Sr. Global Medical Affairs Leader - Prostate Cancer
Do you have expertise in, and curiosity, for Medical Affairs in 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 a Senior Global Medical Affairs Leader (GMAL), Prostate cancer, to join us at our dynamic site in Cambridge, UK! The Senior GMAL will report to the Head of Genitourinary (GU) cancers and will play a pivotal role in leading the Global Medical Affairs strategy and execution for a key asset within the therapeutic area. The Sr GMAL will work cross-functionally with Clinical Development, Commercial, and other stakeholder teams to maximize patient benefit and deliver scientific leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and execute the global medical affairs strategy for assigned assets in prostate cancer
Lead the planning and implementation of evidence generation activities, including real-world evidence and medical affairs studies
Provide medical leadership in the development of scientific communication and publication strategy
Represent medical affairs on cross-functional teams, including the Global Product Team (GPT), ensuring alignment with the overall asset strategy
Collaborate with regional and local medical teams to support the implementation of local plans and to ensure consistency with the global strategy
Serve as the global expert for assigned assets, interfacing with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and scientific experts
Contribute to the development and delivery of materials and training for internal stakeholders
Ensure compliance with all regulatory and ethical standards
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Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of Master degree in a scientific field or equivalent medical/scientific qualifications
At least 5 years of senior/specialized experience within pharma/life sciences and/or medical experience (e.g. significant clinical/academic/medical affairs roles/organizations)
Experience and ability to lead and provide strategic leadership across functional working groups and teams within a complex matrix organization
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced Scientific degree (PhD, PharmD, MD)
Oncology medical experience
Expertise in product launches and/or mature brand development
Cross Asset/Tumor Medical Strategy experience is advantageous and highly desirable
Desired Skills and Experience:
Experience with evidence generation and market-shaping activities
Proven ability to work in a complex, matrix environment.
Strong scientific acumen and the ability to interpret and communicate complex data.
Are you ready to bring 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.
Date Posted
17-jun.-2025Closing Date
30-jun.-2025Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form. ]]>
