Global Medical Affairs Leader, Bladder Cancer
Gaithersburg, MD - USA
Job Summary
Location: Gaithersburg
Hybrid: 3 days a week onsite
Do you haveexpertisein and curiosityfor 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 applyingexpertiseand accelerating our pathway to finding a cure.
A dedicated Oncology unit this is the place to build an outstanding career. AstraZenecas vision in Oncology is to help patients by redefining the cancer-treatment paradigm with the bold ambition toeliminatecancer as a cause of death. We are proud to work ongroundbreakingscience with one of the broadest and deepest Oncology pipelines in the business.
Reporting to the Head of theGenitourinary (GU)Cancersteam the Global Medical Affairs Leader (GMAL) will play a key role in the development of medical strategy and execution of key deliverables to support the launch and lifecycle management globally for various assets within the GU program. This position will have specific ownership of key strategic elements of the medical plansultimately deliveringimpactful solutions in preparation for upcoming medical launches.
What Youll 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 GMAL include:
Manage multiple projects and tasks and works autonomously
Manage elements of the brand budget
Engages across functions and markets at a peer level viewed as enablers for key senior stakeholders
Work together with Senior GMALs to deliver evidence strategy including ESR strategy
Partners with Sr GMAL to operationalize Expanded Access Program (EAP) strategy
Serve as Strategic Lead for Advisory boards including developing a strategic plan for ad boards shaping the agendas and working collaboratively to ensure the right stakeholders are included in discussions
Ensures GPT & brand team awareness of key external developments (e.g. competitors data releases congresses social media) and articulates the implications to the brand
Represent GMAin the Integrated Brand Team (IBT)
Develop an external education plan including delivery of AstraZeneca-led Symposia and other scientific exchange meeting
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 operatingproceduresand external regulations
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum ofMastersdegree in a scientific discipline or equivalent medical/scientific qualifications and/or significant industry and/or therapeutic experience.
Minimum of 4 years experience in pharma/life sciences and/or medical experience (e.g. significantclinical/academic/medicalaffairs agency roles/organizations)
Good communicationand presentation skills in English
Experience of leading on 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 generateanalyzeand interpret clinical trial and published data
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced Scientific degree preferred (PhD PharmD MD)
3 years in a Headquarters Medical Affairs role or Global Clinical R&D
Oncology experience.Prior experienceinbladdercanceris highly preferred
Countryand/or Globallaunch experience
Documentedtrack recordof successfully developing and executing Medical Plans both in terms of evidence generation scientific communications and external expert engagements
Are you ready to bring insights and fresh thinking to the table Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hopeitsyours. Apply today.
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse teamrepresentingall 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 $193281.60 - $289922.40 USD annual. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location job-related knowledge skills and 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.
Date Posted
17-Apr-2026Closing Date
23-Apr-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and furtherance of that mission we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
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