Medical Lead - Us Oncology

AstraZeneca

Base: us $193,281.60 to $289,922.40; bonus/equity:...
Hybrid
Advanced medical or scientific degree
Extensive medical affairs experience in pharmaceutical industry
Oncology therapeutic area experience preferred
The Medical Lead is accountable for developing the disease area medical strategy and overseeing the creation and delivery of the medical plan for biliary tract and pancreatic cancers

Job Summary

  • The Medical Lead is accountable for developing the disease area medical strategy and overseeing the creation and delivery of the medical plan for biliary tract and pancreatic cancers.
  • The role requires extensive experience in relationship and stakeholder management with payers, providers, and patients, alongside a strong commercial aptitude to align scientific and commercial goals.
  • The position offers a competitive annual base pay ranging from $193,281.60 to $289,922.40, along with short-term incentives, equity-based long-term programs, and comprehensive health benefits.

Matching Summary

The Medical Lead is accountable for developing the disease area medical strategy and overseeing the creation and delivery of the medical plan for biliary tract and pancreatic cancers.

Salary

Base: US $193,281.60 to $289,922.40; Bonus/Equity: Short-term incentive bonus and equity-based long-term incentive program eligible; Benefits: 401(k), paid vacation/holidays, health/dental/vision coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Advanced Medical or Scientific Degree
  • Extensive Medical Affairs experience in pharmaceutical industry
  • Oncology therapeutic area experience preferred
  • Evidence generation planning and clinical trial design
  • Stakeholder management across Payer, Provider, and Patients
  • Matrix leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills

Nice-to-have

  • Doctorate degree with Oncology specialization
  • Experience launching new pharmaceutical products
  • Board certification in oncology
  • Global experience within pharmaceutical industry
  • Knowledge of FDA requirements and PhRMA code
  • End-to-end medical affairs accountability for multiple indications

Key Requirements

  • Advanced Medical/Scientific Degree required
  • 3+ years experience in Medical Affairs function
  • 1-3 years in HQ Medical Affairs role
  • Fluency in spoken and written English
  • Strong financial and project management skills

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