US Oncology Medical Lead, Lung

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

5d • $193,281 - $289,922 • Hybrid

About The Position

The US Oncology Medical Lead for Lung will lead the US medical strategy for the lung cancer portfolio, connecting scientific evidence with real-world practice to improve patient outcomes. Based in Gaithersburg, the role sets direction, guides evidence generation, and leads cross-functional execution from early development through launch and beyond. The position builds partnerships with clinical experts, advocacy groups, and internal teams to influence lung cancer care across the United States.

The role oversees evidence strategy, launch readiness, lifecycle activities, clinical trial support, external engagement, scientific communications, governance, patient-centric insights, team development, and resource stewardship. It works across functions including Market Access, HEOR, Compliance, Sales, and Marketing, and represents Medical Affairs at congresses, advisory boards, and other external forums.

The position follows a flexible hybrid working arrangement, with an average minimum of three days per week in the office. The annual base pay range is $193,281–$289,922, with a short-term incentive bonus opportunity and eligibility to participate in an equity-based long-term incentive program.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a scientific discipline; a bachelor’s degree with extensive Medical Affairs experience will also be considered.
• Significant experience in Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrated project and relationship management skills, including stakeholder engagement with payers, providers, and patients.
• Experience with evidence generation and clinical trial methodology.
• Strong foundation in business acumen and financial management.
• Expertise working in matrix team environments.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced scientific or medical degree, such as a PhD, PharmD, or MD.
• Understanding of the latest developments in technical, regulatory, policy, and real-world evidence generation.

Responsibilities

• Own the US medical strategy for the lung cancer portfolio, aligning plans with corporate objectives and unmet patient needs.
• Identify evidence gaps and design and deliver interventional, non-interventional, and real-world evidence initiatives.
• Translate evidence and insights into plans informing clinical practice, access, and lifecycle decisions.
• Lead medical launch readiness for new indications and combinations and optimize post-launch activities.
• Integrate medical perspectives across Market Access, HEOR, Compliance, Sales, and Marketing, influencing operational plans with scientific rationale and data-driven recommendations.
• Guide clinical trial site and investigator engagement, feasibility inputs, and enrollment acceleration; support data interpretation and timely, high-quality study delivery.
• Build partnerships with scientific experts, professional societies, and patient advocacy organizations, and represent Medical Affairs at congresses, advisory boards, and external forums.
• Direct publication strategies, medical messaging, and congress plans; provide education and training for field medical and commercial capabilities.
• Review and approve protocols, study proposals, and publications while ensuring adherence to governance, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Capture and integrate patient and caregiver perspectives into strategies, materials, and clinical development plans.
• Develop, mentor, and empower team members and cultivate an inclusive, high-performance culture.
• Manage budgets, vendors, and metrics, prioritizing activities that demonstrate medical value and efficient resource use.

Benefits

• Short-term incentive bonus opportunity.
• Eligibility to participate in an equity-based long-term incentive program.
• 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