Global Commercial Diagnostics Director, Immuno-Oncology

Job Title: Global Commercial Diagnostics Director, Immuno-Oncology

Location: Gaithersburg (US)

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 disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.

What you'll do

You will play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to generate a positive impact and help to improve patients' lives. This role will carry responsibility for commercial diagnostics across the indications of our launch brands.

You will utilize your knowledge and experience of diagnostics and precision medicine to drive the development of the Commercial Diagnostic Strategy for non-Lung immuno-oncology indications across several solid tumors.  You will be responsible for developing the commercialization strategy and marketing plan related to activities specific to the diagnostic, and ensuring launch readiness and execution of the diagnostic is aligned with the Global franchise brand plan.

You will work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, including the franchise commercial team, medical affairs, R&D, insights & analytics, market access, and other critical functions within Global and across key markets.  During your activities, you will develop partnerships with external oncology stakeholders and decision makers through AZ’s involvement with patient advocacy and policy groups, diagnostic developers, thought leaders, and HTA/payer organizations to help create best-in-class diagnostics capabilities which are aligned with the commercial needs of our portfolio.

This role requires a well-rounded commercial executive with demonstrated product-marketing capabilities, strong analytical skills, the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on leadership.  A deep scientific and commercial understanding of the biomarker testing landscape in immuno-oncology, as well as issues which may impact patient journeys and sample testing pathways, is important.

Your key objective is to ensure markets have effective and well-supported plans in place to drive Awareness, Adoption, Access, Availability and Accuracy of biomarker testing to guide patient treatment.  This role will allow you to lead key activities, work across multiple functions, and progress your career in precision medicine.

Essential for the role

• Bachelors’ degree (business or life sciences)

• 10+ years of pharmaceutical and/or diagnostics marketing experience

• Proven track record in launch and commercialization of diagnostic(s), particularly in oncology

• Team-oriented leader with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to influence and lead at all levels of a matrix organization

• Demonstrated track record of formulating Global commercial strategies and executing commercial tactics

• Ability to problem-solve in a rapidly changing, competitive environment

• Excellent analytical skills, demonstrated by the ability to turn analysis into insight and action

• Demonstrated ability to take an enterprise view in leading and facilitating discussions in cross-functional teams

• Thorough understanding of drug development and commercialization processes

Desirable for the role:

• Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, MBA) is preferred

• Global marketing experience, including diagnostic and therapeutic launch experience

• In-market launch experience

• Solid technical background in diagnostics development and biomarker science

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting-edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.

So, what’s next!

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.

Where can I find out more?

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.