Senior Medical Affairs Leader, Lung Cancer (Europe & Canada))

At AstraZeneca we work together across global boundaries to make an impact and find answers to challenges. We do this with the utmost integrity even in the most difficult situations because we are committed to doing the right thing. We continuously forge partnerships that help pursue world-class medicines in new ways, combining our people’s exceptional skills with those of people from all over the globe. As an EU & Canada Medical Affairs Leader in Zug, Switzerland, you’ll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients’ lives.

AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior EUCAN Medical Affairs Leader with oncology and medical affairs expertise to join our EUCAN Medical Affairs team. This role reports directly to the EUCAN Head of Medical Affairs.

The Senior EUCAN Medical Affairs Leader drives regional medical strategy across EUCAN, ensuring timely, high‑quality input into global and regional plans and supporting country execution. The role builds long‑term partnerships with external stakeholders (advocacy groups, scientific organisations, thought leaders, HTA/payers) to strengthen AstraZeneca’s scientific leadership. Operating in a cross‑functional matrix (medical, development, commercial, access) and partnering with EUCAN country teams across the EU‑27, the leader aligns publications and evidence generation to tumour strategy, leads insights and advisory boards, and coordinates externally sponsored research and collaborations. The role enhances education and patient initiatives, contributes to the broader portfolio strategy, and shapes value delivery for healthcare professionals, systems, and patients.

Essential Requirements:

·Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, PharmD)

·Significant Medical Affairs experience with at least 10+ years total of pharmaceutical or relevant medical/clinical experience

·Demonstrated leadership skills in a cross-functional team environment

·Proven understanding of the lifecycle of the oncology compounds, competition, solid tumours disease areas, such as Lung, breast, ovarian, gastric and pancreatic cancer and hepatocellular carcinoma 

·Understanding of drug development and commercialization processes including understanding of outcomes research /payer access gateways

·Proven ability to generate, analyse and interpret clinical trial and published data

·Track record of successfully developing and executing Medical Plans both in terms of evidence generation, scientific communications and external expert engagements

·Ability to manage multiple projects and products simultaneously to ensure timely, on-target and within budget accomplishment of tasks

·The candidate is expected to have an ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including research and development, marketing, health outcomes and access teams

·Good communication and presentation skills in English

Desirable Requirements:

·Regional Pharma experience

·Country launch experience

·Deep Medical Affairs expertise

·Oncology expertise

Are you ready to bring new insights and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours. Apply today.

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 follow all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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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.