Sr Global Medical Affairs Leader - Hematology at AstraZeneca in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Job Description:

Do you have expertise in, and curiosity for leading Medical Affairs teams in Hematology? 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 Sr Global Medical Affairs Leader (SrGMAL) supporting our Hematology Franchise to join us in the greater DC Metro area in Gaithersburg MD or other oncology hubs in Canada, Spain or UK! This person will report to Global Medical Head for Hematology. The SrGMAL will lead and develop the medical strategy and lifecycle management of our assets for Multiple Myeloma, Acute Leukemias and our Cell Therapy program in Hematology. This position will work closely with Oncology Business Unit (OBU) Medical peers to ensure delivery of an integrated strategy and indication medical plans, ultimately having full responsibility for AL/MM and CAR-T assets medical plan. Working in one of our key tumor franchises, we are looking for someone who will excel in medical plans execution, develop medical affairs capabilities for the medical of the future, bring value to the cross-functional collaborations and be motivated by working with high performing colleagues in an exciting team.


What You'll Do:


Working with other internal teams and colleagues and responsible for development and delivery of key elements of the global medical tactical plan, the key tasks of the SrGMAL include:

• Manage multiple projects and tasks and works autonomously
  
  


• Work together with Evidence Senior GMAL to deliver an Integrated Evidence Plan (IEP) including GMA-driven studies, External Sponsored Research (ESR) and RWE strategy
  
  


• Collaborate with Global Medical Head and other SrGMALs using scientific, clinical and competitor insights to inform and deliver the medical plan
  
  


• Partners with Evidence Sr GMAL to operationalize Expanded Access Program (EAP) strategy, if applicable
  
  


• Serve as Medical Lead for Advisory boards including developing a strategic plan for ad boards and other key external experts (KEEs) engagements, shaping the agendas, and working collaboratively to ensure the right stakeholders are included in discussions
  
  


• Co-Lead integrated Business Team (IBT) and Lead Medical Integrated Team for Acute Leukemia and Multiple Myeloma Assets, including Cell Therapy program, being accountable for evidence & confidence strategy
  
  


• Represents GMA in Global Project Team and ensures GPT & IBT awareness of key external developments (e.g. competitors, data releases, congresses, social media) and articulates the implications to the assets/indications
  
  


• Develop an external education plan including delivery of AstraZeneca-led Symposia and other scientific exchange meetings
  
  


• Will manage and/or contribute to Global Medical Projects and be responsible for the assets/indications medical budget
  
  


• Ensures that all medical and business activities are carried out in compliance with AZ standards, standard operating procedures and external regulations
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 6+ years of senior/specialized experience within pharma/life sciences and/or medical experience (e.g. significant clinical/academic/medical affairs agency roles/organisations)
  
  


• Advanced Scientific degree preferred (PhD, PharmD) or equivalent medical/scientific qualifications and/or significant industry and/or therapeutic experience
  
  


• Experience and ability to lead and provide strategic leadership across functional working groups and teams within a complex matrix organisation
  
  


• Strong stakeholder and communication skills with a strong situational Influencing style/ability
  
  


• Experience and ability to influence strategically and persuade tactfully, to obtain desired outcomes while maintaining effective, positive organisational relationships
  
  


• Expertise in product launches and/or mature brand development within Multiple Myeloma, Acute Leukemias and/or Cell Therapies in Hematology
  
  


• Experience and strong ability to evaluate, interpret and present highly complex data for a series of studies (prospective and retrospective)
  
  


• Strong experience of large market and/or global branding medical drugs within a pharmaceutical industry/oncology setting
  
  


• Strong understanding of the overall drug development and cell therapies processes
  
  


• Demonstratable track record of successfully developing and executing Medical Plans and strategies both in terms of evidence generation, scientific communications, and external expert engagements
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• MD (preferred)
  
  


• Hematology medical experience and/or Cell Therapy experience
  
  


• Preferred 2 years Global/Regional Medical leadership experience or 3+ years in a Senior Leadership Role in a large market
  
  


• Country launch experience is preferred
  
  


• Leading people experience: leading, promoting, motivating and empowering others to accomplish individual, team and organisational objectives
  
  


• Global project management experience
  
  

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.


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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements. Apply Now