Medical Affairs Lead Oncology - GI

AstraZeneca; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Medical Affairs Lead for their Oncology Business Unit in London. This role involves leading the medical input for strategic planning in GI Oncology, developing key relationships, and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks. Ideal candidates will have a higher degree in a scientific field and experience in oncology, along with strong leadership and customer insight abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in Oncology Solid Tumours.
• Track record of leadership across medico-marketing interface.
• Prior experience in a Medical Affairs role.

Responsibilities

• Lead medical input to strategic and operational planning for GI Oncology portfolio.
• Develop and maintain scientific relationships with key customers.
• Provide expert medical input into key Market Access activities.

Skills

Leadership

Oncology Solid Tumours

Market Access

Team Working

Customer Insight

Education

Higher Degree in a related scientific field

Job description

Medical Affairs Lead Oncology – GI

London

Competitive Salary & Benefits

Closing Date: 3rd June 2025

Introduction to role:

Join our Oncology Business Unit as a Medical Affairs Lead. You will lead the medical input to business strategic and operational planning for our GI Oncology portfolio, including the development of the Medical Affairs plans; Lead delivery of clinical insight, customer focus and clinical governance into Medical and Business Unit objectives. You will also deliver Indication Brand objectives as outlined in Brand Medical Plans and develop and deliver pre-launch and peri-launch medical plans and activities.

Key Accountabilities:

In this role, you will develop and maintain scientific relationships with key customers, provide expert medical input into key Market Access activities, and coordinate the development and implementation of Advisory Boards. You will also provide strong matrix leadership to the Therapy Area Medical Team, create and maintain a team environment that supports innovation, and coach and support the TA medical team to drive excellence in skill and performance.

You will leverage medical insight from internal and external customers into local evidence generation plans to support value propositions for the UK; Provide the medical direction to all brand related activities; Support AZ OBU to ensure that all activities conducted are within the appropriate regulatory and compliance frameworks

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Higher Degree or equivalent experience in related scientific field
• Experience in Oncology Solid Tumours
• Track record of leadership across the medico-marketing interface
• Prior experience in a Medical Affairs role
• Proven launch experience
• Proven expertise in the ABPI Code of Practice
• Extensive patient and customer insight through experience of working with the NHS
• Proven ability to interact with external customers
• Evidence of effective team working and accountability

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Registered Physician (preferably GMC) or Pharmacist (General Pharmaceutical Council)
• Member/Fellow of a Royal College or the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• Higher Degree in Oncology (e.g. PhD and MSc Oncology)
• Extensive experience in GI cancers
• Hold or successfully acquire Nominated Signatory status.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Why AstraZeneca?

As Commercial Leadership within Oncology, our ability to effectively and creatively market our products and lead our business has a meaningful impact. It powers our business to lead the way for the industry and to impact more lives. Making a difference to those living with cancer. Working across our broad and innovative pipeline, we fuse our business mindset and scientific knowledge to bring transformative medicines and novel treatments to those who need it the most.

At AstraZeneca UK, we are committed to delivering against three missions:

• Accelerating the position of the UK as a global centre of excellence in life sciences
• Redefining healthcare through fast and equitable access to the most effective medicines, high quality care
• Delivering sustainable leadership that prioritises healthy people, society and planet

Our head office in Pancras Square offers us the strongest possible platform to transform the lives of patients, as the country’s leading biopharmaceutical company. It brings AstraZeneca UK closer to our customers, partners and collaborators in the UK’s healthcare environment, as well as develop greater collaboration with the wider AstraZeneca footprint.

Ready to make your mark? Apply now!

Date Posted

20-May-2025

Closing Date

03-Jun-2025 Our 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.