Posted:
2/18/2026, 2:42:16 AM
Location(s):
Maryland, United States ⋅ Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
The US Oncology Medical Lead is a key role within the US Oncology Medical Affairs (USMA) organization reporting directly into the Group Medical Lead. The Medical Lead is accountable for supporting the development of the Medical strategy and initiatives for specific indications within breast cancer. The Medical Lead proactively engages with internal and external leaders and will serve as a medical expert.
With a strong commercial aptitude and/or experience in product launch, including proven ability to translate and appropriately align commercial and scientific goals and objectives the incumbent will develop peer relationships with external scientific experts in Oncology/rare disease therapeutic area and key internal partners across the Commercial Organization, R&D and Global Medical Affairs.
The incumbent is responsible for the development, alignment and execution of the organization's strategy and objectives across Medical Affairs’ functional within a matrix reporting operating model.
Typical Accountabilities
Accountable for developing the disease area medical strategy and overseeing the creation and delivery of the medical plan
Develop the iMAP and respective financial requirements to execute individual asset or tumor area plans
Establish the Medical Plan for Launch Readiness Reviews (LRR) aligned with the Brand Lead
Support development of the strategy and ensure the delivery of aligned upon Evidence & Generation (EvGen) Plan
Collaborate with HEOR to deliver RWE (Real World Evidence) Projects across asset and tumor areas
Provide additional training to enhance Field Medical team scientific acumen in collaboration with Global Medical and implement the aligned upon Field engagement strategic priorities in collaboration with Field Directors as needed
Represent USMA within the Global Medical Team (GMT) and Product Label Team (PLT) as needed
Execute on all MALT (Medical Affairs Leadership Team) directives as requested
Sits on Promotional Materials Review Team (PMRT) to independently review assets & other content input on the future original labels and consults on core pieces as needed
Support execution of speaker trainings as needed
Gather and provide input on scientific narrative with regional view/input from cross-functional medical members where needed
Support the Externally Sponsored Research (ESR) concept & protocol review. Ensure awareness of study progress in collaboration with ESR manager and lead ESR portfolio updates
Leads the Core Medical Team (CMT) and represents USMA in other cross functional forums as needed
Lead the Advisory Board (AB) Strategy, planning, and execution (content development and active participation at AB) as needed
Support the Medical budget planning process by developing financial requirements needed to execute the Medical plan
Develop External Scientific Experts (ESE) engagement strategy in collaboration with Field leadership as needed
Represent the CMT recommended evidence to communicate to GMA and defining the ESE priorities for engagement at a congress level as needed
Review, comment and approve publications as appropriate as needed
Lead joint alliance collaboration by tumor type
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Essential:
Advanced Medical/Scientific Degree
Extensive experience of Medical Affairs function within a pharmaceutical industry
5+ years’ experience with 1-3 years in HQ Medical Affairs role, Oncology TA experience strongly preferred
Extensive experience in relationship and stakeholder management (3P’s: Payer, Provider and Patients)
Effective matrix leadership experience
Experience working at the medical marketing interface
Experience in Evidence generation planning and clinical trial design
Fluency in spoken and written English
A track record of building and maintaining a deep continued connection to medical practice/healthcare delivery
Collaborative/matrix management skills with a focus on leading diverse groups (e.g., cultural, geographical, functional) to achieve excellent results in shared goals
Strong communication skills with the ability to distil complexity down to what matters to our stakeholders
Strong Financial/Budget Management and Project Management skills
Strong business acumen
Desirable:
Doctorate degree, PharmD (MD or equivalent) with Oncology specialization or PhD in Sciences preferred
Extensive knowledge of the latest technical, regulatory, policy and patient–centric developments
Experience delivering country medical affairs plans
Board Certification, experience/certification in oncology
Experience developing and/or launching a new pharmaceutical product
Experience in managing medical teams
Global experience within the pharmaceutical industry
Working knowledge of FDA requirements
Experience working in US market
Knowledge of relevant Professional Societies and Scientific Medical Experts.
Experience with pharmaceutical drug development and Medical/Scientific Affairs
Familiarity with OPDP, PhRMA code, and key regulations in the pharmaceutical industry
Experience of managing end to end Medical affairs accountabilities for multiple indications within a disease area
Date Posted
18-Feb-2026Closing Date
03-Mar-2026Our 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.
Website: https://www.astrazeneca.com/
Headquarter Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 1999
IPO Status: Public
Industries: Emergency Medicine ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Medical ⋅ Oncology ⋅ Pharmaceutical