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The Oncology Scientific Partnership Medical Director (SPMD) – US, Mid Atlantic [E. PA, W. VA, DC, DE], including KY and NC is a member of the Center for Oncology Medical Partnerships within the US Medical Affairs team. In this role, you will develop and execute systems/institution specific plans for key sites, networks and pathways within your geographic region with focus on scientific, clinical, and evidence generation. This is a field-based role, reporting to the National Field Medical Director, Oncology SPMD.  The successful candidate will be expected to live within their assigned geographic region. 

Utilizing your extensive expertise in oncology and account management you will define and implement a comprehensive medical strategy at identified priority US systems and networks. Successfully merging unique capabilities of assigned systems and networks with US Oncology Medical Affairs objectives. 

This role is part of a collaborative matrix team that partners closely across several functional areas within US Oncology, including but not limited to, Precision Medicine, Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs), Health Economics Outcomes Research (HEOR), Real World Evidence (RWE), Research & Development, External Alliances, National Oncology Account Director (NOAD) Team ,Clinical Trial Site Management and Monitoring ( SM&M) and related stakeholders.   

The SPMD will align with the NOAD and Account Director team in their assigned territories and serve as their medical partner in identified oncology specific accounts, oncology networks, oncology pathways and oncology group purchasing organizations/subsidiaries.   The SPMD will champion innovative opportunities through interactions with Cancer Center Leaders (e.g., “C & D” suite) and other USMA staff on tumor specific opportunities. 

Major Responsibilities: 

• In conjunction with USMA franchise leadership, develop, support and drive US Oncology Medical Affairs strategy at assigned US-based health systems with a focus on innovation/enterprise-wide activities 

• Medical partner to NOAD and other Account Directors for priority US-based health systems, O-GPOs, oncology networks, oncology pathways and primary medical contact for leadership within assigned US-based health systems 

• Develop and maintain a clear medical account strategy plan including an enterprise-wide view that reflects the USMA, R&D, and oncology franchise objectives at assigned health systems 

• Lead through influence when collaborating with other internal stakeholders at AstraZeneca; including but not limited to SM&M, HEOR, RWE, MSLs, R&D, External Alliances, and Precision Medicine 

• Develop strong medical relationships across AstraZeneca functions and key scientific decision makers. 

• Act as the single point of contact for medical communications to leadership in assigned US-based health systems.  

• Responsible for coordinating AstraZeneca medical/scientific resources to support the needs of decision makers within assigned US-based health systems. 

• Develop and drive scientific information exchanges as needed in identified US-based health systems; Knowledge of all tumor types and encompassing entire AZ Oncology Portfolio 

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $212,673.60 - 319,010.40 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.