Title: Oncology Scientific Partnership Medical Director
Location: New England, US/ North East
Field-based

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The Oncology Scientific Partnership Medical Director (SPMD) – US, NEW ENGLAND /NORTH EAST is a member of the Center for Oncology Medical Partnerships within the US Medical Affairs team. In this role, you will develop and execute systems/institution specific plans for key sites, networks and pathways within your geographic region with focus on scientific, clinical, and evidence generation. This is a field-based role, reporting to the National Field Medical Director, Oncology SPMD.  The successful candidate will be expected to live within their assigned geographic region. 

 

Utilizing your extensive expertise in oncology and account management you will define and implement a comprehensive medical strategy at identified priority US systems and networks. Successfully merging unique capabilities of assigned systems and networks with US Oncology Medical Affairs objectives. 

 

This role is part of a collaborative matrix team that partners closely across several functional areas within US Oncology, including but not limited to, Precision Medicine, Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs), Health Economics Outcomes Research (HEOR), Real World Evidence (RWE), Research & Development, External Alliances, National Oncology Account Director (NOAD) Team ,Clinical Trial Site Management and Monitoring ( SM&M) and related stakeholders.   

 

The SPMD will align with the NOAD and Account Director team in their assigned territories and serve as their medical partner in identified oncology specific accounts, oncology networks, oncology pathways and oncology group purchasing organizations/subsidiaries.   The SPMD will champion innovative opportunities through interactions with Cancer Center Leaders (e.g., “C & D” suite) and other USMA staff on tumor specific opportunities. 

 

Major Responsibilities: 

 

In conjunction with USMA franchise leadership, develop, support and drive US Oncology Medical Affairs strategy at assigned US-based health systems with a focus on innovation/enterprise-wide activities 

Medical partner to NOAD and other Account Directors for priority US-based health systems, O-GPOs, oncology networks, oncology pathways and primary medical contact for leadership within assigned US-based health systems 

Develop and maintain a clear medical account strategy plan including an enterprise-wide view that reflects the USMA, R&D, and oncology franchise objectives at assigned health systems 

Lead through influence when collaborating with other internal stakeholders at AstraZeneca; including but not limited to SM&M, HEOR, RWE, MSLs, R&D, External Alliances, and Precision Medicine 

Develop strong medical relationships across AstraZeneca functions and key scientific decision makers. 

Act as the single point of contact for medical communications to leadership in assigned US-based health systems.  

Responsible for coordinating AstraZeneca medical/scientific resources to support the needs of decision makers within assigned US-based health systems. 

Develop and drive scientific information exchanges as needed in identified US-based health systems; Knowledge of all tumor types and encompassing entire AZ Oncology Portfolio 

Utilizes knowledge of AstraZeneca matrix, institution and healthcare industry to strategically drive innovative solutions to patient care gaps in assigned region 

Attend and participate in key conferences as needed 

Minimum Requirements: 

Advanced Degree required in a relevant scientific field; Doctorate in Science, Medicine, Pharmacy or equivalent;  

3+  years’ experience of oncology specific experience within the pharmaceutical industry 

Existing relationships with oncology accounts, oncology IDNs, oncology pathways and oncology networks.  

 

Thorough knowledge of the US clinical oncology clinical landscape and formulary decision making process 

 

Strong interpersonal and project management skills 

Strategic influencing and matrix leadership skills to engage internal and external stakeholders 

Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment across medical and commercial non-sales functions 

Existing peer-level KEE relationships and US-based health system knowledge 

Working knowledge of US healthcare landscape, including US regulatory and compliance requirements 

 

Preferred Requirements: 

Previous leadership experience in a strategy-setting role in the pharmaceutical industry 

5+ years of oncology specific experience within the pharmaceutical industry 

 

 

Date Posted

28-Apr-2025

Closing Date

11-May-2025Our 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.