US Oncology Associate Medical Director, Lung

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

5d • $150,202 - $225,303 • Hybrid

About The Position

Based in Gaithersburg, the US Oncology Associate Medical Director, Lung helps shape and deliver US medical strategy for lung cancer. The role translates data into practice-changing insights to help physicians and healthcare systems improve outcomes and supports scientific excellence, regulatory rigor, and high-quality engagement across the treatment landscape.

The position works with internal teams and external experts, contributing to evidence generation, field enablement, policy and compliance, scientific exchange, and operational innovation. It also supports congress activities and coordinates development of the US scientific narrative for internal and external audiences. The role partners with Market Access, Compliance, and Commercial colleagues so that medical insights and evidence inform access strategies, communications, and execution.

The position is based in Gaithersburg and follows a hybrid in-person arrangement, with an average minimum of three days per week in the office. The annual base pay range is $150,202–$225,303 USD, with a short-term incentive bonus opportunity and eligibility to participate in an equity-based long-term incentive program.

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 relationships with healthcare professionals and external experts, and deliver balanced scientific exchange that informs clinical practice.
• Champion approaches, tools, and best practices that improve the speed, quality, and impact of US Medical Affairs.
• Provide congress support and coordinate development of the US scientific narrative, preparing clear and 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 so medical insights and evidence inform access strategies, communications, and execution.

Benefits

• Qualified retirement program, including a 401(k) plan.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Paid leaves.
• Health benefits, including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short-term incentive bonus opportunity.
• Eligibility to participate in an equity-based long-term incentive program.

What This Job Offers

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