Finance Manager, Market Access — US Oncology

AstraZeneca•Gaithersburg, MD

1d•$122,760 - $184,140•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready to turn financial insight into smarter access decisions that help patients receive life-changing oncology therapies? In this pivotal role, you'll lead the Gross-To-Net (GTN) agenda for the US Oncology Business Unit, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and foresight that directly influence pricing, contracting, and patient access outcomes. As a strategic partner to Policy, Market Access, Government Pricing, and Contract Strategy, you will shape the financial backbone that supports key commercial initiatives. How will you leverage your GTN expertise and analytical rigor to strengthen decision-making and accelerate impact across the U.S. Commercial Business?

Requirements

B.S. Degree in Finance or Accounting
5+ years of financial experience
Knowledge of US operating model
In-depth knowledge of Excel and working knowledge of other MS Office applications, Power BI, and/or other cloud-based solutions
Strong analytical ability
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written
Confidence in working with Senior Management
High degree of accuracy with attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to perform in an environment that emphasizes teamwork to meet deliverables
Demonstrated capacity to effectively lead multiple and frequently changing priorities
Demonstrated capability to meet strict deadlines with a high level of ownership and strong sense of urgency

Nice To Haves

CPA and/or MBA desired
Pharmaceutical industry experience desired
Experience managing Gross-To-Net accounting, rebate accruals, and revenue deductions within US pharmaceutical markets
Hands-on exposure to government pricing, payer contracting, and collaboration with Contract Operations
Proven track record of SOX controls in high-risk revenue or deductions processes
Ownership of cloud-based GTN forecasting systems and development of Power BI dashboards or similar analytics
Advanced financial modeling for deal evaluation, scenario planning, and competitor response analysis
Practical experience with automation solutions, including CoPilot Studio Workflow and CoPilot Agent Builder, and partnering with GBS teams
Leadership in RBU and MTP forecasting, and familiarity with end-to-end P&L management for brands or franchises

Responsibilities

Lead the monthly GTN close to deliver accurate accruals and manage liability balances for chargebacks, commercial and government contracts, and all relevant GTN discounts, ensuring integrity of reported results.
Consult with US Contract Operations and Market Access to assess payer issues and contracting changes, translating implications into consistent, defensible liabilities.
Embed and monitor Sarbanes-Oxley controls, elevating compliance and reducing financial risk.
Maintain the conceptual financial framework for deal structuring and build models that quantify cost/benefit trade-offs, including potential competitor responses, to inform sound contracting strategies.
Partner with Franchise Finance, Market Access, and Contract Strategy to create robust rebate and discount forecasts for RBUs (Rolling Business Update) and MTPs (Mid-Term Plan), improving predictability and clarity.
Own and maintain the cloud-based GTN forecasting system, driving data integrity, timely insights, and scalable reporting.
Develop and lead process automation solutions using AZ Automation tools (e.g., CoPilot Studio Workflow, CoPilot Agent Builder) and GBS partners to enhance speed, accuracy, and transparency.
Deliver ad-hoc analyses and lead special projects that translate data into actionable insight for senior stakeholders.
Occasionally lead financial and strategic planning for a brand or franchise, driving end-to-end P&L management with a focus on forecast accuracy, disciplined cost management, and effective resource allocation.
Act as the strategic bridge between Commercial and Finance, ensuring tools, processes, and insights directly support business needs and decision-making.
Identify and lead opportunities to simplify financial planning and operational processes, improving efficiency and effectiveness across the planning lifecycle.