Prostate Cancer Medical Lead — Strategy & Execution

AstraZeneca GmbH; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 230,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca GmbH in Gaithersburg, Maryland, seeks a Medical Lead for Prostate Cancer to guide US Medical Affairs, shape the medical strategy, and drive execution for a high-impact brand. You will lead the Core Medical Team, coordinate with Global Medical Affairs, and oversee cross-functional medical activities with a focus on patients and scientific excellence.

The role requires strong oncology expertise, leadership presence, and ability to influence across medical, commercial, and global teams,

Qualifications

• MD/DO/PhD/PharmD with medical or scientific background.
• 5+ years in pharma, clinical practice, and/or research, preferably in oncology.
• Significant oncology experience with disease-area strategy and scientific engagement.
• Headquarters-based medical affairs experience with strategic planning and cross-functional execution.
• Experience supporting a brand, disease area, or indication strategy in US, regional, or global organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead US Medical Affairs activities for a prostate cancer product or indication, providing medical leadership across strategy and execution.
• Develop and lead integrated medical plans that support strategic priorities, launch readiness, evidence generation, and scientific engagement.
• Chair and lead the Core Medical Team (CMT), aligning cross-functional stakeholders on strategy, milestones, and resources.
• Drive execution of the medical plan, ensuring activities are timely, compliant, and aligned with medical and business objectives.
• Manage and oversee the medical budget associated with the brand or indication.
• Partner with Global Medical Affairs to align US execution with global strategy, data generation plans, and scientific priorities.
• Collaborate with commercial and cross-functional teams to ensure medically appropriate brand planning and execution.
• Provide medical review and input to ensure scientific accuracy, balance, and integrity of materials.
• Build and maintain relationships with external experts, academic institutions, societies, patient groups, payers, and other partners.
• Support medical education and scientific exchange, including advisory boards and speaker training.
• Collaborate on evidence generation plans, including investigator-sponsored research and HEOR initiatives.
• Work with field medical teams and key accounts to support coordinated medical strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Oncology expertise

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Budget oversight

Medical affairs

Scientific engagement

Influence without authority

Education

MD/DO/PhD/PharmD

Job description

AstraZeneca GmbH in Gaithersburg, Maryland, seeks a Medical Lead for Prostate Cancer to guide US Medical Affairs, shape the medical strategy, and drive execution for a high-impact brand. You will lead the Core Medical Team, coordinate with Global Medical Affairs, and oversee cross-functional medical activities with a focus on patients and scientific excellence.

The role requires strong oncology expertise, leadership presence, and ability to influence across medical, commercial, and global teams,