CLDP -Oncology Leadership Associate (4 Positions)

Posting for Cohort 2026
Commercial Leadership Development Program (2–3-year MBA Rotational Program)
Location: Gaithersburg, MD (metro Washington DC)
OPEN: July 15, 2025, CLOSE: September 15, 2024
AstraZeneca's Commercial Leadership Associate (OCLA) Program (4 Positions)
Are you ready to drive innovation and shape the future of oncology? The Oncology Commercial Leadership Associate (OCLA) program is your chance to create a significant impact on AstraZeneca's portfolio pipeline. This multifaceted, hands-on role empowers you to work across multiple commercial functions—Marketing, Market Access, Commercial Operations, Insights & Analytics, and Strategy—to enhance our US commercial operations and deliver innovative solutions.

What You’ll Do:
As an OCLA, you'll be at the forefront of AstraZeneca's US Oncology Commercial teams, influencing critical marketing and operational strategies. You'll take the lead on opportunity assessments, channel leadership, messaging, and launch/lifecycle product planning. Your strategic insights will drive the development of operational plans and support our key customers with actionable market access information, enabling them to shape future initiatives and impact patient journeys.

You'll collaborate closely with our Commercial leadership team to solve ad-hoc data challenges, provide recommendations, and advance Market Research, Access, Insight tools, and capabilities. Your contributions will be pivotal in crafting the future of oncology treatment and patient care.

Program Highlights:
Our two-year rotational program, with an option for a third, is crafted to fast-track your career in healthcare management. You'll gain unparalleled experience, build an extensive network, and tackle exciting projects addressing key business challenges. We’re committed to your growth and will invest in your leadership, management, and mentor abilities to prepare you for an entrepreneurial career. IMPORTANT - This role is not eligible for candidates who require employer support for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Additionally, it is not OPT-eligible.

Minimum Requirements:
•    MBA graduation date between June 2025 and June 2026.
•    Validated academic excellence.
•    2-6 years of pre-MBA work experience.
•    Professional or Academic experience in the healthcare sector.
•    Willingness to work on-site in Gaithersburg, MD (metro Washington, DC).
•    Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
•    Strong work ethic with proven leadership achievement and learning agility.

Preferred Qualifications:
•    Healthcare Specialty MBA
•    Pharmaceutical experience
•    A deep understanding of the market access landscape and proficiency in secondary analysis.
•    Familiarity with managed markets, including sales data reporting, analysis, and customer targeting strategies.
•    Robust analytical skills in problem-solving, forecasting, contract development, and financial modeling.

Take the Leap!
This is your chance to shape the future of oncology and accelerate your career with AstraZeneca. Apply today and be part of a team that's making a difference in the lives of patients worldwide. Don’t miss out—join us and lead the charge in transforming healthcare!

Why AstraZeneca?
With emphasis placed on personal and professional development, we truly invest in you, your interests, and your potential. Working in a highly fast-paced yet deeply encouraging and collaborative environment, you’ll be encouraged to take ownership so you can put your knowledge into practice, but with all the mentorship and support you need.

Competitive salary, bonus & benefits 
We offer a competitive salary including a base and performance-based bonus. We offer a generous paid time off program and a comprehensive benefits package (medical/dental/vision/401K). The salary range for this position only is a base salary of $160,000 to $165,000 + Bonus. 

So, what’s next?
All applicants are required to complete a multiple-choice online assessment. You will receive the assessment within 2 weeks of applying, and you will have 5 calendar days to complete it.
If successful, your candidacy will potentially advance to 3 additional stages, which may include a 1-way video interview and a virtual panel interview.  Please note that the virtual panel interview stage is approximately 6 hours long (with breaks), and your attendance is required for the entire time.

Date Posted

15-Jul-2025

Closing Date

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.