Global Commercial Director - EGFR Lung Cancer
AstraZeneca
Summary
At AstraZeneca, our franchise teams are pivotal in driving launch and commercial effectiveness, setting direction to shape the cancer care landscape and empower care teams. We seek a highly motivated Global Commercial Director to join our EGFR team and be part of bringing EGFR lung cancer treatment to more patients globally.
Job description
Typical Accountabilities
- Drive brand strategy implementation, tactical planning and flawless execution of key launch deliverables in partnership with Global and local markets in line with the expectations from the AZ business cycles
- Partner with key markets to understand performance drivers/barriers and evolve plans to maximize the business
- Support ongoing insights development and engagement with experts, community HCPs and patient groups. Shape and apply insights to brand strategy and implementation
- Drive well-coordinated and high-impact plans for maximizing opportunities at key congresses - collaborating with respective AZ teams
- Develop patient strategies and deliverables, shaping and advancing plans for optimizing the patient experience
- Strengthen internal community: provide leadership across markets, cross-pollinate launch learnings, and support other engagement and communications efforts
- Partner closely with brand and indication teams to ensure alignment of above-asset initiatives with brand led initiatives
- Collaborate closely with and provide direction to cross-functional partners (e.g. Insights, Access, Medical, Sales, Training, Corporate Affairs) for the development and implementation of both strategic and operational plans
- Accountable for engaging with Regional/Country teams to ensure alignment and share learnings across markets
- Develop and deliver key brand presentations to leadership
- Manage agency relationships, workflow, and commercial budget
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field
- 5+ years of marketing experience in the pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industry, with experience in brand marketing, strategic planning, market research, or sales
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific data into clear, impactful marketing communications
- Strong ability to manage complex projects and work within a matrixed environment
- Demonstrated ability to lead without authority and work collaboratively across functions and markets
- Must have strong "team-player" mindset
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or advanced degree in a related field
- Ability to proactively tackle complex challenges based on scientific curiosity and strong commercial acumen
- Demonstrated ability to translate scientific data into commercial strategy and action
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field
- 5+ years of marketing experience in the pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industry, with experience in brand marketing, strategic planning, market research, or sales
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific data into clear, impactful marketing communications
- Strong ability to manage complex projects and work within a matrixed environment
- Demonstrated ability to lead without authority and work collaboratively across functions and markets
- Must have strong "team-player" mindset
- MBA or advanced degree in a related field
- Ability to proactively tackle complex challenges based on scientific curiosity and strong commercial acumen
- Demonstrated ability to translate scientific data into commercial strategy and action
Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Short-term Incentive Bonuses
- Equity-based Awards
Company overview
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused pharmaceutical company dedicated to accelerating the delivery of life-changing medicines that create enduring value for patients, society, and shareholders. With a workforce of over 94,300 employees worldwide, the company operates across three core therapy areas: Oncology, BioPharmaceuticals (including Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, Respiratory & Immunology), and Rare Disease. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, AstraZeneca maintains strategic R&D centers in Cambridge, Gaithersburg (US), Boston (US), Gothenburg (Sweden), Shanghai, and Beijing. The company generated $54.1 billion in total revenue in 2024 and invested $13.6 billion in scientific research and development. AstraZeneca's bold aspiration is to be pioneers in science, lead in disease areas, and transform patient outcomes, with a goal to launch 20 new medicines and achieve $80 billion in total revenue by 2030. The company is recognized for its commitment to sustainability, health equity, and creating an inclusive work environment where diverse perspectives drive innovation.