Oncology Market Access Strategy Director

Are you ready to lead the charge in transforming patient access to life-changing medicines? As a U.S. Oncology Market Access Strategy Director at AstraZeneca, based in Gaithersburg, MD, you'll be at the forefront of our rapidly expanding Oncology business. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the U.S. market access strategy for a groundbreaking multi-indication cancer medicine. Join a dynamic team with an entrepreneurial spirit and contribute to the commercialization of our leading Oncology portfolio and robust pipeline of innovative products.

In this role, you will collaborate with a wide breadth of AstraZeneca and partner organization’s cross-functional teams, to craft and deliver on the product value proposition for patients, providers, and payers to facilitate access and reimbursement. Areas of focus will include development and refinement of the brand clinical and economic value story as well as the access dimension of brand planning, formulation of strategies for payers and providers, and enabling account director success through clear articulation of strategy and provision of high impact customer assets. You will also have the opportunity to serve as a subject matter expert in market access with high visibility among leadership in AstraZeneca. The successful candidate will have an ability to thrive in an environment of rapid change, work effectively within cross-functional teams both locally and globally, be highly innovative and creative, and demonstrate their passion for supporting patients throughout their journey.

Accountabilities

In this pivotal role, you will direct the U.S. market access strategy for a novel cancer treatment, ensuring that its value is recognized and realized. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategic approaches that drive access and affordability for patients. Your work will involve pioneering value-based agreements and innovative strategies with payers, ensuring that our medicines reach those who need them most. Are you ready to make a difference?

Essential Skills/Experience

- Bachelor's Degree.
- 10+ years of experience within the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical market Payer Marketing, Brand Marketing, Insight & Analytics, and/or Management Consulting.
- Hematology experience.
- Strong understanding of the US market access landscape and the legal/regulatory environment for pharmaceuticals/biopharmaceuticals.
- Willingness to travel domestically (up to 25%).

Desirable Skills/Experience

- MBA or Advanced Degree in relevant field.
- Experience in customer facing roles.
- Ability to work independently and experience developing and executing strategy.
- Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity in a highly matrixed environment.
- Results oriented with excellent communication and collaboration skills.

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.

At AstraZeneca, you'll be part of a team that is passionate about making a real impact on patients' lives. Our commitment to innovation and excellence drives us to push boundaries and explore new possibilities. We thrive on collaboration, drawing on diverse perspectives to create solutions that ensure access to our transformative medicines. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you'll have the tools and support needed to excel in your career while contributing to a future where everyone has access to sustainable healthcare solutions.

Ready to take on this exciting challenge? Apply now and be part of our journey to change lives through science!

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.