Strategic Project Lead, Oncology Medical Affairs

AstraZeneca; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 125,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Health benefits (medical, dental, and

Equity-based long-term incentive

Overtime pay for hourly roles

Job summary

AstraZeneca is seeking a Strategic Project Manager for US Oncology Medical Affairs to lead and deliver complex initiatives from initiation to implementation. You will partner with Franchise and Indication teams, drive planning and execution, and ensure timely, on-budget outcomes in a matrix environment.

In this role, you will coordinate with global, commercial, and medical colleagues, capture requirements, assess solutions, and manage risks while promoting compliance and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (B.S. or B.A.) in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated project management experience, preferably in medical affairs, oncology, or related pharmaceutical environments.
• Strong communication (written and oral), organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in a matrixed, cross-functional environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results on time and within budget.
• Ability to leverage current AI tools and techniques to streamline processes and optimize ways of working.
• Proficient in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with budget and finance planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of multiple projects across Franchise and Indication teams, including development and execution of brand strategic plans supporting the US Oncology Medical Affairs organization.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor comprehensive project plans using project management tools to ensure alignment with business goals and objectives.
• Manage timelines for business planning cycles, including coordination and support for the Integrated Medical Affairs Plan.
• Provide operational leadership to the Medical Affairs Franchise team, ensuring the successful delivery of assigned projects and activities in collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Facilitate priority meetings for Franchise and Indication teams: set agendas, drive discussions, track key decisions, and ensure follow-up on action items.
• Support the Franchise Head in business planning and collaborate cross-functionally with finance team, commercial team, and business specialists for franchise-level initiatives to support US Oncology’s business planning cycles
• Identify and implement best practices to streamline operations, improve processes, and drive consistency and efficiency across teams.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, trackers, and executive-level presentations.
• Proactively communicate project status, issues, and risks to relevant stakeholders and elevate concerns as appropriate.
• Ensure adherence to compliance standards, policies, and procedures, while supporting quality and project assurance activities.
• Leverage tools (include AI) to build efficiencies within workstreams and day to day tasks

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Matrixed environment

Budget planning

AI tools

PMP Certification

Six Sigma or Agile

Education

Bachelor's Degree (B.S./B.A.)

MBA or MS preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Job description

AstraZeneca is seeking a Strategic Project Manager for US Oncology Medical Affairs to lead and deliver complex initiatives from initiation to implementation. You will partner with Franchise and Indication teams, drive planning and execution, and ensure timely, on-budget outcomes in a matrix environment.

In this role, you will coordinate with global, commercial, and medical colleagues, capture requirements, assess solutions, and manage risks while promoting compliance and quality.