GLOBAL SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, ONCOLOGY MEDICAL TRAINING

Global Scientific Associate Director, Oncology Medical Training Location.
Barcelona, Spain Join our Oncology Medical Training (OMT) function at AstraZeneca, where we combine a passion for science, expertise in adult learning principles, and a curiosity to push boundaries with our dedication to improving patient outcomes.
As the Global Scientific Associate Director, you will be responsible for delivering comprehensive and impactful training content for our medical teams worldwide.
This role is key to developing an internal and external network, assisting in the effective implementation of training activities across teams and throughout the business.
Accountabilities.
Your responsibilities will include driving the development and delivery of scientific capabilities training initiatives, developing comprehensive therapeutic area training curricula, demonstrating adult learning principles to deliver effective learning experiences, and leading the delivery of oncology training programs.
You will also manage the training budget, aligning financial resources with strategic training initiatives.
Essential Skills/Experience.
Advanced degree or equivalent experience in scientific subject area or applicable health sciences field (Master’s Degree or higher) or a Bachelor’s Degree with clinical experience Extensive experience in oncology Medical Affairs experience in pharmaceutical industry (³3 years) or other proven experience such as scientific education or clinical practice Experience in crafting and implementing training programs, and understanding of adult learning principles Demonstrated experience in managing a budget Demonstrated project management experience with a proven record of driving impact Experience in scientific/therapy area training programs relevant to Medical Affairs Working knowledge of clinician-facing Medical Affairs functions Excellent organisational, interpersonal and customer leadership skills When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to encourage life-changing medicines.
In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions.
That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office.
But that doesn't mean we're not flexible.
We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility.
Join us in our outstanding and ambitious world.
At AstraZeneca, we’re all here to make an impact – to achieve our bold ambition of eliminating cancer as a cause of death.
In the Oncology Business Unit, we relentlessly follow the science, challenging the status quo to deliver more effective treatments to patients in need.
Our dedication means we purposefully push back the limits of knowledge to change the practice of medicine.
To ensure no patient is left behind, no matter what stage of disease.
We’re brave disruptors – entrepreneurial, courageous and groundbreaking in our approach.
Here you have the opportunity to step up, take personal accountability and lead changes in our ever-evolving environment.
Are you ready to join a team that makes it happen? Together we can make this the greatest decade ever in the fight against cancer.
Apply now! So, what’s next? Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you! To be considered for this great opportunity, please complete the full application at your earliest convenience – it is the only way that our Recruiter and Hiring Manager can know that you feel well qualified for this opportunity.
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