Therapy area Medical Head oncology – Lung Cancer

AZ NEMAG will open this vacancy for internal candidates and the position will be decided according to the selected candidate’s home country

Job Purpose:

• Leading the local medical strategy, plans and its execution for assigned Oncology TA across NEMAG countries.
• Responsible for setting Oncology Medical Strategies & Plans aiming at disseminating latest scientific evidence and improving patients’ lives in the TAs in different NEMAG Countries in alignment with Global / regional TA strategies as applicable.
• Responsible for effective & timely execution of the medical plans.
• Uses scientific expertise to contribute to the marketing direction of the brands in the TA.
• Is recognized as a medical expert within the marketing company (MC) in the Oncology TA and will often guide and mentor more junior Medical Affairs colleagues.
• Enables Oncology Medical Affairs team to establish scientific leadership of AstraZeneca and build professional relationships with Key External Experts within the TA.
• Acts as a leader and manager to FMAs/MSLs providing coaching, support, trainings and implementing internal standards and processes.
• Works closely with the TA commercial teams in countries across NEMAG cluster including sales teams.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Medical strategy and clinical input

• Ensure Country Oncology Medical Affairs plans are effective at achieving TA Country goals; Oversee and support Country Medical staff in their execution of Oncology Brand Medical plans.
• Ensure Oncology Medical Affairs team members performance plans (including MAs/ MSLs Plans) are effective at supporting TA goals and objectives and are effective at engaging KEEs optimally.
• Drive Medically led/co-led, based initiatives, in collaboration with CFTs, that contributes to an overarching plan mapped to drive positive patient outcomes and manage the medical budget across NEMAG.
• Provide broad and deep understanding of the therapeutic area cross-functionally. Seen as credible expert by internal and external customers.
• Leverage medical expertise to design, implement, and oversee real-world evidence (RWE) projects. Identifies reliable suitable data sources and ensure the scientific rigor and integrity of real-world studies.
• Responsible for translating RWE into actionable insights that can internally inform medical and commercial strategies and externally improve patient outcomes and inform healthcare decision-making.
• Establish AstraZeneca as a scientific leader through proactive medical inputs and in collaboration with local medical societies / KEEs
• Lead educational initiatives, developing clinical support tools, and providing scientific expertise to support the integration of new medical advancements into clinical practice.
• Agile adoption of innovation through win-win partnerships within the healthcare ecosystem that are scalable and can enable sustainable patient outcomes.
• Organizes and delivers education and training to cross-functional employees to ensure scientific knowledge is kept up to date within the local organization.

People Manager

• Build a performance driven team through recruiting the right talent based on capabilities and abilities required for role.
• Responsible for setting clear expectations, goals, and priorities for the team, and ensuring alignment with the overall medical and business strategies.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, where individuals are supported in their professional development and empowered to contribute their expertise to the broader goals of the organization.
• Promotes a culture of scientific excellence, integrity, and continuous learning within the team.

Medical Governance Oversight

• Leads a team that ensures all product materials for a specific therapy area are kept up to date and accurate.
• Personally, provides expert scientific support and approval on product materials involving large or more complex drugs, or documents and reports for more important conferences/symposiums.
• Has signatory authority on outgoing therapy area materials.
• Advises the marketing team as a medical healthcare expert ensuring the medical and scientific accuracy of outgoing marketing materials.
• Ensure that all branding work is carried out in accordance with AstraZeneca standards and external regulation.
• Governance and overall adherence to processes and regulations including clinical trials, promotional activity, patient safety, etc.

Essential Skills:Scientific Knowledge·Oncology experience is required·New Launches experience is required·Deep understanding of the therapeutic area, disease landscape, competitors, and brands·Knowledge of the product pipeline·Familiarity with brand and competitor clinical trials·Strong ability to interpret, analyze, and communicate clinical data·Solid understanding of the evolving oncology landscape (targeted therapies, immuno-oncology, ADCs, PARP inhibitors, etc.)·Insight into market dynamics·In-depth knowledge of clinical trial processes and drug development·Competence in biostatistics·Knowledge of relevant policies and processes·Demonstrated people management capabilities.Core Competencies:·Strategic thinking and problem-solving ·Leadership and coaching skills ·Cross-functional collaboration and strategic partnering ·Ability to provide strategic input and thought leadership across functions (e.g., brand strategy, medical marketing plans) ·Scientific collaboration and influence ·High ethical standards and compliance mindset ·Team and performance management ·Recruitment, interviewing, and talent development ·Agility in a fast-evolving therapeutic area ·Resilience, consistency, and innovation ·Internal training and knowledge sharing ·Business acumen and commercial awarenessPlanning & Organization·Planning and execution of Medical Affairs activities·Territory planning and resource allocation·Project management with a focus on executional excellence·Organization and coordination of meetings and events·Key External Experts (KEEs) management·Knowledge and adherence to policies and processesCommunication Skills & Stakeholder Engagement·Strong scientific communication and exchange skills with KEEs·Excellent presentation and storytelling abilities·Effective face-to-face communication·Group presentation and training skills·Facilitation and moderation of expert groups·Effective stakeholder engagement and relationship management·Negotiation and influencing skills Essential Experience·Minimum 10 years’ experience engaging healthcare professionals within the pharmaceutical or biotech sector·Strong knowledge of oncology disease areas and treatment landscape·3–5+ years of experience in Medical Affairs managementDesirable skills and experience·Life Science / PharmD / MD degree; postgraduate qualifications are a plus·People management experience is desirable ·External Ecosystem engagement is a strong plus

Date Posted

24-أغسطس-2026

Closing Date

29-أغسطس-2026

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