AstraZeneca

Associate Director, Oncology Outcomes Research

AstraZeneca$150K — $225K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry, graduate degree strongly preferred (PhD, MS, MPH) in health economics, epidemiology, outcomes research, or related disciplines.
  • Expertise in epidemiological and health outcomes methodology in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • In-depth knowledge of research methods for real-world research and HEOR projects, including pharmacoepidemiologic models.
  • Understanding of the Global and US healthcare systems and their analytics needs.
  • Scientific expertise in oncology with familiarity in various data sources.
  • Strong analytical, judgment, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Execute the asset strategy, including real-world evidence and value proposition assessment.
  • Support and lead the execution of health outcomes strategy for specific assets at a global and US regional level.
  • Communicate and influence internal and external collaborators within GMA, OBU, and ORD.
  • Assist the asset lead in internal review and governance meetings to ensure scientific rigor.
  • Present research findings at scientific congresses and contribute to manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
  • Translate research outputs into tools for field teams.
  • Manage vendor relationships and project budgets to ensure timely, high-quality project completion.
  • Maintain knowledge of the cancer disease landscape, market dynamics, and reimbursement issues.

Benefits

  • Qualified retirement program (401(k) plan).
  • Paid vacation and holidays.
  • Paid leaves.
  • Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
Full Job Description
Do you have expertise in, and curiosity for leading Medical Affairs teams in Oncology? Apply your experience to changing the way cancer is treated at AstraZeneca, a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines. Help to advance our incredible pipeline by applying expertise and accelerating our pathway to finding a cure. A dedicated Oncology Business Unit (OBU), this is the place to build a best-in-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 ground-breaking science with one of the broadest and deepest Oncology pipelines in the business.

The Associate Director, Oncology Outcomes Research is an individual contributor role and will be a key member of an Asset team that is collectively responsible for delivering strategic plans and executing projects. The Associate Director, Oncology Outcomes Research reports to the Asset Lead and will be responsible for supporting the development of strategy and leading the execution of health outcomes and real-world strategies and studies on a global and US market level. This role is also responsible for working with key internal stakeholders in the design, execution and communication of studies. This position requires an individual with scientific knowledge of HEOR and its application throughout development process, business acumen, and interpersonal skills.

What You'll Do:
  • Responsible for the execution of the Asset strategy including real world evidence, and other activities to assess, quantify and communicate the value proposition for the asset.
  • Responsible for supporting the development and leading the execution of asset specific Global and US Regional health outcomes strategy.
  • Responsible for strategically communicating and influencing a diverse group of internal and external collaborators in GMA, OBU and ORD.
  • Supports the asset lead in key internal review and governance meetings to ensure the scientific difficulty of AZ sponsored research including ERT.
  • Present research findings at scientific congresses and participate in the development and writing of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals
  • Translate output from research into tools and resources for field teams
  • Manage relationships and budgets with vendors to ensure timely completion of high quality, projects
  • Maintain in-depth knowledge of the disease state, market & customer dynamics, the competitive landscape, and reimbursement issues


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Minimum 3 years' experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry, graduate degree strongly preferred (PhD, MS, MPH) in health economics, epidemiology, outcomes research and/or related disciplines.
  • Understanding and knowledge and application of epidemiological/health outcomes methodology within pharmaceutical industry at an international level.
  • In-depth expertise with research methods for real world research, HEOR projects including pharmacoepidemiologic models.
  • Knowledge of the Global and US healthcare systems and their changing needs for health economic and payer analytic information.
  • Scientific expertise in oncology with knowledge of different data sources
  • Demonstrated expertise in analytical, judgment and problem-solving skills.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced Scientific degree
  • Developed conceptual and integrative thinking with capability to access internal and external resources for advice.
  • Standout teammate and supports the asset team within the O2R organization.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
  • Oncology experience preferred


The annual base pay for this position ranges from $ 150,202.40 - 225,303.60 USD. 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. Benefits offered include 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 Posted
22-Jun-2026

Closing Date
05-Jul-2026

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of prescription drugs. The company was formed in 1999 through the merger of Astra AB and Zeneca Group plc. AstraZeneca's products are used to treat a wide range of medical conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and diabetes. The company has operations in over 100 countries and employs more than 76,000 people worldwide. AstraZeneca is committed to developing innovative medicines that improve the health and well-being of people around the world.
Learn more about AstraZeneca
Size
83,100 employees
Market Cap
$211.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+10.2%
Revenue
$26.6 billion
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