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 experts, 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 HQ 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 productively with both commercial and scientific/medical colleagues
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally
• Highly developed written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Travel will be up to ~30% of time.
Preferred Requirements:
• Solid 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 expert
• Experience…