Senior Director, Field Physician - Rare Endocrinology & Rare Tumors

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Remote - NationwideFull TimeEndocrinology
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join AstraZeneca as a Field Physician – Rare Endocrinology & Tumors in United States. The Field Physician – Rare Endocrinology and Rare Tumors, US Medical Affairs, is a board- certified disease specialist with extensive clinical practice experience. They will have excellent peer relationships with key opinion leaders in their disease area.

Key Responsibilities

  • linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours. Date Posted 06
  • 2026 Closing Date 12
  • led, patient

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join AstraZeneca as a Field Physician – Rare Endocrinology & Tumors.

Key Skills

Clinical practiceMedical affairsRare endocrinologyRare tumorsKOL engagementStrategic planningMedical strategyClinical educationCross-functional collaborationBusiness acumenRegulatory complianceLeadershipCommunicationScientific assessmentTherapy area strategy

Requirements

Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree with board certification in relevant fields and possess at least 10 years of clinical practice experience. Strong leadership, communication skills, and a working knowledge of the U.S. payer and provider landscape are essential.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Senior Director, Field Physician - Rare Endocrinology & Rare Tumors at Astra Zeneca a 5.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Endocrinology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Endocrinology — Physician Career Context

This Endocrinology position at Astra Zeneca is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Endocrinology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $260k, with the typical range spanning $200k to $340k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Remote - Nationwide.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical practice, Medical affairs, Rare endocrinology, Rare tumors, KOL engagement, Strategic planning, Medical strategy, Clinical education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Endocrinology role.

Core responsibilities: The Field Physician will serve as a medical expert, engaging with key opinion leaders and providing strategic input for medical deliverables within US Medical Affairs. They will also support clinical education, training, and the development of therapy area strategies across cross-functional teams.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Endocrinology physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Astra Zeneca

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
10+
5.5

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

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