Director Medical Affairs

Title - Global Publications Lead (Medical Affairs)

Location – Remote, UK

IR35 Status - Outside

Duration – 12 months

Make a meaningful difference at AstraZeneca!

Bring out the best in each other, and yourself, by working together as one.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working give 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.

​Do you have expertise in, and passion forMedical Affairs in Oncology? AstraZeneca’s vision in Oncology is to help patients by redefining the cancer-treatment paradigm with the bold ambition to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. We are proud to work on ground-breaking science with one of the broadest and deepest Oncology pipelines in the business! Help to advance our pipeline by applying expertise and accelerating our pathway to finding a cure. At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life changing medicines.

Working here means being ambitious, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. We’re passionate about the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We commit to those areas where we think we can really change the course of medicine and bring new insights to life!

What you'll do:

• Lead the development and execution of the publication strategy and tactical plan for global clinical studies in humans from Phase Ib-IV, and non-clinical trial sources including health economics and outcomes research, epidemiology, real-world evidence, payer, and non-interventional studies.
• Head the development of scientific, clinical and RWE planning data into timely publications for prescribers, payers, and patients through disease state and medicine insights
• Day-to-day management of assigned publication plans, delivery of outputs, financial tracking and meeting activities, working closely with all members of the delivery team and external alliances
• Lead external agency partners to ensure accuracy of publication plan and publication results with respect to time, quality and cost, and ensuring accurate compliance documentation

Essential Requirements:

• Relevant university degree (BS/BA) or advanced degree in a scientific or medical field (e.g. PharmD, PhD, MD)
• 3+ years publications pharmaceutical experience or 5+ years in medical communications agency
• Adept at collaborating across multiple functions and hierarchies to develop and execute long-term strategic publication plans on time and on budget
• Be independent, organized, and able to act as a leader in a fast-paced environment
• Communicate with collaborators regarding the planning and development of publication deliverables
• Ensure strict adherence to company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards in all publications
• Strong project management skills and ability to collaborate with agency partners

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.