Associate Director, Integrated Insights

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

23h • $155,000 - $233,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Access Strategy Integrated Insights Associate Director, US Oncology supports multiple franchises and indications across AstraZeneca’s oncology portfolio, including upcoming launches and above-brand initiatives. The role develops actionable insights related to oncology Access Strategy, identifies drivers and barriers to product access, and distills learnings that can be applied across the portfolio. It leads primary research and, as needed, secondary data analytics in partnership with internal teams and external vendors. Close collaboration with Access Strategy, Brand Insights and Analytics, Brand Marketing, and other commercial stakeholders is essential.

Based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, the position requires a mandatory minimum 60% in-office presence. The role reports to the Director, Market Access & Precision Medicine Integrated Insights within the US Oncology Business Excellence (OBEX) team. Indications covered may shift based on business needs, and responsibilities may include precision medicine and biomarker testing insights work.

The Associate Director leads qualitative and quantitative analyses, identifies business questions and creates research and analytics plans, develops expertise in Access Strategy, and communicates findings through concise reports and presentations tied to business implications. The role integrates research, analytics, field input, marketing, and Access Strategy perspectives into commercially relevant recommendations; leads KPI development and reporting; manages external vendors; promotes standardization and capability building; and uses AI tools to improve efficiency and accelerate insights generation.

The company lists an annual base pay range of $155,000 to $233,000. The role also offers a short-term incentive bonus opportunity and eligibility to participate in the equity-based long-term incentive program for salaried roles. Benefits listed include a qualified retirement program (401(k)), paid vacation and holidays, paid leaves, and medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage, subject to applicable plan terms. Overtime pay applies to hourly and salaried non-exempt employees working qualifying overtime hours.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of consulting experience in the pharmaceutical sector.
• Experience supporting market access strategy, payer insights, or related access-focused commercial work.
• Solid understanding of primary market research methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with stakeholders and communicate insights effectively.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Recent consulting experience is essential.
• Ability to work in the Gaithersburg, Maryland office at least 60% of the time; this requirement is mandatory.

Nice To Haves

• Experience beyond consulting within pharma/biotech or related industries, such as analytics, market research, or investment banking.
• Advanced degree in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, or Economics; an MBA; or a degree in biomedical sciences.
• Experience in oncology and/or precision medicine or biomarkers.
• Comfort with quantitative analytics and patient-level datasets, such as IQVIA or Symphony.
• Experience developing end-to-end launch insights plans.
• Strong project or program management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead qualitative and quantitative analyses to deliver clear, actionable insights for priority business needs.
• Identify key questions and design research and analytics plans with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Develop deep expertise in Access Strategy to inform strategy and operational plans.
• Create concise, compelling reports and presentations that connect insights to business implications.
• Integrate insights from primary research, secondary analytics, field input, marketing, and Access Strategy into commercially relevant recommendations.
• Lead KPI development, tracking, and reporting for access strategy teams or brands, serving as the voice of HCPs, payers, and other access strategy stakeholders as needed.
• Manage external vendors to ensure high-quality project execution.
• Champion standardization and capability building across brands and franchises.
• Incorporate AI tools to enhance efficiency and accelerate insights generation.
• Independently drive KBQ development and proactively recommend relevant insights support to stakeholders.
• Build stakeholder relationships and use stakeholder feedback and insights to develop relevant recommendations.
• Navigate ambiguity, challenge assumptions, and take informed risks.
• Foster cross-functional alignment and communicate insights persuasively across organizational levels.

Benefits

• Short-term incentive bonus opportunity.
• Eligibility to participate in an equity-based long-term incentive program for salaried roles.
• Qualified retirement program (401(k) plan).
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Paid leaves.
• Medical coverage.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior