US Oncology Medical Affairs - Medical Lead - Breast Cancer
AstraZeneca

Gaithersburg, Maryland

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Do you have expertise in, and interest in for leading Medical Affairs teams in Oncology? Apply your experience to changing the way cancer is treated in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines. Help to advance our pipeline by applying expertise and accelerating our pathway to finding a cure.

A dedicated Oncology unit, this is the place to build a world-class career. AstraZeneca's vision in Oncology is to help patients by redefining the cancer-treatment paradigm with the bold ambition to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. We are proud to work on groundbreaking science with one of the broadest and deepest Oncology pipelines in the business.

The Medical Lead - Breast Cancer in US Medical Affairs is a MD/PhD/PharmD who has a history of clinical or pharmaceutical industry experience in the Oncology/rare disease therapeutic area. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in Oncology/rare diseases and would thrive on proactively engaging internal and external leaders and will serve as a medical expert for their compound(s) and disease area. They will also have strong commercial proficiency and/or experience in product launch, including proven ability to translate and appropriately align commercial and scientific goals and objectives.

You will develop peer relationships with external scientific experts in Oncology/rare disease therapeutic area. The incumbent is responsible for the development, alignment, and execution of the organization's strategy and objectives across Medical Affairs' functional areas while working closely with internal partners.

This Individual is also accountable for leading and managing Medical Affairs resources and budget in collaboration with commercial and global functional teams. This role is ONSITE at our Gaithersburg, MD campus.

What You'll Do:

  • The Medical Lead is responsible to lead Medical Affairs activities in breast cancer for the ADC Franchise and provides medical leadership to the Core Medical Team (CMT).
  • Contribute to the development of integrated medical plans that include tactics to support key strategic imperatives for the disease area/brand.
  • Accountable for the alignment and execution of all activities of the integrated Medical affairs plan, launch plans, and budgets
  • Collaborate with relevant business partners to ensure alignment of medically appropriate brand strategy, planning, and execution
  • Accountable for the medical accuracy and fair balance of medical information in promotional material and learning materials for both internal and external use
  • Collaborate with global to ensure that the Medical Evidence generation strategy is aligned with business and Medical Affairs' objectives.
  • Interact with leaders of groups identified as strategic partners, including advocacy, payer, and provider groups.
  • Interact with leaders in the therapy area (external experts, Academic Institutions, and Prof Societies).
  • Play an integral role in the planning and participation of national and regional medical advisory boards and speaker training
  • Collaborate with global to ensure that the medical Externally Sponsored Scientific Research program is aligned with strategy and carried out appropriately in the US.
  • Provide medical input into safety profile of the product in collaboration with Patient Safety (PS) physicians
  • Collaborate with the Medical Science Liaisons and work closely with National Clinical Account Managers to appropriately support key accounts.
  • Provide medical leadership on the design and execution of HEOR studies, outcomes surveys, etc. in close collaboration with Clinical Value Team (CVT)
  • Work closely with the Global Medical Affairs Leader (GMAL) to ensure alignment of US and Global strategies
Minimum Qualifications:
  • A Doctorate degree in Medicine (MD, D.O), PhD or PharmD degrees or equivalent will be considered with relevant experience.
  • Experience in other relevant disease areas of interest through clinical experience, biopharmaceutical experience or education may be considered
  • 7+ years or more of related work experience in industry, clinical or research institution, preferably in oncology, rare disease, cancer, pediatric or related experiences
  • Experience in supporting brands or disease area levels in-country, regional or global organizations is preferred
  • Strong business sense, including working knowledge of changing U.S. payer and provider landscape.
  • Proven ability to interact productively with both commercial and scientific/ medical colleagues.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to travel nationally and internationally. Travel will be up to ~30% of time.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 10+ years of Pharmaceutical Industry medical affairs experience
  • Experience in medical affairs particularly oncology/rare disease
  • Knowledge of relevant Professional Societies and Scientific Medical Experts.
  • Experience with pharmaceutical drug development and Medical/Scientific Affairs
Are you ready to bring new insights and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it's yours. Apply today.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We follow all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.


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