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Medical Director, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)

AstraZeneca


Job Location:

Gaithersburg, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 193281 - 289922
Posted: 15 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 12 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Job Title: Medical DirectorAcute LymphoblasticLeukemia (ALL)

Location: Gaithersburg MD (US) - This is a hybrid role onsite requirement

Are you passionate about Medical Affairs in Oncologyand in making a difference for patients Do you have theexpertiseto make a significant impactinthe role of Medical Director for US Oncology Medical Affairs If so AstraZeneca could be the perfect fit for you! As a Medical Director you will play a crucial role within the US Oncology Medical Affairs organization reporting directly to the Medical Head orGroupMedicalLead. Your responsibility will be the execution of medical plans for specific or multiple indications within a specified disease area.

Accountabilities:

As the Medical Director you will supportMedical Affairs activities in Hematology Oncology Franchisecoordinating the developmentandthe implementationof theintegratedmedical plans (iMAP)leadingkey projects and supervising budget spend. You will influence the Field Engagement plan by synthesizing field insights into actionable tactics andmodifyingplans as vital. You will also complete allMedical Affairs Leadership Team (MALT)directives support quarterlyiMAPreviews at theCore Medical Team(CMT)in collaboration with the Medical Lead and provide cross-functional coverage by supporting the Medical Lead on the CMT and leading WGs asappropriate.

Essential Skills/Experience:

  • Masters degree in science-related field such as Pharmacology Pharmacy Medicine or equivalent

  • 3 years of Medical Affairs experience withstrong knowledge of medical strategy clinical development and understanding of field medical science liaison functions

  • Expert technical depth in disease area Hematology/Oncology

  • Experience in relationship and partner management (3PS-Payer Provider and Patients)

  • Project and relationship managementexperiencewithtrack recordofstrategic influencing skills

  • Experience with clinical trialmethodologyand evidence generation (especially RWE)

  • Business Insightfinancialand project management skills

  • Demonstrated abilitywork effectively in a cross-functional team environmentandto manage a diverse group of responsibilities

  • Highly developed written/verbal communicationand presentationskills

Desirable Skills/Experience:

  • Doctorate degree PharmD (MD or equivalent) with Oncology specialization or PhD in Sciences preferred

  • Hemato-oncologyHQ Medical Affairs experience within the pharmaceutical industrywith experience with the clinical management of leukemia disease areas such asAcute Lymphoblastic Leukemia(ALL)

  • Working knowledge of FDA requirements

  • Excellent computer skills (Excel Word Power Point etc.)

  • Budget management experience

  • Experience delivering countryor globalmedical affairs plans

When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing -person working gives us the platform we need to connect work atpaceand challenge perceptions.Thatswhy we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office. But thatdoesntmeanwerenot flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Why AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca we change the practice of medicine and improvethe patientexperience by generating and communicating compelling medical evidence. We translate our wealth of medical and scientificexpertiseto ensure that our data helps physicians better treat patients at every point in their journey. We are a high-performing team within a global growing organization. Our culture is one of openness and transparency fused with ambition and drive. We work hard to not just meet but go beyond the needs of patients and the wider healthcare industry.We are brave thinkers bold innovators encouraged and empowered to try out new and innovative ideas.Wehave the opportunity toimpactevery point in the patient journey and reach beyond the interventions that AstraZeneca can influence. By partnering withexpertswe gather information and influence across the whole experience.

Ready to make a difference Apply today!

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges $193281.60 - 289922.40 USD Annual . Our positions offer eligibility for various incentivesan opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs paid time off (i.e. vacation holiday and leaves) as well as health dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Date Posted

13-May-2026

Closing Date

01-Jun-2026

Our 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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Director


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