Medical Director, Dyslipidemia
Listed compensation
$193k-$290k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · hybrid
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join AstraZeneca as a Medical Director, Dyslipidemia – Hybrid, $193K-$290K in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. Location: Wilmington, Delaware Hybrid: 3 days a week onsite At AstraZeneca, we work together across global boundaries to make an impact and find answers to challenges. We do this with the utmost integrity even in the most difficult situations because we are committed to doing the right thing.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $193K - $290K
- Short-Term Incentive Bonus
- Equity-Based Long-Term Incentive Program
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Paid Leaves
- 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. Work with AstraZeneca in Wilmington, Delaware, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Director leads the development and execution of US medical strategies for dyslipidemia, ensuring alignment with clinical and business objectives. They coordinate cross-functional initiatives and engage with external scientific partners to drive evidence-based care and medical innovation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an advanced healthcare or scientific degree such as an MD, PhD, or PharmD. A minimum of 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specifically within Medical Affairs or related clinical fields, is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
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 Delaware is 99.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$242k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $242k in an average-cost state. 63.5% of Delaware clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
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