Do you have expertise in oncology medical affairs and a passion for shaping medical strategy in breast cancer? Would you like to apply your expertise to support high-profile pre-launch and launch activity in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life-changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines, primarily for the treatment of diseases in four therapy areas – Oncology; Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism (CVRM); Respiratory & Immunology (R&I); and Rare Disease.

At AstraZeneca Australia, we have been working to deliver the best value to patients for more than 60 years, and we push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines.

Business Area
Our Medical team plays a central role in shaping strategy, generating evidence and building trusted scientific partnerships that improve outcomes for patients. Within this environment, the breast cancer portfolio is one of the most strategically important and medically exciting areas of the business, with significant pre-launch and launch activity planned over the next 12–18 months.

Based in Sydney, this role supports the breast cancer portfolio through medical strategy, launch readiness, scientific narrative development and external expert engagement. You will work closely across Medical, Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory and broader cross-functional teams in a fast-moving precision medicine environment with multiple launches and strong internal visibility.

What you'll do

• Provide scientific and medical leadership across the breast cancer portfolio, shaping strategy and supporting impactful pre-launch, launch and post-launch activities.
• Develop and implement medical strategy across designated products, assets and indications, ensuring strong alignment with cross-functional priorities and business objectives.
• Support significant pre-launch and launch activity, including medical input into brand strategy, promotional material review and strategic scientific narrative development.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with KOLs and expert clinicians, using external engagement to inform strategy and support medical objectives.
• Contribute to key workstreams including PBS/reimbursement submissions, regulatory support and expert support letters.
• Help shape patient-centric initiatives and broader medical activities that support treatment continuity and improved patient outcomes.
• Work effectively with cross-functional teams to support aligned execution in a strategically important and highly visible portfolio.

Essential for the role

• Experience in Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong oncology background, with breast cancer strongly preferred.
• Experience as a Medical Manager, or experience as a MSL with strong strategic project exposure.
• Demonstrated ability to develop or contribute to medical strategy and support pre-launch and launch activity.
• Strong scientific capability, with credibility as a subject matter expert.
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills.
• Ability to build and leverage external expert relationships.

Desirable for the role

• Prior experience as a Medical Manager in oncology.
• Strong scientific background in biomarkers, precision medicine or broader oncology science.
• Experience in reimbursement or regulatory support activity.
• Experience within a field medical or strategic medical role supporting launches.

Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We're on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what's next!

• Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can't wait to hear from you.
• Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope it's yours.

Where can I find out more?
Visit our Global Website - https://www.astrazeneca.com/
Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/
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AstraZeneca in Australia has been formally recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) and as a Gold Tier Employer within the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI). Visit our ANZ Careers Page - www.astrazeneca.com.au/careers.html to learn more about our commitment to fostering a flexible, diverse, and inclusive environment.

We recognise that any recruitment process may present challenges, if there is anything we can do to make our recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know via this Form.

Date Posted

30-July-2026

Closing Date

26-Aug-2026

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.