Do you have expertise in and passion for Medical Affairs in Oncology? 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! Help to advance our pipeline by applying expertise and accelerating our pathway to finding a cure. At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life-changing medicines.
Working here means being ambitious, thinking big, and working together to make the impossible a reality. We're passionate about science's potential to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We commit to areas where we think we can really change the course of medicine and bring new insights to life!
This position is located at our Gaithersburg, MD headquarters.
What you'll do:
* Lead the development and execution of the publication strategy and tactical plan for oncology global clinical studies in humans from Phase Ib-IV, and non-clinical trial sources including health economics and outcomes research, epidemiology, real-world evidence (RWE), payer, and non-interventional studies.
* Head the development of scientific, clinical and RWE planning data into timely publications for prescribers, payers, and patients through disease state and medicine insights
* Day-to-day management of assigned publication plans, delivery of outputs, financial tracking and meeting activities, working closely with all members of the delivery team and external alliances
* Lead external agency partners to ensure the accuracy of publication plan and publication results with respect to time, quality and cost, and ensuring accurate compliance documentation
Required for the role:
* Relevant university degree (BS/BA) and* 3+ years publications pharmaceutical experience or will consider 5+ years in medical communications agency; or advanced degree in a scientific or medical field (eg PharmD, PhD, MD)
* Adept at collaborating across multiple functions and hierarchies to develop and execute long-term strategic publication plans on time and on budget
* Be independent, organized, and able to act as a leader in a fast-paced environment
* Communicate with collaborators regarding the planning and development of publication deliverables
* Ensure strict adherence to company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards in all publications
* Strong project management skills and ability to collaborate with agency partners
Nice to have:
* Therapeutic knowledge in oncology
* Knowledge of publication management systems
* Certification as a Medical Publication Professional (CMPP) desired
Why AstraZeneca?
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world."
At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we're opening new ways to work, pioneering groundbreaking methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.
Date Posted
07-Oct-2024Closing Date
29-Nov-2024Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.