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Medical Director, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (BLBCL) Hematology

AstraZeneca
Gaithersburg, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Oct 2025
💰 $241,602/yr($193,282/yr$241,602/yr)

About the role

Are you passionate about Medical Affairs in Oncology? Do you have the expertise to make a significant impact in the role of Medical Director for US Oncology Medical Affairs? If so, AstraZeneca could be the perfect fit for you! As a Medical Director, you will play a crucial role within the US Oncology Medical Affairs organization, reporting directly to the Medical Head or Medical Group Lead. Your responsibility will be the execution of medical plans for specific or multiple indications within a specified disease area.  

Accountabilities: 

As the Medical Director, you will support Medical Affairs activities in Hematology Oncology Franchise coordinating the development and the implementation of the medical plans (iMAP), leading key projects, and supervising budget spend. You will influence the Field Engagement plan by synthesizing field insights into actionable tactics and modifying plans as vital. You will also complete all MALT directives, support quarterly iMAP reviews at the CMT in collaboration with the Medical Lead, and provide cross-functional coverage by supporting the Medical Lead on the CMT and leading WGs as appropriate 

Essential Skills/Experience: 

  • Advanced degree in science-related field, such as Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Medicine, or equivalent 

  • 3+ years of Medical Affairs experience, with strong knowledge of medical strategy, clinical development, and understanding of field medical science liaison functions 

  • Expert technical depth in disease area – Hematology/Oncology 

  • Experience in relationship and partner management (3P’S-Payer, Provider and Patients) 

  • Project and relationship management experience with track record of strategic influencing skills 

  • Experience with clinical trial methodology and evidence generation (especially RWE) 

  • Business Insight, financial and project management skills  

  • Demonstrated ability work effectively in a cross-functional team environment and to manage a diverse group of responsibilities 

  • Highly developed written / verbal communication and presentation skills 

 

Desirable Skills/Experience: 

  • Doctorate degree, PharmD (MD or equivalent) with Oncology specialization or PhD in Sciences preferred 

  • Onco-hematology HQ Medical Affairs experience within the pharmaceutical industry 

  • Working knowledge of FDA requirements 

  • Excellent computer skills (Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.) 

  • Budget management experience 

  • Experience delivering country or global medical affairs plans 

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. 

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