Oncology Scientific Partnership Medical Director

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The Oncology Scientific Partnership Medical Director – US, is a member of the Center for Innovations and Medical Excellence group within the US Medical Affairs team. In this role, you will develop and execute systems/institution specific plans for key sites and networks within your geographic region. Focusing 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 the continental US, with Chicago and Dallas metro areas being optimal.

Utilizing your extensive expertise in oncology and account management you will define and implement a comprehensive medical strategy at the VA National Oncology Program, VA Pathways and VISN/VPE engagement. Successfully merging unique capabilities of the Veterans Administration 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, and related stakeholders. 

The SPMD will align with the corresponding NOAD team member in their assigned territories and serve as their medical partner within the VA system. The SPMD will champion innovative opportunities through interactions  VA Leaders, 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 for the VA US-based health systems 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 accounts
• Lead through influence when collaborating with other internal stakeholders at AstraZeneca; including but not limited to 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 VISNsand 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 / VISNs.
• Attend and participate in key conferences as needed
• Prior Account level and VA Experience in  Leadership preferred.

Minimum Requirements:

• Advanced Degree required in a relevant scientific field; Doctorate in Science, Medicine, Pharmacy or equivalent area preferred; MBA preferred
• 3+  years’ experience of oncology specific experience within the pharmaceutical industry

• Thorough knowledge of the US clinical oncology clinical landscape
• 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, VA 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

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