AstraZeneca

US Medical Lead, Follicular Lymphoma

AstraZeneca$160K — $190K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctorate in Medicine (M.D, D.O), PhD, or PharmD with significant experience in onco-hematology or related fields.
  • Minimum 5+ years in industry, clinical, or research environments with strategic ownership.
  • 1-3 years in HQ Medical Affairs role is preferred.
  • Expertise in hematology/oncology clinical evidence and patient management.
  • Strong leadership skills with a history of impactful change.
  • Business acumen and financial management experience.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with ability to engage senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Core Medical Team in shaping and delivering US Medical Affairs strategy for hematology oncology.
  • Develop and execute the integrated medical plan informed by scientific, clinical, and multi-channel insights.
  • Manage a portfolio of investigator-initiated studies aligned with AstraZeneca’s clinical development plan.
  • Lead real-world evidence strategy from concept through execution and ensure effective communication.
  • Create and implement the US publication plan for generated evidence.
  • Provide medical review and input for critical materials and safety discussions.
  • Support scientific exchange with field medical and key account teams.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for national and international travel (up to ~30%).
  • Access to professional development through collaboration with key external partners.
  • Engagement in high-impact medical strategies aimed at advancing hematology oncology treatment.
Full Job Description

Accountabilities:

As the Medical Lead, you will help shape and deliver the US Medical Affairs strategy for a priority hematology oncology indication. In this highly visible role, you will lead the Core Medical Team, develop and execute the integrated medical plan, and use scientific, clinical, customer, and multi-channel insights to inform evidence generation, product development, and launch readiness. You will collaborate across Medical, Clinical Development, Patient Safety, Commercial, Market Access, and Field Medical teams to advance science-driven strategies with meaningful impact for patients and the lymphoma community. Key responsibilities include managing a portfolio of investigator-initiated studies that complement the AstraZeneca clinical development plan, leading the real-world evidence strategy for the assigned indication or asset from concept through execution and communication, and creating the US publication plan for generated evidence. You will also provide medical review and input for key materials, engage strategic external partners, contribute to safety discussions, and support scientific exchange with field medical and key account teams.

Essential Skills/Experience:

  • A Doctorate in Medicine (M.D, D.O), PhD or PharmD degrees plus proven experience.

  • A minimum of 5+ years of related work experience in industry, clinical or research institution, preferably in onco-hematology, solid tumors, or related experiences, having ownership of the strategy

  • 1-3 years in HQ Medical Affairs role

  • Expert technical depth in disease area – Hematology/Oncology

  • Thorough understanding of drug development and pharmaceutical market support and in-depth knowledge of Hematology/Oncology (clinical evidence and real-world patient management)

  • Strong leadership with a proven track record of change and impact

  • Strong business acumen skills and experience with financial management

  • Proven ability to interact productively with both commercial and scientific/medical colleagues, with ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders and work collaboratively in cross-functional teams

  • Ability to travel nationally and internationally. Travel will be, as appropriate, up to ~30% of the time

  • Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, negotiation and presentation skills

Desirable Skills/Experience:

  • Active license as Doctorate in Medicine (M.D, D.O), PhD or PharmD degree

  • Additional training such as an M.P.H., M.B.A., or other advanced degree

  • Product Launch Experience and FDA requirements

  • Experience working in US market

  • Experience in supporting brands or disease area levels in-country, regional, or global organizations is preferred

  • Experience with the clinical management of lymphomas disease

  • Experience in evidence generation planning and clinical trial design

  • Experience in a strategy-setting role within Medical Affairs and navigating sophisticated business challenges

  • Experience in developing and maintaining a network that includes third-party expert

  • Background in practicing medicine, clinical research, and familiarity with biostatistics, epidemiology and health outcomes

  • Knowledge of relevant Professional Societies and Scientific Medical Experts.

  • Line management (People leadership) with demonstrated coaching and mentoring experience

Date Posted

17-Sep-2026

Closing Date

29-Oct-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.
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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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