US Franchise Head, Breast Cancer

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life-changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big, and working together to make the impossible a reality. We’re passionate about the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We commit to those areas where we believe we can really change the course of medicine and bring big new insights to life. As a Medical Affairs Franchise Head, you’ll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients’ lives. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. Regardless of role or level, we’re all connected by our purpose and drive to impact patients’ lives. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.

Requirements

• Sophisticated Scientific Degree (MBBS, PharmD, PhD, or MD) or equivalent education
• Specialty training
• 7+ years of relevant clinical experience in the Therapeutic Area
• Pharmaceutical experience of 5-10+ years that includes leadership positions in Medical Affairs and/or R&D
• Experience and proven track record to lead cross-functional teams including field teams
• Strong opinion leader engagement experience

Nice To Haves

• Phase 3b/4 and post-approval dedication research including overseeing patient registries and REMS programs
• Translational medicine, population-based real-world research
• Bridging with coordinated care management & Quality improvement pathways
• Understanding of Health Outcomes Research including Patient-reported outcomes

Responsibilities

• Deliver a coordinated and timely medical evidence plan that supports the oncology cycle management plan within the TA, addressing the needs of payors, prescribers, and patients. This evidence plan should include all relevant generation activities including observational, interventional, and managed care-related research.
• Lead and handle the medical team, crafting an environment that champions innovation and high performance.
• Oversee Medical Affairs direct reports: medical affairs field and headquarters teams who are developing Medical Strategies and delivering Medical Plans for the compounds supported within cancer as well as supporting external interaction activities such as promotional review, speaker program support; and field teams including medical science liaisons and field physicians.
• Empower, encourage, and own the team by crafting an environment of shared goals, clear responsibilities, talent development/retention, and continuous improvement.
• Encourage interdependent collaboration within AZ and beyond as necessary to promote co-ownership of strategic objectives in cancer that may be of importance to marketing/sales and/or global constituencies.
• Identify best practices and capture innovative ideas in Medical Affairs (both internally and externally) and share them with the enterprise while encouraging an accountable, entrepreneurial team.
• Accountable for Medical insight generation to input to TA, Product, and Brand teams.
• Oversee opinion leader engagement to discuss therapy area and product strategy medical topics and generate insights into unmet patient needs across the patient pathway. Includes engagement with the leadership of medical associations to generate cancer insights reflecting oncology and appropriately provide our views to these societies.
• Engage strategically in the future of medicine and its provision within the TA with partners such as the real-world evidence team, managed markets team, and government affairs and advocacy teams.
• Participate as needed in Business Development activities within the TA.

Benefits

• short-term incentive bonus opportunity
• equity-based long-term incentive program
• retirement contribution
• commission payment eligibility
• qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
• paid vacation and holidays
• paid leaves
• health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior