Global MSL Excellence Director- Oncology at AstraZeneca in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Job Description:

Are you ready to make an impact? Join us as a Global MSL Excellence Director for Oncology. In this role, you will be accountable for ensuring the strategic alignment of MSL activities and the development, delivery, and reporting of prioritised MSL Excellence initiatives. You will work in collaboration with the OBU Medical Excellence teams, Global Medical Affairs Leaders, and Field Medical Leaders to provide strategic direction, implement programs to build Oncology-specific MSL and MSL Leader capabilities, and shape the future field medical role in Oncology.


Accountabilities:
You will lead the evolution and implementation of Field Medical professional development & continual learning programmes. You will entrench robust insight generation, capture and reporting across Local markets to strengthen business impact and value. You will scope and advise functionality enhancements for systems/digital tools to support in-field efficiency and external engagement. You will also provide robust strategic guidance and insights to collaborators regarding the diverse needs of Field Medical worldwide.


Essential Skills/Experience:
- Advanced degree in scientific discipline (e.g., PhD, PharmD, MD), preferably with Oncology focus
- Experience (~5 years) in an MSL organization, including leadership of Field Medical teams
- Experience in Global and/or Local Head Office Medical Affairs roles
- Experience working in the oncology therapeutic area
- Strong knowledge of medical strategy, clinical development, MSL role and Medical Affairs
- Experience and ability to provide strategic leadership across working groups and teams
- Exceptional project management skills and ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment
- Effective problem solving using creative solutions
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, and ability to influence without authority


Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Experience in MSL performance management and outcomes-based reporting
- Design of programmes that support the management, leadership and coaching of hard-working individuals and teams
- Clear understanding of the compliance requirements and governing bodies for MSL programs


The annual base salary for this position ranges from $185,000 to $278,000. However, 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. 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 salary (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.


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's Oncology Business Unit, we are all here to make an impact - to achieve our bold ambition of eliminating cancer as a cause of death. We relentlessly follow the science, challenging the status quo to deliver more effective treatments to patients in need. Our commitment means we purposefully push back the limits of knowledge to change the practice of medicine. To ensure no patient is left behind, no matter what stage of disease. We're brave disruptors - entrepreneurial, courageous and pioneering in our approach. Here you have the opportunity to step up, take personal accountability and lead changes in our ever-evolving environment.


Ready to join us? Apply now and be a part of the team that makes it happen. Together we can make this the greatest decade ever in the fight against cancer.


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.