Associate Director Oncology Outcomes Research-Gaithersburg, MD

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 in Gaithersburg, MD 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. 

 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. 

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, Oncology Outcomes Research, 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 collaborators in the building, execution and communication of studies. This position requires an individual with scientific knowledge of HEOR and its application throughout development process, business insight, 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 of 2 years’ experience, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry.

• Graduate degree, (PhD, MS, MPH) strongly preferred in health economics, epidemiology, outcomes research, or a related discipline.

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

• In-depth knowledge 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 understanding in oncology with knowledge of different data sources 

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

• Travel-10-15% 

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 

The annual base salary (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $149,000-$223,000. However, 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) or to receive a retirement contribution (hourly 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 salary (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.

Please note that our offices will be closed during the company shutdown period from December 25 - January 1, so there may be a slight delay in our response to your application; we appreciate your patience and will review all submissions promptly upon our return.

Date Posted

02-Mar-2026

Closing Date

09-Mar-2026Our 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.