Medical Director, Early Breast Cancer Strategy

AstraZeneca plc; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 193,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Equity-based incentives

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc is hiring a Medical Director for US Oncology Medical Affairs, Breast Cancer in Gaithersburg, MD. This hybrid, office-based role partners with the Medical Lead to translate scientific data into strategic medical plans and actionable programs.

You will engage with cross-functional teams, drive evidence-generation activities, and prepare for key clinical data readouts and potential product launches, shaping the breast cancer treatment landscape.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific or clinical degree required.
• 3+ years Medical Affairs experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• Experience with evidence generation and clinical trial methodology.
• Ability to operate effectively within a complex matrix organisation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Medical Lead to develop and execute the US medical plan for early breast cancer.
• Coordinate the integrated Medical Affairs Plan (iMAP) and translate medical priorities into initiatives.
• Prepare organisation for important clinical data readouts and potential launches.
• Build deep scientific knowledge of disease area, asset, and development programme.
• Gather insights through advisory boards and MSL engagement and translate into tactics.
• Influence Field Engagement plans and adjust medical strategy accordingly.
• Support evidence-generation activities and understand clinical trial methodology.
• Collaborate across functions and lead cross-functional teams.

Skills

Oncology experience

Clinical evidence interpretation

Stakeholder management

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Education

MD/PhD/PharmD or international equivalent

Job description

AstraZeneca plc is hiring a Medical Director for US Oncology Medical Affairs, Breast Cancer in Gaithersburg, MD. This hybrid, office-based role partners with the Medical Lead to translate scientific data into strategic medical plans and actionable programs.

You will engage with cross-functional teams, drive evidence-generation activities, and prepare for key clinical data readouts and potential product launches, shaping the breast cancer treatment landscape.