AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca

Senior Medical Director - Biologics

US - Wilmington - DE · Director

Sponsorship not specified$244k-$365kDetected 3 days ago
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About the role

  • This role is ideally suited for a physician or pharmacist with deep expertise in a relevant medical specialty and experience across late-stage development, launch readiness, and post-approval medical excellence.
  • The Senior Medical Director ensures US medical strategy is aligned with global direction while remaining responsive to the healthcare and clinical landscape within the United States.
  • At AstraZeneca, teams work across global boundaries to make an impact and find answers to complex challenges.

Responsibilities

  • Drive Phase 4 and lifecycle management strategy, including real-world evidence (RWE) and effectiveness studies relevant to US clinicians and payers.
  • Maintain accountability for the evolving US product scientific narrative, incorporating new data, guidelines, and real-world insights.
  • Lead planning and participation in national and regional company-led advisory boards
  • Internal Collaboration & Capability Building:
  • Cross-functional partners (commercial, market access, HEOR)
  • 24-Sept-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.

Requirements

  • Doctoral degree (MD, PhD, MBBS or PharmD)
  • 3+ years of demonstrated experience or strong expertise in respiratory, allergy/immunology, or gastroenterology.
  • Ability to travel 25% on average within the US and occasionally internationally.
  • Experience supporting first in class, disease-modifying, or specialty products.
  • Strong understanding of the US payer and provider landscape.

Compensation

  • The annual base pay for this position ranges from $243,586.40 - $365,379.60 USD.

Benefits

  • Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
  • Serve as a US medical lead for tezepelumab activities, accountable for development and execution of the US Brand Medical Plan across pre- and post-approval stages.
  • Provide strategic medical input to US brand and launch strategy, ensuring alignment of scientific priorities with patient and clinical needs.
  • Translate complex biology, clinical data, and disease state insights into actionable US medical strategies.
  • Lead ongoing post-approval medical strategy to support appropriate scientific exchange and optimize patient care.
  • Provide medical mentorship for US publication strategy and congress planning; medical review of promotional and non-promotional materials.
  • Serve as a medical spokesperson for the US brand as appropriate, supporting external scientific discussions and media inquiries.
  • Ensure high-quality, compliant scientific exchange that advances medical knowledge and education.
  • RWE and health outcomes research
  • Evidence Generation & Medical Governance:
  • Collaborate with medical evidence and payer teams to build and implement:

Company info

  • The role is an integral part of the US Core Medical Team (CMT) and is a primary US medical point of accountability for scientific strategy, evidence generation, and external engagement.
  • Are you ready to be part of a talented, cross-functional team working together to improve lives and make the biggest possible impact for patients, science and society?

Equal opportunity

  • If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
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