Director Global Medical Affairs Leader, Diagnostics-Gastrointestinal

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

A dedicated Oncology unit, this is the place to build a world‑class career. 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 groundbreaking science with one of the broadest and deepest oncology pipelines in the business.

We are seeking a Director – Global Medical Affairs Leader (GMAL) for Diagnostics – Gastrointestinal (GI) , to join us in the greater DC Metro area in Gaithersburg, MD! Reporting to the Global Head Medical Diagnostics, the GMAL will play a key leadership role, working to define and deliver medical strategies across a tumour area and will work collaboratively with colleagues on cross‑tumour asset strategies. The post holder will have specific ownership of key strategic elements of the medical plans, for complex, large / multiple indications or have full responsibility for the medical plan for single indications.

What You'll Do

Serving as the strategic leader, representing the medical vision in key internal forums, driving agenda items and acting accordingly, the key tasks of the Diagnostic GMAL include :

• Ensure timely, quality input into global medical and lifecycle plans to support optimal in‑market companion diagnostics / testing solutions that enable optimal treatment choices and support patient access to the right drugs.
• Accountable for developing strategic and long‑term partnerships with relevant external oncology stakeholders and decision makers.
• Accountable, based on an understanding of the testing environment and the pathology of the tumour / micro‑environment, for leading on defining strategic diagnostic interventions and tailored testing solutions.
• Be responsible for the leadership of all medical affairs activities related to diagnostics, in collaboration with other tumour / asset medical leaders.
• Contribute to the broader strategic planning to build AstraZeneca’s medical leadership in the medical diagnostics arena.
• Deliver medical diagnostics insights into the development and execution of the overall tumour / asset strategy.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Are you ready to bring new insights and fresh thinking to the table?

Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours. Apply today.

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 follow all applicable laws and regulations on non‑discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

Compensation Information :

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from \$193,281 to \$289,922 USD annually. Hourly and salaried non‑exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short‑term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity‑based long‑term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered include a qualified retirement program (401(k) plan); paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, the employee will be in an “at‑will” position, and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department / team performance, and market factors.

Date Posted

18-Nov-2025

Closing Date

04-Dec-2025

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