Associate Director, Marketing Excellence

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of oncology? As an Associate Director of Marketing Excellence, you'll serve as a strategic advisor to US OBU brand teams, helping to achieve ambitious business outcomes for our in-line brands and pipeline. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across US Marketing, Global Marketing, and other key teams to evolve and embed marketing strategies, processes, skills, and capabilities. This role reports to the Commercial Excellence Director within the AZ US Oncology Business Excellence Team. Accountabilities: Partner closely with US Launch Leads, US Brand Leads, and Franchise Heads to address unmet needs and roll out solutions that elevate US OBU marketing capability. Engage as a strategic marketing advisor to US marketing teams, participating in key meetings during launch planning, brand strategic planning, and asset lifecycle planning. Collaborate with Global Integrated Business Planning and Global Business Transformation teams to localize global marketing frameworks for US OBU needs. Develop and embed world-class processes, best practices, innovative frameworks, expertise, and awareness to elevate US OBU marketing excellence capability. Partner with US OBU Training to design and execute a sustainable marketing learning curriculum and upskill core marketing skills among stakeholders. Work with Business Planning, Legal & Compliance teams to ensure marketing initiatives adhere to US regional governance standards. Identify areas for marketing innovation by collaborating with internal stakeholders to operationalize effective marketing solutions. Serve as a key communication agent, disseminating best practices, tools, learning opportunities, and frameworks to enhance marketing effectiveness across the team. 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 dynamic environment where the brightest minds work side by side. Our growth mindset drives us to harness global diversity, sharing expertise and skills while learning from failures. We collaborate seamlessly across Research & Development and other business areas to make a significant impact at scale. With a deep pipeline of transformative medicines, we are changing the way cancer is treated through innovation. Join us as we lead the next wave of transformation for patients and the industry. Ready to take action? Apply now to join our team and make your mark on the future of oncology!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years’ experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry
• 5+ years in-depth experience in commercial, brand marketing, or sales management
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, including market dynamics, regulatory landscape, and healthcare professional engagement
• Self-motivated with excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams across functions
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence with and without authority
• Highly organized and able to work independently on multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• MBA and/or advanced Degree in life-sciences, business, technical fields
• Oncology and/or Specialty Care business acumen
• Prior strategy or management consulting experience
• Strong process skills and ability to work in a matrixed organization with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with US Launch Leads, US Brand Leads, and Franchise Heads to address unmet needs and roll out solutions that elevate US OBU marketing capability.
• Engage as a strategic marketing advisor to US marketing teams, participating in key meetings during launch planning, brand strategic planning, and asset lifecycle planning.
• Collaborate with Global Integrated Business Planning and Global Business Transformation teams to localize global marketing frameworks for US OBU needs.
• Develop and embed world-class processes, best practices, innovative frameworks, expertise, and awareness to elevate US OBU marketing excellence capability.
• Partner with US OBU Training to design and execute a sustainable marketing learning curriculum and upskill core marketing skills among stakeholders.
• Work with Business Planning, Legal & Compliance teams to ensure marketing initiatives adhere to US regional governance standards.
• Identify areas for marketing innovation by collaborating with internal stakeholders to operationalize effective marketing solutions.
• Serve as a key communication agent, disseminating best practices, tools, learning opportunities, and frameworks to enhance marketing effectiveness across the team.

Benefits

• qualified retirement programs
• paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves)
• health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees