Tumor Lead, Lung Cancer - Oncology Outcomes Research

The Oncology Outcomes Research(O2R)team is composed ofhighfunctioningindividuals withexceptional strategic,technicaland communication skills. The teamis a key member of the Evidence Generationto PublicationOrganizationwithin Oncology Medical Affairsanddevelops strategy for and delivers impactful real world, economic and patient reported research for the AZ oncology portfoliofor the global and US organizations. The mission of the team is to focus onidentifying,quantifyingand communicating themedicalvalue propositionof 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. EachTumorLeadis responsible fordeliveringstrategy and tactics for global and US medical affairs teams. 

Key Stakeholders forthe Tumor Leadinclude:MedicalTumor LeadsinGlobal Medical Affairs,US MedicalAffairs,Regional Medical Affairs (EUCAN andInternational)andGlobal and US Market Access and Pricing teams.

TheTumorLeadreports to theHead,Executive Director, Oncology Outcomes Researchand willbe responsible fordevelopingand implementinghealth outcomes andreal-worldstudieson a global and US market level. TheTumor Leadis also responsible forstrategically communicating and influencing a diverse group of internal and external partners ata senior level.

TheTumorLeadwillbe responsible forleadinga team ofmolecule/assetfocuseddynamic researchers,includingmanagers of managersand delivering strategic plans andimplementingprojects toaccomplishthis mission.

Main responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the Global andUStumorevidencestrategyincludingreal world evidence, and other activities toassess, quantifyand communicate thevalueproposition 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,overseeingapproval ofall study concepts,protocolsand publications

• Overseea teamwith responsibility to support the Global and US market. The team will deliver both thestrategy and technical execution of projectsfor that specific tumor

• Responsible for strategically communicating and influencing a diverse group of internal and external partners at theseniorlevelinMedical Affairs, Commercial and R&D

• Proactive relationship and communications with key stakeholderswho are their counterparts inGlobal 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 withdiverse technical skills andenablethem to deliver impactful and measurable results

• Coaches andmentorsindividuals at all career levels to help them grow in both soft and hard skills

• Oversee the developmentand executionofresearchplans for tumors andmolecules

• Identifiesefficienciesin researchmethodologyand execution of projectsincluding but not limited to real world research, claims database analyses, registries,comparative effectiveness research, patient preference analyses,modelingand literature reviews.  

Required Skills

• 15 + yearsexperiencein the pharmaceutical industry

• graduate degree(MS, MPH,PhD) inhealth economics(HE), epidemiology, outcomes research(OR)and/or related fields.

• In-depthexpertisewith research methods for real world research, HEOR projects includingpharmacoepidemiologicmodels

• Scientificexpertisein oncology withknowledge of different data sources

• Proven ability witha track recordof success in developing and leadingteams

• Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as strong leadership and interpersonal skills

• Demonstratedexpertisein analytical, judgment and problem-solving skills

• Travel-25%

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

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $249,185 to $373,778. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.