Medical Lead - Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
AstraZeneca
Summary
As Medical Lead, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), you will help shape and deliver the US Medical Affairs strategy for a priority hematology oncology indication. In this highly visible role, you will lead the Core Medical Team, develop and execute the integrated medical plan, and use scientific, clinical, customer, and multi-channel insights to inform evidence generation, product development, and launch readiness.
Job description
Accountabilities
As Medical Lead, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), you will help shape and deliver the US Medical Affairs strategy for a priority hematology oncology indication. In this highly visible role, you will lead the Core Medical Team, develop and execute the integrated medical plan, and use scientific, clinical, customer, and multi-channel insights to inform evidence generation, product development, and launch readiness.
You will collaborate across Medical, Clinical Development, Patient Safety, Commercial, Market Access, and Field Medical teams to advance science-driven strategies with meaningful impact for patients and the CLL community.
- Manage a portfolio of investigator-initiated studies that complement the AstraZeneca clinical development plan
- Lead the real-world evidence strategy for the assigned indication or asset from concept through execution and communication
- Create the US publication plan for generated evidence
- Provide medical review and input for key materials
- Engage strategic external partners
- Contribute to safety discussions
- Support scientific exchange with field medical and key account teams
Essential Skills/Experience
- A Doctorate in Medicine (M.D, D.O), PhD or PharmD degree plus proven experience
- A minimum of 5+ years of related work experience in industry, clinical or research institution, preferably in onco-hematology, solid tumors, or related experiences
- 1-3 years in HQ Medical Affairs role
- Expert technical depth in disease area – Hematology/Oncology
- Thorough understanding of drug development and pharmaceutical market support and in-depth knowledge of Hematology/Oncology (clinical evidence and real-world patient management)
- Strong leadership with a proven track record of change and impact
- Strong business acumen skills and experience with financial management
- Proven ability to interact productively with both commercial and scientific/medical colleagues (including Clinical Development teams), with ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders and work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
- Ability to travel nationally and internationally, up to ~30% of the time
- Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, negotiation and presentation skills
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Active license as Doctorate in Medicine (M.D, D.O), PhD or PharmD degree
- Additional training such as an M.P.H., M.B.A., or other advanced degree
- Product Launch Experience and FDA requirements
- Experience working in US market
- Experience in supporting brands or disease area levels in-country, regional, or global organizations
- Experience with the clinical management of leukemia disease, chronic and/or acute
- Experience in evidence generation planning and clinical trial design
- Experience in a strategy-setting role within Medical Affairs and navigating sophisticated business challenges
- Experience in developing and maintaining a network that includes third-party expert
- Background in practicing medicine, clinical research, and familiarity with biostatistics, epidemiology and health outcomes
- Knowledge of relevant Professional Societies and Scientific Medical Experts
- Line management (People leadership) with demonstrated coaching and mentoring experience
Requirements
- Doctorate in Medicine (M.D, D.O), PhD or PharmD degree
- Minimum of 5+ years of related work experience in industry, clinical or research institution
- 1-3 years in HQ Medical Affairs role
- Expert technical depth in Hematology/Oncology
- Thorough understanding of drug development and pharmaceutical market support
- In-depth knowledge of Hematology/Oncology clinical evidence and real-world patient management
- Strong leadership with a proven track record of change and impact
- Strong business acumen and experience with financial management
- Ability to interact productively with commercial and scientific/medical colleagues
- Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders and work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
- Ability to travel nationally and internationally up to ~30% of the time
- Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, negotiation and presentation skills
Benefits
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Coverage
- Short-Term Incentive Bonuses
- Equity-Based Awards
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.