US Medical Director – Immunology

US Medical Director – Immunology

$193K

At Astra Zeneca , we are committed to turning scientific innovation into life-changing medicines for patients. The US Medical Director – Immunology plays a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the US medical strategy for IV/SC and its lifecycle management indications, including systemic sclerosis (SSc),
cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE),
lupus nephritis (LN), and
idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM).

Reporting to the US Medical Head, Immunology , this role is a core member of the US Medical Team Immunology and will help define the scientific narrative, evidence generation plans, launch readiness activities, and scientific communications strategy in the US. This is a highly visible, cross-functional leadership opportunity that will directly influence how scientific data is translated into meaningful medical impact for clinicians, patients, and the broader healthcare community.

• Co-shape and execute US medical strategy for lifecycle management , ensuring alignment with broader business and medical priorities.
• Develop and communicate the US scientific narrative across indications, translating complex clinical and scientific data into clear, accurate, and compliant strategies and materials.
• Support launch readiness for lifecycle indications, including scientific platform development, congress planning, internal training, scientific response planning, and medical information preparedness.
• Partner on evidence generation strategy , including
  real-world evidence (RWE),
  health economics and outcomes research (HEOR),
  externally sponsored research (ESRs), publication planning, and congress activities.
• Contribute to external scientific engagement plans with key experts, institutions, professional societies, and other stakeholders in a compliant and strategic manner.
• Provide medical review and scientific input for publications, training materials, FAQs, and promotional and non-promotional content in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Deliver scientific and clinical training for Field Medical teams and internal stakeholders to build readiness across lifecycle priorities.
• Collaborate closely with global teams to ensure US insights and needs are reflected in global medical and development plans.
• Ensure full compliance with FDA ,
  OPDP ,
  PhRMA , and Astra Zeneca policies, standards, and ways of working.
• Champion innovative and AI-enabled ways of working to improve efficiency and enhance medical impact.

• An advanced degree such as MS, MD, PhD, or PharmD
  .
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in medical affairs ,
  clinical development , and/or lifecycle management within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or academic sectors.
• Strong expertise in immunology ,
  rheumatology ,
  autoimmune disease , or a closely related therapeutic area.
• Solid understanding of the US regulatory and compliance environment , including FDA and OPDP requirements.
• Experience contributing to evidence generation ,
  RWE/HEOR ,
  publications ,
  congress strategy , and scientific communications
  .
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-functional matrix environment and align US and global medical priorities
  .
• Excellent scientific communication ,
  presentation , and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to translate complex scientific information into clear, compelling, accessible, and compliant messages for diverse audiences.
• Strong judgment ,
  collaborative leadership , and a commitment to high ethical standards
  .
• Willingness and ability to travel within the US and occasionally internationally
  .

• Prior experience supporting launch readiness for new indications or lifecycle expansion opportunities.
• Experience working across multiple stakeholder groups, including Medical ,
  Commercial ,
  Clinical Development ,
  Regulatory ,
  Market Access/HEOR ,
  Medical Information , and Patient Safety
  .
• Familiarity with building or refining scientific platforms and medical response strategies
  .
• Experience engaging with external experts ,
  institutions , and professional societies in a compliant scientific exchange setting.
• Interest in or experience with innovative and…