Medical Director, Small Cell Lung Cancer

AstraZeneca

Gaithersburg, MD, US
Base: $193k to $289k; bonus/equity: short-term inc...
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3+ years medical affairs experience
Headquarters medical affairs experience
Oncology disease area expertise
** AstraZeneca is seeking a Medical Director for Small Cell Lung Cancer to lead medical affairs in oncology, focusing on strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and stakeholder engagement. The role requires advanced medical qualifications and several years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry. **

Job Summary

  • This pivotal role is accountable for driving medical plans for specific indications within the Small Cell Lung Cancer disease area.
  • The position requires coordinating integrated Medical Affairs Plans, supporting launch readiness reviews, and shaping field engagement strategies.
  • Candidates will benefit from a collaborative culture that champions knowledge-sharing and offers access to industry-leading research and technology.

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** AstraZeneca is seeking a Medical Director for Small Cell Lung Cancer to lead medical affairs in oncology, focusing on strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and stakeholder engagement. The role requires advanced medical qualifications and several years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry. **

Salary

Base: $193K to $289K; Bonus/Equity: Short-term incentive bonus and equity-based long-term incentive program available; Benefits: 401(k), paid vacation, health, dental, vision coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 3+ years Medical Affairs experience
  • Headquarters Medical Affairs experience
  • Oncology disease area expertise
  • Stakeholder management with Payers Providers Patients
  • Evidence generation and clinical trial methodology

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic planning for country-level medical affairs
  • Direct budget leadership experience
  • Technical regulatory policy understanding
  • Real-world evidence generation dimensions

Key Requirements

  • Advanced Medical/Scientific Degree (Masters minimum)
  • Prior headquarters Medical Affairs functions experience
  • Validated relationship management with 3 Ps
  • Project and relationship management experience

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