GMAL LUNG, External Engagement
Do you have expertise in, and interest in Medical Affairs in Oncology? Apply your experience to changing the way cancer is treated in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines. Help to advance our pipeline by applying expertise and accelerating our pathway to finding a cure.
A dedicated Oncology unit, this is the place to build a world-class career. AstraZeneca’s vision in Oncology is to help patients by redefining the cancer-treatment paradigm with the bold ambition to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. We are proud to work on ground breaking science with one of the broadest and deepest Oncology pipelines in the business.
We are seeking a Global Medical Affairs Leader (GMAL) supporting our Oncology Lung Franchise focusing on expert engagementsto join us at one of our dynamic sites in the greater DC Metro area in Gaithersburg MD! The GMAL will help develop the external engagement strategy and support the launch and lifecycle management of assets in our Lung Cancer portfolio through expert engagement, such as through scientific exchange activities and Global congress engagement. This position will report to the Head of TDR Lung Cancer, andwork closely with Oncology Business Unit (OBU) Medical peers. Working in one of our largest tumor franchises, we are looking for someone who will excel in bringing clarity on the work to be done,the value it brings and be motivated by working with colleagues to ensure high quality delivery.
What You'll Do:
Develop external engagement strategy for Lung GMA including Key external experts, relevant lung societies, and policy organisations.Key tasks of the GMAL include:
Manage multiple projects and tasks and works autonomously
Developand deliver the Global Lung Congress Strategy on behalf of the Lung GMA team
Lead the lung GMA external engagement activities at congresses by supporting medical peers, and help ensure our engagement is aligned across our cross-functional teams
Successfully deliver global scientific exchange activities
Support execution of lung external education plan including delivery of AstraZeneca-led Symposia and other scientific exchange meeting at global congresses
Will manage and/or contribute to Global Medical Projects
Ensures that all Medical and business activities are carried out in compliance with AZ standards, standard operating procedures and external regulations; awareness of different market compliance regulations is a plus.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of Master’s degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent medical/scientific qualifications and/or significant industry and/or therapeutic experience.
At least 4 years of experience within pharma/life sciences and/or medical experience (e.g. significant clinical/academic/medical affairs agency roles/organizations)
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Experience of multi stakeholder management
Experience of delivery of medical plans and strategic medical initiatives
Ability to influence others without authority
Strong project management skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Good understanding of drug development and commercialization processes including understanding of outcomes research /payer access issues
Proven ability to generate, analyze and interpret clinical trial and published data
Willingness to travel, 10-20%
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced Scientific degree preferred (PhD, PharmD)
3+ years in a Head Quarters Medical Affairs role or Global Clinical R&D
Oncology experience, lung cancer experience is preferred
Documented track record of successfully executing on Medical Plans both in terms of evidence generation, scientific communications, and external expert engagements
Are you ready to bring new insights and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours. Apply today.
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We follow all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
The annual base pay for this position ranges from $185,412 - $278,119. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.
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