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Astra Zeneca
Boston, Massachusetts

Global Development Medical Director, Hematology Oncology

Medical AffairsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$242k-$362k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 7h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join AstraZeneca as a Global Development Medical Director, Hematology Oncology in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. We are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $242K - $362K
  • Short-term incentive bonus opportunity
  • 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.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

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

Key Responsibilities

The Global Development Medical Director leads the clinical strategy and implementation of hematology-oncology projects while ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance. They collaborate cross-functionally to design clinical trials, interpret data, and manage the delivery of clinical study reports.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or international equivalent with at least two years of relevant experience and clinical training in hematology-oncology. Proficiency in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and experience in clinical study design within the pharmaceutical or research environment 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 interpretationScientific leadershipCross-functional collaborationProtocol developmentSafety monitoringRegulatory submissionStakeholder managementClinical research

Medical Affairs — Physician Career Context

Astra Zeneca holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 33 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 opportunity
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