Medical Affairs Director Liver Cancers
AstraZeneca
Summary
Support Medical plan through coordinating the development of the iMAP, execution of key projects, and tracking budget spend.
Job description
Support the Launch Readiness Reviews (LRR) by coordinating and tracking pre-launch activities and ensure timely execution of the endorsed LRR plan.
Influence the Field Engagement plan by synthesizing field insights into actionable tactics, share with the business, and modify plans as necessary.
Execute on all MALT (Medical Affairs Leadership Team) directives as requested.
Support quarterly iMAP reviews at the Core Medical Team (CMT) in collaboration with the Medical Lead.
Support the Promotional Materials Review Team (PMRT) by reviewing derivative content.
Provide cross functional coverage by supporting the Medical Lead on the CMT and lead WGs as appropriate.
Responsible for executing and monitoring KEEs/External engagement plans and follow-up to ensure maximise engagement and impact.
Execute effective Advisory Boards by independently setting meeting objectives, discussion guides and managing communications with vendors.
Execute Medical projects while staying within scope and budget.
Lead congress planning activities, insight gathering, communications and partner with Field leadership to ensure pull through at the event.
Conduct evidence publication reviews and Medical Education Grants Office (MEGO) selection.
Facilitates patient insight knowledge sharing by raising awareness about patient insight strategies and activities with regions, countries and allied functions.
Helps build patient insight capability by working closely with Medical Affairs colleagues on research alliance initiatives, capability development programs, and tools/technology initiatives.
Responsible to adhering to all required ethical and compliance standards as determined by the organisation and/or market within the role operates.
Requirements
- Advanced Medical/Scientific Degree
- 3+ years experience in pharma
- HQ Oncology experience preferred
- Experience in relationship and stakeholder management (3P’S-Payer, Provider and Patients)
- Project and relationship management experience
- Experience with Evidence generation and clinical trial methodology
- Business Acumen foundation knowledge
- Financial Management foundation knowledge
- Matrix team functionality specialist
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Doctorate degree, PharmD (MD or equivalent) with Oncology specialization or PhD in Sciences preferred
- HQ Medical Affairs experience within a pharmaceutical industry, especially if within Rare Oncology
- Understanding of the latest technical, regulatory, policy and real world evidence generation dimensions
- Budget management experience
- Experience delivering country medical affairs plans
- Experience in liver cancers
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 program
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.