Global Medical Affairs Leaders, Diagnostics

Do you have expertise in, and interest in for leading Medical Affairs teams in Precision Oncology? Apply your experience to changing the way cancer is treated in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines. Help to advance our pipeline by applying expertise and accelerating our pathway to finding a cure.

A dedicated Oncology unit, this is the place to build a world-class career. AstraZeneca’s vision in oncology is to help patients by redefining the cancer-treatment paradigm with the bold ambition to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. We are proud to work on groundbreaking science with one of the broadest and deepest oncology pipelines in the business.

We are seeking two Director -Global Medical Affairs Leader (GMAL) for Diagnostics, in different tumor areas, to join us in one of our key strategic sites (see location sites below). Reporting to the Global Head of Medical Diagnostics, the GMAL will play a key leadership role, working to define and deliver medical strategies in a tumor area and will work collaboratively with colleagues on cross tumor asset strategies. The post holder will have specific ownership of key strategic elements of the medical plans across potentially various indications, with a current focus on pan-tumor, GI, and lung.

What You'll Do:

Serving as the strategic leader, representing the Medical vision in key internal forums driving agenda items and actioning accordingly, the key tasks of the Diagnostic GMAL include:

• Ensure the timely, quality input into global medical and lifecycle plans, to support optimal in-market companion diagnostics / testing solutions that enable optimal treatment choices and support patient access to the right drugs
• Accountable for developing strategic and long-term partnerships with relevant external oncology stakeholders and decision makers
• Accountable, based on an understanding of the testing environment and the pathology of the tumor/micro-environment, for defining strategic diagnostic interventions and tailored testing solutions
• Responsible for the leadership of Medical Affairs activities for their indication related to diagnostics, in collaboration with the other tumor/asset medical leaders
• Contribute to the broader strategic planning to build AstraZeneca's medical leadership in the medical diagnostics arena
• Deliver medical diagnostics insights into the development and execution of the overall tumor/asset strategy

Minimum Qualifications:

• Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, PharmD)
• 4+ years of experience in health care delivery; oncology diagnostic or clinical lab experience
• Significant knowledge and experience in Diagnostics/Assay development or implementation and method evaluation
• Understanding of drug development and commercialization processes including understanding of health economic outcomes research/payer access issues
• Proven ability to generate, analyze and interpret clinical trial and published data
• Proven ability to develop and execute diagnostic-focused clinical/ RWD trials
• Track record of successfully developing and executing Scientific 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
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in pan-tumour, GI, or lung cancer diagnostic testing and/or clinical application
• Country launch and implementation of testing experience
• Documented track record of successfully developing and executing Medical Plans both in terms of evidence generation, scientific communications, and external expert engagements
• In addition to Barcelona, Spain; position could be based in Gaithersburg, MD

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.