Global Scientific Director, Oncology Medical Training

at  AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca, we pride ourselves on crafting a collaborative culture that champions knowledge-sharing, ambitious thinking and innovation – ultimately providing employees with the opportunity to work across teams, functions and even the globe.
Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office is purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.
Our dedication to sustainability is also central to our culture and part of what makes AstraZeneca a great place to work. We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected which is why we’re taking ambitious action to tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Education: Advanced degree in a scientific field, health sciences (Master’s or higher), or a Bachelor’s Degree with clinical experience.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Prior experience in Medical Affairs, with a focus on field medical roles.
• Demonstrable experience in capability training or similar fields.
• Proven track record in project management.
• Experience with budget management.
• Familiarity with matrix organizational structures and cross-departmental collaboration.

SKILLS:

• Critical thinking and long-term planning abilities.
• Competence in setting/managing priorities, resources, and performance targets in a global/regional context.
• Practical knowledge of clinician-facing Medical Affairs functions.
• Clear understanding of Medical Affairs compliance requirements.
• Experience in designing and delivering Medical Affairs training programs.
• Proficiency in instructional design systems.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with various roles across Medical departments.

The Oncology Medical Training (OMT) function at AstraZeneca is a tumour-aligned, specialist training team – where a passion for science, expertise in adult learning principles, and a curiosity to push boundaries meets with our commitment to improving patient outcomes. The OMT function plays a critical role in ensuring our Medical teams excel in the scientific knowledge and capabilities required to facilitate significant engagement with the clinical community and reinforce our position as leaders in Oncology.
As a Global Scientific Director, you are responsible for delivering comprehensive and impactful training content for AstraZeneca medical teams worldwide. You will partner with relevant tumour area collaborators to identify global medical training needs, identify potential innovative solutions, implement educational initiatives, and evaluate success via metrics- based approaches. Key to the role will be development of an internal and external network, to assist in the effective implementation of training activities across teams and throughout the business.