Strategic Project Manager, US Oncology Medical Affairs
AstraZeneca · United States, Gaithersburg, Maryland
Strategic Project Manager, US Oncology Medical Affairs
The Strategic Project Manager (SPM) is responsible for leading and executing projects for the US Oncology Medical Affairs team, from initiation through implementation, ensuring timely and effective delivery within established time, budget, and quality parameters. The SPM partners with designated Franchise and Indication teams, supporting overall strategy and operational excellence.
In this role, the Strategic Project Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams—including global, commercial, and medical colleagues—to drive project planning, execution, and communication. The SPM plays a critical role in capturing business requirements, assessing supplier solutions, managing risks, and proactively identifying opportunities to deliver results that support both Franchise and broader Medical Affairs objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of multiple projects across Franchise and Indication teams, including development and execution of brand strategic plans supporting the US Oncology Medical Affairs organization.
- Develop, maintain, and monitor comprehensive project plans using project management tools to ensure alignment with business goals and objectives.
- Manage timelines for business planning cycles, including coordination and support for the Integrated Medical Affairs Plan.
- Provide operational leadership to the Medical Affairs Franchise team, ensuring the successful delivery of assigned projects and activities in collaboration with internal and external partners.
- Facilitate priority meetings for Franchise and Indication teams: set agendas, drive discussions, track key decisions, and ensure follow-up on action items.
- Support the Franchise Head in business planning and collaborate cross-functionally with finance team, commercial team, and business specialists for franchise-level initiatives to support US Oncology’s business planning cycles
- Identify and implement best practices to streamline operations, improve processes, and drive consistency and efficiency across teams.
- Prepare and maintain project documentation, trackers, and executive-level presentations.
- Proactively communicate project status, issues, and risks to relevant stakeholders and escalate concerns as appropriate.
- Ensure adherence to compliance standards, policies, and procedures, while supporting quality and project assurance activities.
- Leverage tools (include AI) to build efficiencies within workstreams and day to day tasks
Reporting Structure
This position reports to the Senior Director, USMA Business Planning, with functional alignment to the Franchise/Functional team leadership. The SPM operates in a matrix environment, working closely with Franchise Heads, Medical Affairs colleagues, and cross-functional partners.
Essential Skills/Experience
- Bachelor's Degree (B.S. or B.A.)
- Demonstrated project management experience, preferably in medical affairs, oncology, or related pharmaceutical environments
- Strong communication (written and oral), organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Experience working in a matrixed, cross-functional environment
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results on time and within budget
Ability to leverage current AI tools and techniques to streamline processes and optimize ways of working.
- Proficient in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with budget and finance planning
Desirable Skills/Experience
- MBA or MS preferred
- PMP Certification
- Medical Affairs and/or Oncology experience is a plus.
- Experience with Six Sigma or Agile Project Management
The annual base pay for this position ranges from $125,000 to $187,500. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Date Posted
19-Oct-2026
Closing Date
02-Nov-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.