Director, Oncology Marketing, DNA Damage Response Franchise
AstraZeneca

Job Info

---

At AstraZeneca we work together across global boundaries to make an impact and find answers to challenges. We do this with the utmost integrity even in the most difficult situations because we are committed to doing the right thing. We continuously forge partnerships that help pursue world-class medicines in new ways, combining our people's exceptional skills with those of people from all over the globe.

The Oncology therapy area at AstraZeneca is unparalleled. We have built and strategically acquired one of the most promising Oncology pipelines in the industry. You will be among inspiring oncology industry leaders who will keep you engaged and empower you to be the best. We seek out opportunities to do dynamic and significant work which means we won't just follow the same course of action time and again if we can see potential in a different way of building life changing medicine.

Role Description:

The Director, Oncology Marketing is accountable for the breast cancer indication marketing in the US, in collaboration with the Merck team. As the flagship brand in the DNA Damage Response Franchise, this is a key medicine in the AstraZeneca oncology portfolio; the breast cancer indication represents a significant commercial opportunity in an area of high unmet medical need. You will be charged with developing and implementing a robust commercial strategy and collaborating effectively with key cross-functional partners and the Merck team. Additionally, you will be a key member of the leadership team and play an important role in shaping the overall strategy and culture for the franchise.

This position will report directly into the Senior Director, Brand Strategy and Marketing, and will work in close partnership with other members of the cross-functional team and with the Merck team. This position is based at our Gaithersburg, MD campus (Washington DC Metro area), and will work predominantly on site. Gaithersburg, MD is one of over 400 sites here at AstraZeneca, providing a collaborative environment where everyone feels comfortable and able to be themselves, which is at the core of AstraZeneca's priorities. The Gaithersburg site offers various amenities to help boost efficiency and help keep our employees happy and healthy. This includes a fitness center, employee healthcare clinic, electric vehicle charging stations, dry cleaning, a full-service cafeteria, state-of-the-art on-campus Daycare facility, copy center, game rooms, community garden and more! This is where you'll find newly-designed, activity-based workspaces to suit a variety of working styles while strengthening collaboration between teams. This modern and vibrant scientific campus is the home of the Oncology Business Unit in the US.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develops, evaluates and evolves the brand strategy for breast cancer, including building a brand strategy plan and competitive readiness plans
  
• Collaborates closely and provides direction to cross-functional groups (e.g. Insights, Access, Medical, Sales) for the development and implementation of both strategic and operational plans
  
• Accountable for engaging with the Global Breast Cancer team to ensure alignment and share findings across markets
  
• Monitors brand performance and provide input into forecasting; leads input into business reviews
  
• Develops and delivers key brand presentations in Breast Cancer to leadership and to the field organization
  
• Develops and leads Breast cancer commercial budget
  
• Leads engagement and collaboration with Merck on Breast cancer strategy and operational planning
  
• Leads, coaches, and develops team of pharmaceutical marketing professionals
  

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
  
• 8+ years' experience in pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industry with experience in one or more of the following: managed markets, brand marketing, sales, market research/analytics, strategic planning
  
• Prior in-line HCP marketing experience
  

Preferred qualifications

• MBA in relevant field
  
• Oncology or specialty care experience highly preferred
  
• Understanding of U.S. Oncology landscape including Community oncology and Hospital oncology dynamics, GPOs, Payer landscape, Specialty Pharmacy stakeholders
  
• In-depth Marketing experience (developing brand strategy, performing positioning, messaging, segmentation, targeting, managing ad agency, providing direction on annual budget planning)
  
• Experience across multiple promotional channels (Personal, Non-Personal and Digital, Patient marketing)
  
• Launch experience
  
• Management experience
  
• Experience working in commercial alliance/partnership environment
  

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with ability to clearly and concisely communicate complex constructs
  
• Ability to lead complex projects
  
• Demonstrated ability to work in matrixed environment and to work with Global team
  
• Strong business acumen skills
  
• Ability to lead without authority
  
• High capability at working collaboratively, thinking strategically and operating effectively in a rapidly evolving and competitive market place
  
• High ethical standards and personal integrity
  

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.

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

Next Steps -- Apply today!

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete the full application on our website at your earliest convenience -- it is the only way that our Recruiter and Hiring Manager can know that you feel well qualified for this opportunity. If you know someone who would be a great fit, please share this posting with them.

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 requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.

This job has expired.