Tumor Lead, Lung Cancer - Oncology Outcomes Research

The Oncology Outcomes Research(O2R) team is composed of highly functioning individuals with exceptional strategic,technical and communication skills.

The teamis a key member of the Evidence Generation to Publication Organization within Oncology Medical Affairsanddevelops strategy for and delivers impactful real world, economic and patient reported research for the AZ oncology portfolio for the global and US organizations.

The mission of the team is to focus on identifying,quantifyingand communicating the medical value proposition of moleculesin the oncology portfolio.

The team is akey thoughtpartnerfor thetumorleadsandan importantmember of the Global& USMedical Team.

The deliverables from this team have a significant impact on the success of theglobal& USmedical strategy.

There are 5 tumor teams in Oncology Outcomes Research:
Lung, Breast, GU/Gyn, GI/Other and Hematology.

Each Tumor Leadis  responsible for delivering strategy and tactics for global and US medical affairs teams.

Key Stakeholders forthe Tumor Leadinclude Medical Tumor  Leadsin Global Medical Affairs, US Medical Affairs,Regional Medical Affairs (EUCAN and International) and Global and US Market Access and Pricing teams.

This role reports to theHead,Executive Director, Oncology Outcomes Research and willbe responsible fordevelopingand implementinghealth outcomes and real-world studieson a global and US market level.

This person is also responsible for strategically communicating and influencing a diverse group of internal and external partners ata senior level.

The Tumor Leadwillbe  responsible forleadinga team ofmolecule/assetfocuseddynamic researchers,includingmenagers of managers and delivering strategic plans andimplementingprojects toaccomplishthis mission.

• Lead the development and execution of the Global and US tumor evidence strategyincludingreal world evidence, and other activities to assess, quantify and communicate the value proposition for AZ’s oncology portfolio
• Within the Medical Governance process,leadthe Tumor Evidence Review Team (ERT) to ensure the scientific rigor of AZ-sponsored research, overseeing approval ofall study concepts, protocols and publications.
• Overseea teamwith responsibility to support the Global and US market. The team will deliver both the strategy and technical execution of projects for that specific tumor.
• Responsible for strategically communicating and influencing a diverse group of internal and external partners at the senior level in Medical Affairs, Commercial and R&D.
• Proactive relationship and communications with key stakeholders who are their counterparts in Global Medical Affairs, US Medical Affairs, Regional Medical Affairs (EUCAN and International), Global and US Market Access and Pricing teamsand other relevant cross-functional teams
• Experienced manager who can coach and mentor researchers with diverse technical skills and enablethem to deliver impactful and measurable results
• Coaches and mentors individuals at all career levels to help them grow in both soft and hard skills
• Oversee the development and execution of research plans for tumors and molecules.
• Identifies efficiencies in research methodology and execution of projects including but not limited to real world research, claims database analyses, registries, comparative effectiveness research, patient preference analyses, modeling and literature reviews.

• 15 + years experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Graduate degree (MS, MPH, PhD) in health economics (HE), epidemiology, outcomes research (OR) and/or related fields.
• In-depth expertise with research methods for real world research, HEOR projects including pharmacoepidemiologic models
• Scientific expertise in oncology with knowledge of different data sources
• Proven ability with a track record of success in developing and leading teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated expertise in analytical, judgment and problem-solving skills
• Travel-25%

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