Medical Director, Small Cell Lung Cancer

Hybrid: 3 days a week onsite

Location: Gaithersburg, MD

Do you have expertise in, and passion for, Medical Affairs in Oncology? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact patient outcomes in the Medical Director, US Oncology Medical Affairs role at a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life-changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

About the Oncology Business Unit

As a dedicated Oncology unit, this is the place to build a world-class career. Here we are always looking to learn more, welcoming the varied opportunities to expand our horizons or develop niche expertise. Embrace unparalleled access to industry-leading research, technology, and pipeline product launches with a footprint in every region. Coupled with our agility and sharp focus on talent development, there is an exciting opportunity to accelerate a rewarding and meaningful career.

The Medical Director, Small Cell Lung Cancer is a pivotal role within the US Oncology Medical Affairs organization. Reporting directly to the Medical Head, this position is accountable for driving medical plans for specific or multiple indications within a designated disease area.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Drive Medical Plan Development: Coordinate development of the integrated Medical Affairs Plan (iMAP), complete key projects, and track budget spend

• Lead Launch Readiness: Support Launch Readiness Reviews (LRR) by coordinating and supervising pre-launch activities, ensuring timely execution of endorsed LRR plans

• Shape Field Engagement Strategy: Synthesize field insights into practical tactics, connect with business collaborators, and modify plans as necessary

• Implement MALT Directives: Complete all Medical Affairs Leadership Team (MALT) initiatives as requested

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Facilitate Quarterly Reviews: Support quarterly iMAP reviews at the Core Medical Team (CMT) in collaboration with the Medical Lead

• Review Promotional Materials: Support the Promotional Materials Review Team (PMRT) by reviewing derivative content for scientific accuracy and compliance

• Provide Cross-Functional Coverage: Support the Medical Lead on the CMT

External Engagement & Stakeholder Management

• Drive Key External Expert (KEE) Engagement: Implement and supervise KEE engagement plans with follow-up to improve engagement and impact

• Implement Advisory Boards: Independently set meeting objectives, develop discussion guides, and lead communications with vendors to execute effective Advisory Boards

• Lead Congress Activities: Plan congress activities, gather insights, handling communications, and partner with Field leadership to ensure effective pull-through at events

Evidence & Medical Education

• Oversee Evidence Reviews: Conduct evidence publication reviews and participate in Medical Education Grants Office (MEGO) selection processes

• Implement Medical Projects: Complete Medical projects while staying within scope and budget

Patient-Centricity

• Build Patient Insight Capability: Work closely with Medical Affairs colleagues on research alliance initiatives, capability development programs, and tools/technology initiatives

Compliance & Ethics

• Maintain Compliance Standards: Adhere to all ethical and compliance standards as determined by the organization and/or market regulations

Essential Requirements

• Advanced Medical/Scientific Degree (Masters minimum; advanced degree strongly preferred in a scientific background)

• 3+ years of Medical Affairs experience in the pharmaceutical industry (including at least 1 year of headquarter experience)

• Headquarters Medical Affairs Experience: Prior experience in pharmaceutical industry headquarters Medical Affairs functions

• Stakeholder Management Expertise: Validated experience in relationship and collaborator management with the 3 P's (Payers, Providers, and Patients)

• Project Management Skills: Demonstrated project and relationship management experience

• Clinical Research Knowledge: Experience with evidence generation and clinical trial methodology

• Business Acumen: Foundation knowledge in business operations and strategy

• Financial Management: Foundation knowledge in financial management