Global Commercial Head IO Bispecifics Pipeline

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

AstraZeneca is seeking a Global Commercial Head to guide commercialization strategy for a novel immuno-oncology (IO) bispecific asset. The role is part of the Global Commercial Franchise Team in the Oncology Business Unit and supports the Bispecifics franchise, which is developing therapies designed to help the immune system recognize and kill cancer cells. The position is based at AstraZeneca’s Gaithersburg, Maryland campus, headquarters for its US and Global Oncology Business Units. The company expects employees to work from the office an average of at least three days per week, while allowing individual flexibility.

The Global Commercial Head will develop and drive global commercialization strategy across multiple tumor areas and indications, lead integrated brand planning with regional and country teams, and support launch readiness and launch excellence. The role works closely with the Global Product Team, R&D Franchise leadership, and cross-functional partners across Insights and Analytics, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Diagnostics, and other functions. The position also contributes commercial insight to lifecycle-management plans and revenue forecasts, builds a high-performing matrixed team, represents commercial priorities in senior forums, and advances patient-centric solutions, external partnerships, and sustainable pricing and access strategies.

AstraZeneca describes a dynamic, collaborative environment focused on innovation, co-creation, and improving patient outcomes. The position offers an annual base-pay range of $231,988 to $347,983, a short-term incentive bonus opportunity, and eligibility to participate in the equity-based long-term incentive program for salaried roles. Listed benefits 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as business or life sciences.
• 10 or more years of experience in pharmaceutical development and commercialization.
• Proven expertise in strategic marketing and launch excellence.
• Ability to collaborate across scientific and commercial teams.
• Demonstrated strategic and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated success in pre-launch and launch excellence.
• Capabilities in insight generation and competitive landscape analysis.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree in a related field.
• Previous sales or customer-facing experience.
• Management experience with diverse teams.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and lead innovative projects with strategic foresight.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive a comprehensive global commercialization strategy for a Bispecifics brand across multiple tumor areas and indications.
• Collaborate with the Global Product Team, R&D Franchise leadership, and cross-functional global teams to align and execute short- and long-term strategic initiatives.
• Lead Integrated Brand Teams and partner with regional and country teams to develop and implement a unified global brand strategy and commercialization plans.
• Develop and deliver launch-readiness strategies and programs that support launch excellence.
• Work with regional and country teams to support knowledge sharing and optimize strategy across markets.
• Provide strategic commercial input to lifecycle-management plans and revenue forecasts, guided by customer insights and commercial judgment.
• Build and nurture a high-performing matrixed team, fostering innovation, collaboration, and strategic thinking.
• Represent Bispecifics business perspectives in cross-functional forums and senior executive meetings, advocating commercialization priorities.
• Champion patient-centric solutions, external partnerships, and sustainable pricing and access strategies.

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