AstraZeneca
Medical Lead, Breast Cancer
$194K–$290K
US - Gaithersburg - MD · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years in Medical Affairs; 1-3 years in HQ Medical Affairs; minimum 3+ years of related work experience in industry, clinical or research institution.
- Education
- Doctorate in Medicine (M.D, D.O), PhD or PharmD degrees or equivalent, plus relevant experience.
About the job
Leads Medical Affairs activities and provides medical leadership to the Core Medical Team, including oversight of medical content, external relationships, product safety input, account support, and outcomes research.
What you'll do
- Lead Medical Affairs activities and provide medical leadership to the Core Medical Team.
- Ensure medical accuracy and fair balance in promotional and learning materials; engage strategic partners and therapy-area experts.
- Collaborate on product safety, key-account support, and the design and execution of HEOR studies and outcomes surveys.
What they ask for
- Doctorate in Medicine (M.D, D.O), PhD or PharmD degrees or equivalent, plus relevant experience.
- 5+ years’ experience in Medical Affairs.
- 1-3 years in HQ Medical Affairs role.
- Minimum 3+ years of related work experience in industry, clinical or research institution; ability to travel nationally and internationally.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting brands or disease areas in-country, regional, or global organizations.
- Solid understanding of FDA requirements; experience in strategy-setting within Medical Affairs.
Pay
$193,800 to $289,800 USD (base salary)
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