Do you have expertise in, and interest in for leading Medical Affairs teams 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 Director - Global Medical Affairs Leader supporting our Breast Franchise, to join us at our dynamic site in the greater DC Metro area in Gaithersburg MD! The GMAL will play a key role in the development of medical strategy and execution of key deliverables to support the launch and lifecycle management globally within our Breast Franchise. This position will work collaboratively with various internal and external partners and have specific ownership of key strategic elements of the medical plans.What Youll Do:Working on the development and delivery of key elements of the global medical tactical plan, the main tasks of the GMAL include:· Work autonomously, managing multiple projects and tasks and parts of the brand budget.· Partner with indication lead GMALs and Senior GMALs on external comms strategy· Engages across functions and markets at a peer level viewed as enablers for key senior stakeholders· Drive external engagement and communication strategy· Work together with Senior GMALs to deliver evidence strategy including ESR strategy· Serve as Strategic Lead for Advisory boards where appropriate, including developing a strategic plan for ad boards, shaping the agendas, and working collaboratively to ensure the right stakeholders are included in discussions· Responsible for Key External Expert mapping activities and development of engagement plans with key internal stakeholders· Develop an external education plan including delivery of AstraZeneca-led Symposia and other scientific exchange meeting· Will manage and/or contribute to Global Medical Projects· Ensures that all Medical and business activities are carried out in compliance with AZ standards, standard operating procedures, and external regulationsMinimum Qualifications:· Minimum of bachelors degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent medical/scientific qualifications and/or significant industry and/or therapeutic experience.· Minimum of 4 years’ experience in pharma/life sciences and/or medical experience (e.g. significant clinical/academic/medical affairs agency roles/organizations)· Experience in External Engagement and communication strategy· Excellent communication and presentation skills in English· Experience of multi-stakeholder management· Ability to influence others without authority· Strong project management skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including development, marketing, and health outcomes.· Good understanding of drug development and commercialization processes including understanding of outcomes research /payer access issues· Proven ability to generate, analyse and interpret clinical trial and published dataPreferred Qualifications· Advanced Scientific degree preferred (PhD, PharmD)· 3+ years in a Headquarters Medical Affairs role or Global Clinical R&amp;D· Oncology and Breast Cancer experience· Country launch experienceAre 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.The annual base pay for this position ranges from $ 185,412 - $278,119. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. Date Posted05-Nov-2025Closing Date13-Nov-2025Our 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.