• Job Description

  Req#: R-168139

  Do you have expertise in and curiosity for leading Medical Affairs teams in Oncology? Apply your experience to changing the way cancer is treated at AstraZeneca, a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life-changing medicines. Help to advance our incredible pipeline by applying expertise and accelerating our pathway to finding a cure.

  The Centre for Oncology Data Excellence is composed of highly functional individuals with strong research skills, operating globally across brand and tumor areas to develop data asset strategy to advise evidence outcomes required to inform medical asset brand strategies and priorities. The Center for Innovative Research Methods Patient-Centered and Digital Science is a center of excellence (COE) and is a key member of the CODE organization.

  The Director is accountable for collaborating with a team that operates globally and that is responsible for designing and implementing innovative research methods for the conduct of health outcomes and real-world research that will improve the quality and turnaround time for the portfolio of evidence-generation organization studies and the deliver digital and patient-focused research for the AstraZeneca oncology portfolio.

  What You'll Do:

  • Develops plans and strategies to implement identified efficiencies in research methodology and execution of projects to expedite delivery timelines.
  • Conceive and implement innovative research methods to support medical studies and health outcomes research including using alternative real-world data sources and /or partnerships with non-traditional scientific partners.
  • Collaborate closely with internal global cross-functional collaborators including physicians, Medical Affairs Leaders, Evidence Generation and External Alliances Leadership teams, Global, US, EU, and International Medical Leadership teams, and Oncology Market Access.
  • Ensure inclusion and capturing of patient perspective where applicable to ensure a patient-focused approach.
  • Research, evaluate, and implement innovative digital science solutions including new digital health tools for use in Global Medical Affairs-led studies, and seek opportunities for innovation and simplification.
  • Be a thought partner in thinking through how to optimize data collection in observational research, Global Medical Affairs-led trials, and External Sponsored Research.
  • Foster collaborative relationships with expert investigators in external academic institutions and research organizations
  • Ensure that all Medical and business activities are carried out in compliance with AZ standards, standard operating procedures, and external regulations.

  Minimum Qualifications:

  • Minimum 6 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry with an MS degree or doctoral degree (PharmD, Ph.D., MD) in epidemiology, digital health, outcomes research, statistics, and/or related subject areas.
  • Ability to be creative and collaborate on innovative research methods for conducting observational research and clinical trials.
  • Significant understanding of methodologies and statistics for observational research and clinical trials.
  • Recognized as a subject matter expert with deep technical expertise in one of the following areas digital and patient-centered research methods for real-world research, epidemiology, and HEOR projects.
  • Scientific and business expertise in oncology with a strong understanding of key global and regional issues and concerns.

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • PhD in scientific subject area
  • Extensive knowledge of the latest technical and regulatory expectations
  • Expertise in patient-centered research including patient-reported outcomes and patient-preference research
  • In-depth expertise with research methods for real-world research, HEOR projects including pharmacopoeia
  • Operational expertise in risk management and prioritization

  About Gaithersburg

  Our Gaithersburg, Maryland facility crafts life-changing medicines for people around the world. This campus employs more than 3,500 specialists in our field and is only a short drive from Washington, DC. This modern and vibrant scientific campus is the home of R&D and Oncology in the US. Here, we play host to some of the most groundbreaking technology and lab spaces, all designed to encourage collaboration and cross-functional science. We believe employees benefit from being challenged and inspired at work. We are dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusion and collaboration.

  The Gaithersburg site offers various amenities to help boost efficiency and help keep our employees happy and healthy. This includes a fitness center, employee healthcare clinic, electric vehicle charging stations, dry cleaning, full-service cafeteria, and copy center. This is where you’ll find newly-designed, activity-based workspaces to suit a variety of working styles while strengthening collaboration between teams.

  Why AstraZeneca?

  AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

  At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being an outstanding Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and fuel your entrepreneurial spirit. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development.

  Date Posted

  22-Jan-2024

  Closing Date

  28-Feb-2024Our 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.

  AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.

• About the company

  AstraZeneca PLC is a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical company with its global headquarters in Cambridge, England.

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