Senior Global Medical Affairs Leader - Diagnostics, Breast

AstraZeneca•Gaithersburg, MD

About The Position

Senior Global Medical Affairs Leader - Diagnostics, Breast Location: Gaithersburg, US GCL: G Do you have expertise in, and interest in for leading Medical Affairs teams in Oncology? Apply your experience to changing the way cancer is treated in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines. Help to advance our pipeline by applying expertise and accelerating our pathway to finding a cure. A dedicated Oncology unit, this is the place to build a world-class career. AstraZeneca’s vision in Oncology is to help patients by redefining the cancer-treatment paradigm with the bold ambition to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. We are proud to work on ground breaking science with one of the broadest and deepest Oncology pipelines in the business. We are seeking a Senior Global Medical Affairs Leader, Diagnostics, Breast (GMAL) to join us in our greater DC Metro area in Gaithersburg MD! Reporting directly to the Global Medical Diagnostics Group Lead, this position will play a key role, working to define and deliver medical strategies across a tumor area and will work collaboratively with Global Medical, Commercial Diagnostics, & Precision Medicine colleagues as well as local markets on cross Tumor asset strategies. Partnering directly with the tumour area Vice President and their leadership teams you will bring in depth medical and diagnostic expertise to ensure shape single and multi-indications strategies & plans to deliver world class leading medical and diagnostic insights to bring to our patients world class medicines

Requirements

6+ years in pharmaceutical or life sciences sector with Medical Affairs responsibility across strategy and execution
Advanced scientific degree preferred (MD, PhD, PharmD) or equivalent medical/scientific qualifications with significant industry and/or therapeutic area experience.
Proven diagnostics expertise, including broad assay knowledge and deployment, including ctDNA/LBx clinical utility
Strong understanding of drug commercialization, including diagnostic test selection, outcomes research and payer/access.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and provide strategic direction in a complex matrix environment.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management with strong situational influencing skills.
Skilled at strategic influence and tactful persuasion to achieve outcomes while maintaining positive relationships.
Experience developing strategy and translating it into clear, actionable plans.
Ability to generate, analyze, and interpret clinical trial and published data.
Track record of building and executing Medical Plans, including evidence generation, scientific communications, and external expert engagement.
Ability to manage multiple products/projects simultaneously, delivering on time, on target, and within budget.
Demonstrated global project management experience across regions.
Strong analytical and communication skills; able to translate data into compelling scientific narratives for diverse audiences.

Nice To Haves

Oncology experience is preferred
Diverse market knowledge and network
Expertise in product launches

Responsibilities

Lead global medial diagnostic strategy: Ensure timely, high-quality input into global medical and lifecycle plans to deliver in-market companion diagnostics and testing solutions demands that enable optimal treatment selection and patient access to the right therapies.
Build strategic partnerships: Develop long-term, trust-based relationships with key external oncology stakeholders—advocacy groups, scientific organizations, thought leaders, and HTA/payer bodies—to shape best-in-class diagnostic capabilities aligned to our portfolio’s medical needs.
Drive diagnostics Medical Affairs: Provide leadership across all diagnostics-related Medical Affairs activities in collaboration with Tumor/Asset medical leaders, including scientific advisory boards, publications planning, evidence generation, diagnostic plan integration, and externally sponsored research and collaborations.
Elevate evidence and confidence: Lead diagnostic confidence-generation initiatives—symposia, summits, and internal/external education—to accelerate understanding and adoption of testing strategies.
Integrate across assets: Embed diagnostic strategies within Tumor/Asset medical plans and contribute diagnostics insights that inform the development and execution of broader Tumor/Asset strategies.
Shape AZ medical leadership: Contribute to enterprise-level strategic planning to strengthen AstraZeneca’s leadership in medical diagnostics.
Champion compliance: Ensure all medical and business activities meet AstraZeneca standards, SOPs, and external regulations.

Benefits

qualified retirement program [401(k) plan
paid vacation and holidays
paid leave
health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans
short-term incentive bonus opportunity
eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program

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