Medical Affairs Manager

Medical Affairs Manager

London

Permanent

Introduction to role:

Join our dynamic team at AstraZeneca as a Medical Affairs Manager. In this role, you will be at the forefront of medical innovation in the Oncology field, providing clinical insights, maintaining a strong customer focus, and ensuring clinical governance aligns with the Medical and Business Unit objectives. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful decision-making processes within our organization. Are you passionate about making a difference in patient care and contributing to cutting-edge medical advancements? This role is for you!

Accountabilities:

As a Medical Affairs Manager, your responsibilities will include providing medical input to business strategic and operational planning for Lung Cancer or Gastrointestinal Cancers, aiding the delivery of clinical insight, customer focus and clinical governance into Medical and Business Unit objectives, and developing and delivering pre-/peri-launch and life-cycle management medical plans. You will work closely with the field MSL team, MSP and head office medical team and other cross-functional teams, to deliver local brand strategic plans and medical tactics.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Registered Physician (GMC), Pharmacist (General Pharmaceutical Council), or Scientist (PhD/MSc)

• Proven Medical Affairs experience within the pharmaceutical industry

• Strong project leadership and delivery skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive execution

• Experience developing and leading medical education strategies and peer-to-peer learning initiatives to address identified educational needs

• Good understanding of the UK healthcare environment, including NHS structures, decision-making processes, and stakeholder networks

• Demonstrated ability to build credible scientific relationships and engage effectively with external healthcare and scientific stakeholders

• Collaborative team player with a strong sense of accountability, ownership, and personal impact

• Strong scientific and clinical acumen, with the ability to interpret, evaluate, and communicate complex data

• Knowledge and practical application of the ABPI Code of Practice and PMCPA requirements

• Qualified ABPI Final Signatory/Nominated Signatory, or willingness to obtain certification within 9 months of appointment

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Advanced qualification or specialist training in Oncology

• Membership or Fellowship of a Royal College or the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

• Experience in lung and/or gastrointestinal tumour oncology

• Experience leading evidence generation activities, including real-world evidence, observational research, or investigator-initiated studies

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.

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by innovation and entrepreneurial thinking to redefine cancer treatment. Our globally-renowned Oncology area is leading rapid business growth, offering exciting opportunities to make a significant impact on patients' lives. We foster a culture of openness and transparency, empowering our team members to take charge of their development while collaborating across functions to advance our pipeline. With science at the core of our decision-making, we strive to transform how patients living with cancer are treated by leveraging partnerships and communicating groundbreaking scientific evidence.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of our journey to eliminate cancer as a cause of death!

Date Posted 28-Aug-2026

Closing Date 12-Sept-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.