Medical Director – Oncology & Clinical Research (Egypt)

About the role

As the Medical Director for Oncology & Clinical Research in Egypt, you will lead the transformation of medical affairs at AstraZeneca, driving scientific leadership, rapid market access, and a customer‑centric, performance‑driven medical function.

Key responsibilities

• Define and lead the medical and clinical research strategy for the Oncology portfolio, aligning priorities with country objectives and business needs.
• Partner cross‑functionally to shape therapy area and brand strategies, ensuring strong evidence generation and dissemination before and after launch.
• Provide strategic oversight of the local clinical research agenda, including study feasibility, planning, recruitment, timelines, budgets, and vendor management.
• Strengthen medical organizational effectiveness by building a high‑performing, customer‑focused function supported by robust systems, processes, and governance.
• Reinforce AstraZeneca’s position as a scientific leader in Oncology through proactive medical contributions and trusted partnerships with investigators and healthcare stakeholders.
• Lead evidence generation activities across priority therapy areas using clinical studies, real‑world evidence, and other scientific initiatives.
• Provide expert medical and scientific input to support regulatory strategy, research execution, and timely market access.
• Ensure high‑quality clinical trial delivery through oversight of study plans, site performance, vendor deliverables, and risk escalation.
• Maintain full compliance with internal policies, pharma codes, local laws, patient safety, pharmacovigilance, and clinical trial governance.
• Build and develop capabilities across the function, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous development.

Required profile

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) or bachelor’s degree from a medical or pharmaceutical school.
• Extensive experience as a Medical Director in a pharmaceutical company.
• Proven oncology experience is mandatory.
• Strong background in relationship and stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities to drive change and transformation within a medical function.

Required skills