US Oncology Associate Medical Director, Lung

AstraZeneca•Gaithersburg, MD

3d•$150,202 - $225,303•Hybrid

About The Position

The US Oncology Associate Medical Director, Lung will help shape and deliver AstraZeneca’s US medical strategy for lung cancer, translating scientific evidence into insights that support improved clinical practice and patient outcomes. The role is based in Gaithersburg and involves close collaboration with internal teams and external experts to ensure scientific excellence, regulatory rigor, and high-quality engagement across the treatment landscape. The position supports evidence generation, medical strategy, training, policy and governance, scientific exchange, congress activity, and operational improvement. It also partners with Market Access, Compliance, and Commercial colleagues so medical insights and evidence inform access strategies, communications, and execution. The role is hybrid, with an average minimum of three days per week in the office. The annual base salary range is $150,202–$225,303. The position also offers eligibility for a short-term incentive bonus and participation in an equity-based long-term incentive program. Benefits include a qualified 401(k) retirement plan, paid vacation and holidays, paid leaves, and medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Thorough knowledge of or experience within the pharmaceutical industry and Medical Affairs function.

Nice To Haves

Advanced scientific degree.
Understanding of multiple aspects of Medical Affairs.
Project management experience.

Responsibilities

Support the medical lead and medical director in leading US medical strategy for lung cancer, aligning priorities with clinical needs, brand objectives, and evidence plans.
Collaborate on focused research initiatives and real-world evidence activities, and synthesize clinical data and field insights into recommendations for strategy and decision-making.
Design and deliver training to strengthen scientific fluency and field effectiveness across Medical, Sales, and Marketing teams.
Contribute to policies, procedures, and operating standards, and ensure medical activities meet internal guidelines and external regulatory requirements.
Build trusted relationships with healthcare professionals and external experts, and deliver balanced scientific exchange that informs clinical practice.
Champion new approaches, tools, and best practices to improve the speed, quality, and impact of US Medical Affairs.
Provide congress support and coordinate development of the US scientific narrative and clear, concise content for internal and external use.
Collaborate on targeted research projects and produce data-driven reports to inform leadership and stakeholder discussions.
Partner with Market Access, Compliance, and Commercial colleagues to ensure medical insights and evidence inform access strategies, communications, and execution.