Associate Director, Oncology Market Access Strategy
About The Position
The Associate Director, Oncology Market Access Strategy will shape U.S. market access for an immuno-oncology medicine, developing strategies to secure timely access, reimbursement, and affordability. Based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, the role turns insights from patients, providers, and payers into value stories and actionable market access plans, working across evidence, policy, customer insight, and commercial functions. The position leads access strategy planning and initiatives; develops product value propositions and messaging across market segments under the guidance of the OMAS Director or Senior Director; and supports account management teams with customer strategy, planning, execution, training, and promotional resources. It also guides tactical resource development, supports junior team members, manages agency relationships and budgets, and ensures work complies with company policies and applicable regulations. The role requires domestic and international travel of up to 20% and an average office presence of at least three days per week, with individual flexibility.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher.
- At least 3 years of progressive experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical market, including payer marketing, brand marketing, market research, account management, and/or field sales.
- Strong or emerging understanding of the U.S. market access landscape and the legal and regulatory environment for pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceuticals.
- Ability to think strategically and translate strategy into tactical implementation.
- Teamwork and leadership skills, including the ability to gain consensus and operate in an ambiguous, complex matrix organization.
- Results-oriented, with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Thorough understanding of customer and industry marketing practices and trends.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant advanced degree, such as an MBA, MPH, PharmD, or PhD.
- Experience developing and executing strategy.
- Experience in oncology and/or managed care or payer experience.
- Experience in oncology buy-and-bill.
Responsibilities
- Lead access strategy planning and initiatives to secure and maintain access, reimbursement, and affordability.
- Develop product value propositions and messaging across key market segments under the guidance of the OMAS Director or Senior Director.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to gather insights from patients, providers, and payers and inform market access strategies.
- Provide input and guidance to the Senior Manager on tactical development of field resources and programs that implement market access strategies.
- Support account management teams in customer strategy, planning, and execution, including training and promotional tools and resources.
- Align strategy with the brand and sales organization to drive product demand.
- Support coaching and development of junior team members.
- Manage agency relationships to ensure timely, budget-compliant delivery of promotional programs.
- Develop and manage budgets in compliance with AstraZeneca finance and accounting requirements.
- Conduct company business in accordance with regulations and company policies.
Benefits
- Eligibility for short-term incentive bonuses.
- Equity-based awards for salaried roles.
- Qualified retirement programs.
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and leaves.
- Health coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
