Director, Global Oncology Publications

Location: Boston, Seaport or Gaithersburg, MD 3 days per week in office Do you have   expertise   in and passion for Medical Affairs in Oncology ?    AstraZeneca’s vision in Oncology is to help patients by redefining the cancer-treatment paradigm with the bold ambition to   eliminate   cancer as a cause of death. We are proud to work on groundbreaking science with one of the broadest and deepest Oncology pipelines in the business! Help to advance our pipeline by applying   expertise   and accelerating our pathway to finding a cure.    What   you'll   do:   Lead the development and execution of the publication strategy and tactical plan for   Oncology   global clinical studies in humans from Phase   Ib -IV, and non-clinical trial sources including health economics and outcomes research, epidemiology, real-world evidence (RWE), payer, and non-interventional studies.   Head the development of scientific, clinical and RWE planning data into   timely   publications for prescribers, payers, and patients through disease state and medicine insights   Day-to-day management of assigned publication plans, delivery of outputs, financial tracking and meeting activities, working closely with all members of the delivery team and external alliances   Lead external agency partners to ensure the accuracy of publication plan and publication results with respect to time, quality and cost, and ensuring   accurate   compliance documentation   Required for the role:   R elevant university degree (BS/BA) or advanced degree in a scientific or medical field ( eg   PharmD, PhD, MD)   3+ years publications pharmaceutical experience or 5+ years in medical communications agency   Adept at collaborating across multiple functions and hierarchies to develop and execute long-term strategic publication plans on time and on budget   Be independent, organized, and able to act as a leader in a fast-paced environment   Communicate with collaborators   regarding   the planning and development of publication deliverables   Ensure strict adherence to company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards in all publications   Strong project management skills and ability to collaborate with agency partners   Nice to have:   Therapeutic knowledge in oncology   Knowledge of publication management systems   Certification as a Medical Publication Professional (CMPP) desired   Why AstraZeneca?   At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means   we’re   opening new ways to work, pioneering groundbreaking methods ,   and bringing unexpected teams together.   Interested ? Come and join our journey.   The annual base   pay   for this position ranges from $193,000 to $289,900. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. 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; eligibility to   participate   in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). 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.   Date Posted 29-Jun-2026 Closing Date 30-Jul-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.