Associate Director, Medical Communications and Information

The Associate Director, Medical Communications & Information,is accountable for the execution of US & Global MC&I brand/therapeutic area deliverables, including responding to medical inquiries from healthcare professionals, reviewing/providing scientific consult to promotional materials, and development of scientific content for internal and external stakeholders. The area of focus and level of involvement across specific activities is determined based on the active needs of the therapeutic area team.       

This position is part of the Content Excellence Team within MC&I, and reports directly to an MC&I Director within the respective TA team.  In collaboration with their Director, they also play a critical role in supervising and supporting Medical Information Managers within their team.  

The Associate Director is responsible for delivering on an existing pipeline of work, while also improving operational efficiency and the process of prioritization to manage priorities and capacity.  

• Demonstrate scientific and business expertise relevant to therapeutic areas, including knowledge about existing assets and pipeline  

• Stay abreast with the latest changes and trends in the therapeutic area landscape, including regulatory and compliance, to understand and respond to medical inquiries 

• Ensure that the medical content developed aligns with MC&I priorities and the overall medical strategy 

• Lead on US launch and congress deliverables with oversight of Director(s) 

• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including Medical Affairs and other partner functions 

• Provide staffing support for the MC&I booth at scientific meetings  

• Own the deliverables within your focus area, ensuring quality of content delivered through MIMs  

• Assist MC&I Directors with leading and planning tactical execution of content strategy plan 

• Accountable for development and maintenance of content plans with integration into iMAP  

 Qualifications:

• Advancednced degree in Pharmacy (PharmD preferred), Pharmacology, Science, or equivalent clinical experience 

• 2-4 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry-based Drug/Medical Information/Scientific Communications or equivalent industry experience 

• Demonstrated expertise in drug information communication and management 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills 

• Ability to apply local regulatory (e.g. FDA), legal, and compliance requirements to Medical Affairs activities and drug information delivery 

• Understanding of the information needs for various customer segments 

• Strong collaboration and leadership skills 

• Expert Scientific Knowledge  

• Drug Information Management Expertise

• Medical / technical writing experience 

• Organization and time management skills 

• Strategic Thinking 

• Ability to work in a complex and evolving environment 

Preferred Qualiications:

• Clinical Pharmacy experience with patient care exposure 

• Drug Information Residency or equivalent experience 

• Experience working with Commercial or Brand Teams 

• Medical information call centre experience 

• Experience leading projects and teams 

• Managed Markets or HEOR experience 

• Pharmacy Licensure preferred 

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $ 133,142-$199,712. 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 and eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program Benefits offered included 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, 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. ​

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.