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Medical Lead - Prostate

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AstraZeneca
US - Gaithersburg - MDFull timePosted 7 days ago (Aug 6, 2026)

About the role

We are seeking a

Medical Lead, Prostate Cancer

to join

US Medical Affairs

in

Gaithersburg, Maryland

. This is a high-impact leadership role for a medical affairs professional with deep

oncology expertise

, strong

headquarters experience

, and a proven ability to shape and execute strategy in a fast-paced environment. The Medical Lead will serve as the

medical leader for a prostate cancer brand and/or indication

, with accountability for

medical strategy, integrated planning, execution, cross-functional leadership, and budget oversight

. This individual will lead the

Core Medical Team (CMT)

, partner closely with

Global Medical Affairs

, and help ensure that US medical activities are aligned to scientific priorities, evidence needs, and business objectives. This role is ideal for someone who combines

strategic thinking

with

execution excellence

, and who can influence across a complex matrix while maintaining a strong focus on

patients, science, and compliant collaboration

.

Key Responsibilities

Lead US Medical Affairs activities

for a prostate cancer product or indication, providing medical leadership across strategy and execution. •

Develop and lead integrated medical plans

that support key strategic priorities, launch readiness, evidence generation, and scientific engagement. •

Chair and lead the Core Medical Team (CMT)

, aligning cross-functional stakeholders on strategy, tactics, milestones, and resource needs. •

Drive execution of the medical plan

, ensuring activities are timely, compliant, and aligned with medical and business objectives. •

Manage and oversee the medical budget

associated with the brand or indication. •

Partner with Global Medical Affairs

to align US execution with global strategy, data generation plans, and scientific priorities. •

Collaborate with commercial and cross-functional teams

to ensure medically appropriate brand planning and execution. •

Provide medical review and input

to ensure scientific accuracy, balance, and integrity of medical and promotional materials, consistent with applicable standards. •

Build and maintain relationships with external experts

, academic institutions, professional societies, advocacy organizations, payer and provider stakeholders, and other strategic partners. •

Support medical education and scientific exchange

, including advisory boards, speaker training, and other external engagement activities. •

Collaborate on evidence generation plans

, including investigator-sponsored research, HEOR initiatives, outcomes studies, and other medical affairs research activities. •

Work closely with field medical teams and key account stakeholders

to support a coordinated medical strategy for key external accounts. •

Contribute medical insight into product safety discussions

in partnership with Patient Safety colleagues.

Essential Qualifications

MD, DO, PhD, or PharmD

with relevant medical, scientific, or pharmaceutical industry experience. •

5+ years of relevant experience

in the pharmaceutical industry, clinical practice, and/or research, preferably in

oncology

or another closely related therapeutic area. •

Significant oncology experience

, including a strong understanding of disease area strategy and scientific engagement. •

Headquarters-based medical affairs experience

, with demonstrated involvement in strategic planning and cross-functional execution. • Experience supporting a

brand, disease area, or indication strategy

in a

US, regional, or global

organization. • Strong ability to work effectively across

cross-functional teams

and influence stakeholders without direct authority. • Excellent

written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational

skills. • Strong

business acumen

, including awareness of the evolving

US payer and provider landscape

. • Ability to travel domestically and internationally, up to approximately

30%

.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in

oncology product launches

or pre-launch planning. • Experience leading

integrated medical planning

and coordinating execution across multiple stakeholder groups. • Familiarity with

prostate cancer

and/or other complex oncology disease areas. • Experience working with

medical evidence generation

,

HEOR

,

external sponsored research

, or scientific publication planning. • Knowledge of relevant

professional societies

,

scientific experts

, and the broader oncology external landscape.

What You Bring

• A strong commitment to

patient outcomes

and scientific excellence. •

Strategic agility

, including the ability to anticipate, shape, and respond to market and scientific trends. • Strong

leadership presence

and the ability to guide teams through complexity. • Proven ability to

engage and influence senior stakeholders

across medical, commercial, and global teams. • Strong

collaboration, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills

. • Sound judgment, analytical capability, and a track record of delivering impact. • The ability to coach, mentor, and elevate those around you. @@HD@@ Why Join This Team @@/HD@@ This is an opportunity to play a central leadership role in a

priority area within US Oncology Medical Affairs

. You will help shape medical strategy for an evolving prostate cancer portfolio, work at the intersection of

science, evidence, launch planning, and cross-functional leadership

, and contribute to meaningful outcomes for patients. The annual base pay for this position ranges from $193,821 - $289,922. 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. At AstraZeneca, we change the practice of medicine and improve patient experiences by generating and communicating compelling medical evidence. We translate our wealth of medical and scientific expertise to ensure that the data we produce helps physicians better treat patients at every point in their journey. Our culture is one of openness and transparency, fused with ambition and drive. We are a supportive and trusting place to grow your career, empowering each of us to take a tailored approach to our development.

Date Posted

06-Aug-2026

Closing Date

26-Aug-2026 Our 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.

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