Director, Medical Affairs - Tumor Agnostic
AstraZeneca
Summary
The Director, Medical Affairs, Tumor Agnostic is a strategic member of the Core Medical Team, accountable for designing and executing the integrated Medical Plan and aligning US Medical Affairs scientific activities with overarching brand objectives. The role requires strategic leadership and collaboration with internal stakeholders, including the brand team, cross-functional leads, field medical, and global teams, and also leads external scientific expert engagement planning and execution.
Job description
What You'll Do
- Lead execution of activities aligned with the medical strategy for specific breast cancer indication(s).
- Align congress strategy and the external Medical Affairs Engagement Plan in collaboration with field leadership.
- Deliver medical and scientific insights to the business to inform strategic plans.
- Collaborate with the Medical Lead to develop and execute Medical Affairs Advisory Board plans.
- Ensure appropriate use of medical resources and review and approve commercial and medical tools.
- Implement the Medical Affairs strategy through cross-functional project teams.
Essential Requirements
- A Doctorate in Medicine (M.D, D.O), PhD or PharmD degrees or equivalent will be considered plus relevant experience.
- Advanced degree in Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Medicine, Biological Sciences, or equivalent experience.
- At least three years of industry experience, preferably in Medical Affairs.
- Ability to initiate, lead, and deliver initiatives and projects.
- Knowledge of medical strategy, clinical development, and field medical activities.
- Experience engaging with external authorities.
- Demonstrated leadership in a matrix organization and ability to work effectively across functions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and interpersonal skills.
- Results-driven with a strong customer-service orientation.
Preferred Requirements
- Experience developing and maintaining relationships with external experts.
- Working knowledge of FDA requirements.
- Knowledge and/or expertise in gynecological malignancies, bladder cancer, or other solid tumors.
- 5+ years' experience in Medical Affairs.
- Travel will be up to ~30% of time.
Requirements
- Doctorate in Medicine (M.D., D.O.), PhD, or PharmD degree or equivalent
- Advanced degree in Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Medicine, Biological Sciences, or equivalent experience
- At least three years of industry experience, preferably in Medical Affairs
- Ability to initiate, lead, and deliver initiatives and projects
- Knowledge of medical strategy, clinical development, and field medical activities
- Experience engaging with external authorities
- Demonstrated leadership in a matrix organization and ability to work effectively across functions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and interpersonal skills
- Results-driven with a strong customer-service orientation
- Experience developing and maintaining relationships with external experts
- Working knowledge of FDA requirements
- Knowledge and/or expertise in gynecological malignancies, bladder cancer, or other solid tumors
- 5+ years' experience in Medical Affairs
- Travel up to ~30% of time
Benefits
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Leaves
- Medical Insurance
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Coverage
- Short-Term Incentive Bonus
- Equity-Based Long-Term Incentive
- Fitness Center
- Employee Healthcare Clinic
- Electric Vehicle Charging
Company overview
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused pharmaceutical company dedicated to accelerating the delivery of life-changing medicines that create enduring value for patients, society, and shareholders. With a workforce of over 94,300 employees worldwide, the company operates across three core therapy areas: Oncology, BioPharmaceuticals (including Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, Respiratory & Immunology), and Rare Disease. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, AstraZeneca maintains strategic R&D centers in Cambridge, Gaithersburg (US), Boston (US), Gothenburg (Sweden), Shanghai, and Beijing. The company generated $54.1 billion in total revenue in 2024 and invested $13.6 billion in scientific research and development. AstraZeneca's bold aspiration is to be pioneers in science, lead in disease areas, and transform patient outcomes, with a goal to launch 20 new medicines and achieve $80 billion in total revenue by 2030. The company is recognized for its commitment to sustainability, health equity, and creating an inclusive work environment where diverse perspectives drive innovation.