Associate Director, Oncology Market Access Strategy

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

11h • Hybrid

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 works across evidence, policy, customer insight, and cross-functional teams to translate insights from patients, providers, and payers into value propositions and executable plans. The position operates in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and averages at least three days per week in the office, with flexibility around individual working arrangements.

The role leads access strategy planning and initiatives, develops product value messaging across market segments under the guidance of the OMAS Director or Senior Director, and supports tactical resources, account management, training, and promotional programs. It also supports junior team members, manages agency relationships and budgets, and ensures that business activities comply with company policies and applicable regulations. Domestic and international travel of up to 20% is required.

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 or biopharmaceuticals.
• Ability to think strategically and translate strategy into tactical implementation.
• Teamwork and leadership skills, including the ability to gain consensus and operate within an ambiguous, complex matrix organization.
• Results-oriented approach and 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 with cross-functional teams 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 the coaching and development of junior team members.
• Manage agency relationships to ensure promotional programs are delivered on time and within budget.
• 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.
• Eligibility for equity-based awards for salaried roles.
• Qualified retirement programs.
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and leaves.
• Health coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.

What This Job Offers

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