Director, Lung Cancer Strategy and Commercialization

Job Title: Director, Lung Cancer Strategy & Commercialization

Introduction to role:
At AstraZeneca, we transform ideas into life-changing medicines. Here, you'll be part of a dynamic team that embraces entrepreneurial spirit, thinks big, and collaborates to make the impossible possible. Our focus is on harnessing the power of science to address unmet patient needs globally. As Director of Lung Cancer Strategy and Commercialization, you will play a crucial role in leveraging our scientific capabilities to positively impact patients' lives. This position is based at our Gaithersburg, MD campus, the hub for US Oncology and the Oncology Business Unit. The site offers amenities like a fitness center, healthcare clinic, electric vehicle charging stations, daycare facility, and more, fostering collaboration and efficiency.

Accountabilities:
As the Director of Lung Strategy, you will define our commercial leadership in Lung Cancer by aligning strategic efforts across multiple assets to achieve our ambitious goals. You will integrate promotional priorities across stakeholders and segments, coordinate planning across brands, and drive above-brand initiatives. Collaborating with franchises and cross-functional teams, you will set tumor-level priorities and ensure coordinated US customer engagement. You will shape a strategic plan for lung cancer in the US, aligning strategy with execution to maximize patient identification. Your scope includes current and future assets as new data emerges. Reporting directly to the US Franchise Head – Lung Cancer, you will be a core member of the franchise leadership team.

Essential Skills/Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree
- At least 5 years of marketing, strategy experience (US and/or global)
- Able to demonstrate agility to create, identify and quantify trends
- Exhibit high capability at working collaboratively, thinking strategically
- Comprehensive understanding of US market and roles of customer facing teams

Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Advanced degree (e.g. MBA, MD)
- Experience in US marketing or strategy within Oncology
- Experience with launch of indication/molecule
- Experience in Lung Cancer

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire 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 unique and ambitious world.

AstraZeneca offers an environment where innovation thrives! We are committed to advancing societal change by building diverse teams internally and fostering inclusion and belonging. Our fast-paced culture encourages quick decision-making and smart risks, empowering everyone to take ownership and disrupt norms. With one of the deepest pipelines in the industry, we bring transformative medicines to market, making a significant impact on cancer care.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of our journey to transform cancer treatment!

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $192,000 to $226,000. 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

01-Jul-2025

Closing Date

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