US Medical Director – COPD Biologics

AstraZeneca

. Serve as the US medical lead for COPD Biologics, accountable for development and execution of the US Brand Medical Plan across pre and post approval stages .

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeNew Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $200,693 - $275,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the US medical lead for COPD Biologics, accountable for development and execution of the US Brand Medical Plan across pre and post approval stages
Provide strategic medical input to US brand and launch strategy, ensuring alignment of scientific priorities with patient and clinical needs
Translate complex biology, clinical data, and disease state insights into actionable US medical strategies
Lead US medical strategy for late-stage clinical development
Develop and implement pre-approval external scientific engagement strategy consistent with regulations
Partner with evidence, payer, and outcomes teams to define early value evidence strategy relevant to the US healthcare environment
Lead ongoing post-approval medical strategy to support appropriate scientific exchange and optimize patient care
Serve as a medical spokesperson for the US brand as appropriate

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctoral degree (MD, PhD, MBBS or PharmD) or equivalent education
3+ years of demonstrated experience or strong expertise in Pulmonary Medicine, respiratory pharmacology, or immune mediated disease
Experience in late-phase clinical development and/or post-approval medical affairs
Well-developed comprehension of the US regulatory environment, including FDA and OPDP
Excellent scientific communication, presentation, and customer engagement skills
Ability to travel 20-25% on average within the US and occasionally internationally

Benefits

Comp & perks

short-term incentive bonus opportunity
eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles)
retirement contribution (hourly roles)
paid vacation and holidays
paid leaves
health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

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Hard Skills & Tools

Pulmonary MedicineRespiratory PharmacologyClinical DevelopmentMedical AffairsScientific CommunicationPresentation SkillsCustomer Engagement

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingCollaborationLeadershipAdaptability

Certifications

MDPhDMBBSPharmD