Medical Affairs Manager

Medical Affairs Manager

London

Permanent

Introduction to role:

Join our dynamic team at AstraZeneca as a Medical Affairs Manager. In this role, you will be at the forefront of medical innovation in the Oncology field, providing clinical insights, maintaining a strong customer focus, and ensuring clinical governance aligns with the Medical and Business Unit objectives. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful decision-making processes within our organization. Are you passionate about making a difference in patient care and contributing to cutting-edge medical advancements? This role is for you!

Accountabilities:

As a Medical Affairs Manager, your responsibilities will include providing medical input to business strategic and operational planning for Lung Cancer, aiding the delivery of clinical insight, customer focus and clinical governance into Medical and Business Unit objectives, and developing and delivering pre-/peri-launch and life-cycle management medical plans. You will work closely with the field MSL team, MSP and head office medical team and other cross-functional teams, to deliver local brand strategic plans and medical tactics.  

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Registered Physician (GMC), Pharmacist (General Pharmaceutical Council) or Scientist (PhD/MSc)
• Experience in Oncology, specifically technical expertise in lung cancer
• Prior experience in a Medical Affairs role within pharmaceutical industry
• Proven project management skills
• Knowledgeable about the UK NHS landscape and set up
• Proven ability to interact with external stakeholders
• Evidence of effective team working and accountability
• Proven capability in PMCPA Code application and compliance training, QAP/Nominated signatory or to be obtained with 9 months if not already obtained

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Higher degree in Oncology (e.g. PhD / MSc in Oncology)
• Member/Fellow of a Royal College of Physicians/Surgeons/GPs or the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
•  ABPI nominated signatory
• Experience in evidence generation projects

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by innovation and entrepreneurial thinking to redefine cancer treatment. Our globally-renowned Oncology area is leading rapid business growth, offering exciting opportunities to make a significant impact on patients' lives. We foster a culture of openness and transparency, empowering our team members to take charge of their development while collaborating across functions to advance our pipeline. With science at the core of our decision-making, we strive to transform how patients living with cancer are treated by leveraging partnerships and communicating groundbreaking scientific evidence.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of our journey to eliminate cancer as a cause of death!

Date Posted

28-Oct-2025

Closing Date

11-Nov-2025

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.