Medical Director, GI Cancers

AstraZeneca is a science-led, global biopharmaceutical company with a focused portfolio in core therapies. We are committed to improving the health and lives of people across the globe through our broad research and development platform and a growing late-stage pipeline. Working in over 100 countries, we have a strength in emerging markets, and our medicines are used by millions of patients and clinicians worldwide.

At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life-changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big, and working together to make the impossible a reality. We're passionate about the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We commit to those areas where we believe we can really change the course of medicine and bring big new insights to life. The Medical Director GI Cancers is a key role within the US Oncology Medical Affairs organization. Reporting directly to the [Medical Head or Group Medical Lead], this position is accountable for the execution of Medical plans with either a specific or multiple indications within the gastrointestinal cancers portfolio, passionate about gastro-esophageal cancers and certain hepatocellular cancers. Our exciting portfolio and pipeline provide opportunities to lead/support indications in immune-oncology, ADCs, bi-specifics, and other assets, as well as work with alliance partners for certain indications.

What You’ll Do:

• Support Medical plan through coordinating the development of the iMap, execution of key projects, and tracking budget spend
• Support the Launch Readiness Reviews (LRR) by coordinating and tracking pre-launch activities and ensuring the timely execution of the endorsed LRR plan
• Influence the Field Engagement plan by synthesizing field insights into actionable tactics, share with the business, and modify plans as necessary
• Execute on all MALT (Medical Affairs Leadership Teams) directives as requested
• Support quarterly iMAP reviews at the Core Medical Team (CMT) in collaboration with the Medical Lead
• Support the Promotional Materials Review Team (PMRT) by reviewing derivative content
• Provide cross-functional coverage by supporting the medical lead on the CMT and lead WGs as appropriate
• Responsible for executing and monitoring KEEs/External engagement plans and follow-up to ensure maximum engagement and impact
• Execute effective Advisory Boards by independently setting meeting objectives, discussion guides, and managing communications with vendors
• Execute Medical projects while staying within scope and budget
• Lead congress planning activities, insights gathering, communications, and partner with Field Leadership to ensure pull-through at the event
• Conduct evidence publication reviews and Medical Education Grants Office (MEGO) selection
• Facilitates patient insight knowledge sharing by raising awareness about patient insight strategies and activities with regions, countries, and allied functions
• Helps build patient insight capability by working closely with Medical Affairs colleagues on research alliance initiatives, capability development programs, and tools/technology initiatives
• Responsible for adhering to all required ethical and compliance standards as determined by the organization and/or market within the role

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Sophisticated Scientific Degree (MBBS, PharmD, PhD, or MD) or international equivalent
• 3+ years of Medical Affairs experience
• Experience in relationship and partner management (3P’S-Payer, Provider, and Patients)
• Project and relationship management experience
• Experience with Evidence generation and clinical trial methodology
• Business Insight Foundation knowledge
• Financial Management Foundation knowledge
• Matrix team functionality specialist

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Doctorate degree, PharmD (MD or equivalent) with Oncology specialization or PhD in Sciences preferred
• HQ Medical Affairs experience within the pharmaceutical industry
• Understanding of the latest technical, regulatory, policy, and real-world evidence-generation dimensions
• Budget management experience
• Experience delivering country 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 uniqu