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Astra Zeneca
Boston, Massachusetts · Hybrid

Global Development Medical Director, Hematology Oncology

Medical AffairsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$242k-$362k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · hybrid
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Weekends
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Posted 28m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join AstraZeneca as a Global Development Medical Director, Hematology Oncology in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $241K - $362K
  • Short-term incentive bonus
  • Equity-based long-term incentive program
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Paid leaves
  • Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.

This position offers hybrid flexibility, competitive compensation. Work with AstraZeneca in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Global Development Medical Director leads the design and implementation of clinical hemato-oncology programs while ensuring scientific rigor and patient safety. They act as a medical monitor for clinical trials and collaborate cross-functionally to support regulatory submissions and product development strategies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or international equivalent with at least 2 years of relevant experience and clinical training in hemato-oncology. Proficiency in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and experience in the design or conduct of clinical studies in oncology are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Clinical trial designMedical monitoringRegulatory affairsClinical developmentData reviewProtocol developmentScientific leadershipCross-functional collaborationCommunication skillsRisk-benefit assessmentRegulatory submissionClinical research

Medical Affairs — Physician Career Context

Astra Zeneca holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 28 active listings.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$302k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $285k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Astra Zeneca

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Short-term incentive bonus
Equity-based long-term incentive program
401(k) plan
Paid vacation and holidays
Paid leaves
Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage