External Engagement Strategy Lead

Join us at AstraZeneca, where we turn ideas into life-changing medicines. We're seeking a Medical Director for our Oncology Business Unit, specifically focusing on Lung Cancer Congress Strategy. This role is pivotal in our mission to redefine the cancer-treatment paradigm and transform the lives of people living with lung cancer. As the Lung Cancer External Engagement Strategy Medical Director, you will be part of the Lung medical team, developing strategic priorities for key lung congresses across various indications. Ready to innovate and realize your ambitions in our leading Oncology area? Apply now!

Accountabilities:
In this role, you will be responsible for developing a strategic plan for regional/local lung congresses, ensuring effective congress execution. You will serve as the key point on the US Lung Medical Team for all US/International Lung Congresses. Your responsibilities will also include working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, developing and implementing strategies within all lung cancer congresses to optimize delivery of our portfolio of oncology drugs to clinical practice. You will also be responsible for analyzing and conceptualizing a lung congress strategy, leading innovative initiatives, and optimizing key HCP meetings at Top tier Lung Congresses.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Advanced degree in biological sciences and or medical training (Ph.D. D., MD., MSc, PharmD)
• 7 years of pharmaceutical and/or healthcare confirmed experience in one or more of the following areas: Medical Affairs HQ or MSL, strategic congress planning, and project management
• Experience in developing/planning and tactically delivering short/long-term Congress US Medical strategic plans based on qualitative data in a rapidly evolving pharmaceutical environment.
• Subject Matter Expert in the oncology/ Lung Cancer Experience drug development process in lung cancer preferred
• Working cross-functionally between all key areas of the drug development process (i.e., USMA, GMA, R&D, Commercial, RWE, etc.)
• Ability to strategically develop and gauge feasibility, impact, and risks of programs
• Strong project management, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to operate in a highly regulated environment and 10-30% travel required

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Analytical skills /evidence-based decision-making skills in a competitive and changing landscape
• Working with scientific and industry leaders to gather insights and opinions to shape strategy
• Available to work some evenings and weekends
• Ability to prioritize multiple stakeholders

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.

At AstraZeneca, we believe that helping patients starts with helping people. We work hard to cultivate a positive environment where knowledge-sharing across functions, teams, roles, and levels is key to turning our pipeline into reality. We leverage the diversity of our skills and expertise, working seamlessly and inclusively to go further while building long-term relationships with all our stakeholders. Our valuable contribution and scientific expertise are responsible for advancing our pipeline and accelerating our pathway to finding a cure. 

Are you ready to be part of a leading team with big ambitions to eliminate cancer as a cause of death? Apply now and let's redefine the future of medicine together!

Date Posted

29-Jul-2024

Closing Date

28-Aug-2024Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.