US Medical Affairs Lead, Follicular Lymphoma

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

9d • $193,282 - $289,922

About The Position

The US Medical Affairs Lead for Follicular Lymphoma will help shape and deliver the 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 applies scientific, clinical, customer, and multichannel insights to inform evidence generation, product development, and launch readiness. The Medical Lead collaborates across Medical, Clinical Development, Patient Safety, Commercial, Market Access, and Field Medical teams to advance science-driven strategies that benefit patients and the lymphoma community.

The position manages investigator-initiated studies that complement AstraZeneca’s clinical development plan; leads real-world evidence strategy from concept through execution and communication; and develops 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.

The role requires national and international travel, as appropriate, up to approximately 30% of the time. The annual base pay range is $193,281.60 to $289,922.40. The position also offers a short-term incentive bonus opportunity and, for salaried roles, eligibility to participate in an equity-based long-term incentive program. Benefits include a qualified retirement program (401(k)), paid vacation and holidays, paid leaves, and medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage, subject to applicable plan terms.

Requirements

• A doctorate in medicine (M.D. or D.O.), Ph.D., or Pharm.D. degree, plus proven experience.
• At least 5 years of related work experience in industry, a clinical institution, or a research institution, preferably in onco-hematology, solid tumors, or related areas, with ownership of strategy.
• 1–3 years in a headquarters 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 and 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, engage and influence senior stakeholders, and collaborate 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., Ph.D., or Pharm.D.
• Additional training such as an M.P.H., M.B.A., or other 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 the clinical management of lymphoma diseases.
• Experience in evidence-generation planning and clinical trial design.
• Experience in a strategy-setting Medical Affairs 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 a priority hematology-oncology indication.
• Lead the Core Medical Team and develop and execute the integrated medical plan.
• Use scientific, clinical, customer, and multichannel insights to inform evidence generation, product development, and launch readiness.
• Collaborate with Medical, Clinical Development, Patient Safety, Commercial, Market Access, and Field Medical teams.
• Manage investigator-initiated studies that complement AstraZeneca’s 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.
• Contribute to safety discussions.
• Support scientific exchange with field medical and key account teams.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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