Job Description

Job Title: Medical Director,Acute 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:

• Master's 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 (3P’S-Payer, Provider and Patients)

• Project and relationship managementexperiencewithtrack recordofstrategic influencing skills

• Experience with clinical trialmethodologyand evidence generation (especially RWE)

• Business Insight,financialand project management skills

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

• Highly developed writtenverbal 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 medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work atpaceand challenge perceptions.That’swhy we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But thatdoesn'tmeanwe’renot 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 withexperts,we 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 $ 193,281.60 - 289,922.40 USD Annual Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an 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 employees. In 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.