence (RWE), Research & Development, External Alliances, National Oncology Account Director (NOAD) Team, and Clinical Trial Site Management and Monitoring (SM&M). The SPMD will act as a medical partner to the NOAD and Account Director teams, serving as the primary medical contact for leadership within assigned US-based health systems and championing innovative opportunities through interactions with Cancer Center Leaders and other USMA staff.

Requirements

Phd/PharmD required in a relevant scientific field; Science, Medicine, Pharmacy or equivalent; MBA also preferred
3+ years’ experience of oncology specific experience within the pharmaceutical industry
Existing relationships with oncology accounts, oncology IDNs, oncology pathways and oncology networks.
Thorough knowledge of the US clinical oncology clinical landscape and formulary decision making process
Strong interpersonal and project management skills
Strategic influencing and matrix leadership skills to engage internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment across medical and commercial non-sales functions
Existing peer-level KEE relationships and US-based health system knowledge
Working knowledge of US healthcare landscape, including US regulatory and compliance requirements

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership experience in a strategy-setting role in the pharmaceutical industry
5+ years of oncology specific experience within the pharmaceutical industry

Responsibilities

In conjunction with USMA franchise leadership, develop, support and drive US Oncology Medical Affairs strategy at assigned US-based health systems with a focus on innovation/enterprise-wide activities
Medical partner to NOAD and other Account Directors for priority US-based health systems, O-GPOs, oncology networks, oncology pathways and primary medical contact for leadership within assigned US-based health systems
Develop and maintain a clear medical account strategy plan including an enterprise-wide view that reflects the USMA, R&D, and oncology franchise objectives at assigned health systems
Lead through influence when collaborating with other internal stakeholders at AstraZeneca; including but not limited to SM&M, HEOR, RWE, MSLs, R&D, External Alliances, and Precision Medicine
Develop strong medical relationships across AstraZeneca functions and key scientific decision makers.
Act as the single point of contact for medical communications to leadership in assigned US-based health systems.
Responsible for coordinating AstraZeneca medical/scientific resources to support the needs of decision makers within assigned US-based health systems.
Develop and drive scientific information exchanges as needed in identified US-based health systems; Knowledge of all tumor types and encompassing entire AZ Oncology Portfolio
Utilizes knowledge of AstraZeneca matrix, institution and healthcare industry to strategically drive innovative solutions to patient care gaps in assigned region
Attend and participate in key conferences as needed