About AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big, and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you're our kind of person.

About the Oncology Business Unit

A dedicated Oncology unit, this is the place to build a world-class career. Here we are always looking to learn more, welcoming the varied opportunities to expand our horizons or develop niche expertise. Embrace the unparalleled access to industry-leading research, technology, and pipeline product launches with a footprint in every region. Coupled with our agility and sharp focus on talent development, there is an exciting opportunity to accelerate a rewarding and meaningful career.

About Gaithersburg

Our Gaithersburg, Maryland facility crafts life-changing medicines for people around the world. This campus employs more than 3,500 specialists in our field and is only a short drive from Washington, DC. This modern and vibrant scientific campus is the home of R&D and Oncology in the US. Here, we play host to some of the most groundbreaking technology and lab spaces, all designed to encourage collaboration and cross-functional science. We believe employees benefit from being challenged and inspired at work. We are dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusion and collaboration.

The Gaithersburg site offers various amenities to help boost efficiency and help keep our employees happy and healthy. This includes a fitness center, employee healthcare clinic, electric vehicle charging stations, dry cleaning, full-service cafeteria, and copy center. This is where you'll find newly designed, activity-based workspaces to suit a variety of working styles while strengthening collaboration between teams.

Major Accountabilities

The Medical Lead is responsible for leading Medical Affairs activities in Lung Oncology Franchise and provides medical leadership to the Core Medical Team (CMT).
Accountable for the medical accuracy and fair balance of medical information in promotional material and learning materials for both internal and external use
Interact with leaders of groups identified as strategic partners, including advocacy, payer, and provider groups.
Interact with leaders in the therapy area (external authorities, Academic Institutions, and Professional Societies).
Provide medical input into the 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 the Clinical Value Team (CVT)

Essential Requirements:

A Doctorate in Medicine (M.D, D.O), PhD or PharmD degrees or equivalent will be considered plus relevant experience.
5+ years' experience in Medical Affairs
1-3 years in Headquarters based Medical Affairs role
A minimum of 3+ years of related work experience in industry, clinical, or research institution, preferably in oncology, rare disease, or related experiences
Experience in supporting brands or disease area levels in-country, regional, or global organizations is preferred
Proven ability to interact efficiently with both commercial and scientific/medical colleagues
Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
Ability to travel nationally and internationally
Highly developed written, verbal, and presentation skills
Travel could be up to ~30% of time.

Preferred Requirements:

Proven understanding of FDA requirements
Experience in a strategy-setting role within Medical Affairs
Experience in navigating sophisticated business challenges
Experience in developing and maintaining a network that includes external authority
Experience in other relevant disease areas of interest through clinical experience, biopharmaceutical experience, or education may be considered
Knowledge of relevant Professional Societies and Scientific Medical Experts.
Experience with pharmaceutical drug development and Medical/Scientific Affairs

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $185,413 to $278,119. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Date Posted

22-Oct-2024

Closing 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.