AstraZeneca Posted August 20, 2026

Associate Director, Oncology Outcomes Research

Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States of America Full time
Medical Affairs Oncology Associate Director

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About this opportunity

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.

Do you have expertise in, and curiosity for leading Medical Affairs teams in Oncology? Apply your experience to changing the way cancer is treated at AstraZeneca, a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines. Help to advance our incredible pipeline by applying expertise and accelerating our pathway to finding a cure.

A dedicated Oncology Business Unit (OBU), this is the place to build a best-in-class career. 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 ground-breaking science with one of the broadest and deepest Oncology pipelines in the business.

The Associate Director, Oncology Outcomes Research is an individual contributor role and will be a key member of an Asset team that is collectively responsible for delivering strategic plans and executing projects.

The Associate Director, Oncology Outcomes Research reports to the Asset Lead and will be responsible for supporting the development of strategy and leading the execution of health outcomes and real-world strategies and studies on a global and US market level. This role is also responsible for working with key internal stakeholders in the design, execution and communication of studies. This position requires an individual with scientific knowledge of HEOR and its application throughout development process, business acumen, and interpersonal skills.

What You'll Do:

Responsible for the execution of the Asset strategy including real world evidence, and other activities to assess, quantify and communicate the value proposition for the asset.

Responsible for supporting the development and leading the execution of asset specific Global and US Regional health outcomes strategy.

Responsible for strategically communicating and influencing a diverse group of internal and external collaborators in GMA, OBU and ORD.

Supports the asset lead in key internal review and governance meetings to ensure the scientific difficulty of AZ sponsored research including ERT.

Present research findings at scientific congresses and participate in the development and writing of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals

Translate output from research into tools and resources for field teams

Manage relationships and budgets with vendors to ensure timely completion of high quality, projects

Maintain in-depth knowledge of the disease state, market & customer dynamics, the competitive landscape, and reimbursement issues

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years’ experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry, graduate degree strongly preferred (PhD, MS, MPH) in health economics, epidemiology, outcomes research and/or related disciplines.

Understanding and knowledge and application of epidemiological/health outcomes methodology within pharmaceutical industry at an international level.

In-depth expertise with research methods for real world research, HEOR projects including pharmacoepidemiologic models.

Knowledge of the Global and US healthcare systems and their changing needs for health economic and payer analytic information.

Scientific expertise in oncology with knowledge of different data sources

Demonstrated expertise in analytical, judgment and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced Scientific degree

Developed conceptual and integrative thinking with capability to access internal and external resources for advice.

Standout teammate and supports the asset team within the O2R organization.

Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.

Oncology experience preferred

Why AstraZeneca?

When we put diverse cross-functional teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

AstraZeneca offers an environment where you can be at the forefront of healthcare innovation. With opportunities to shape medical practices and contribute to groundbreaking changes in asthma treatment strategies, you'll find yourself immersed in a fast-paced, collaborative atmosphere. Our commitment to improving patients' lives drives us to leverage science and technology efficiently. Here, you'll be part of a thriving team that encourages development without borders.

Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply now and join us on this exciting journey!

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $ 150,202.40 - 225,303.60 USD. 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. Benefits offered include 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

20-Aug-2026

Closing Date

30-Aug-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.

Job details

Seniority
Associate Director
Function
Medical Affairs
Therapeutic area
Oncology
Location
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States of America
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Medical Affairs role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 345 comparable Associate Director Medical Affairs roles across 84 biopharma companies.

345Comparable roles tracked
324Currently active
84Companies hiring similar roles
36Countries represented

Salary context

70 of 345 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Manager, Medical Operations · Merck KGaA $92,900/yr – $139,300/yr
Peer group range $116,100 – $322,000 (median $197,850)

Where these roles are based

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United States116
Japan30
China28
India26
Germany25
China's Mainland17

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Seniority mix

345 of 345 peers have a known seniority level

Manager155
Senior132
Associate Director58

Therapeutic area mix

117 of 345 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology47
Immunology17
Rare Disease12
Dermatology & Aesthetics12
Neuroscience8
Gastroenterology6
Cardiovascular / CVRM5
Vaccines & Infectious Disease5
Respiratory4
Ophthalmology1

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