Medical Lead - Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
AstraZeneca · Gaithersburg, MD
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Role summary
AstraZeneca seeks a Medical Lead for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia to develop and execute US medical strategy within the Oncology Business Unit. The role involves leading medical teams, managing evidence generation initiatives, and coordinating across clinical development, commercial, and market access functions in a hybrid position based in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
What they're looking for
- M.D., D.O., Ph.D., or PharmD degree with minimum 5+ years industry, clinical, or research experience
- 1-3 years in HQ Medical Affairs role
- Expert-level knowledge of hematology and oncology disease management and clinical evidence
- Strong leadership track record with demonstrated ability to drive change and impact
- Business acumen with financial management experience and proven cross-functional collaboration skills
- Excellent written and oral communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities
- Ability to travel nationally and internationally up to approximately 30% of the time
What you'll be doing
- Lead the Core Medical Team and develop integrated medical strategy for ALL in the US market
- Manage investigator-initiated studies portfolio aligned with clinical development plans
- Direct real-world evidence strategy from concept through execution and communication
- Create and oversee US publication plan for generated evidence and provide medical review for key materials
- Engage with external strategic partners, contribute to safety discussions, and support field medical teams
Compensation$193,281.60 - $289,922.40 USD base salary
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