Global Commercial Head, Lung Cancer

AstraZeneca•Gaithersburg, MD

2d•$267,913 - $401,870•Hybrid

About The Position

AstraZeneca is seeking a Global Commercial Head, Lung Cancer, to join its Global Oncology Franchise Team. The role advances the company’s mission to transform cancer care and improve patient outcomes by developing and driving commercialization plans across lung cancer indications and tumor areas. It works closely with Global Product Team and R&D Franchise leadership, Medical, Market Access, Diagnostics, regional and country teams, other Oncology Business Unit functions, and Tumor Council committees. The position leads the Integrated Business Team across regions and plays a leading role on the Global Product Team, overseeing the planning and execution of commercialization efforts and aligning teams across regions. The role is accountable for commercial strategy and business success in lung cancer indications, including lifecycle planning, launch readiness, market shaping, pricing and access strategy, and development of global brand strategy. It also manages the Global Commercial Lung team and represents lung commercial perspectives to internal and external stakeholders. The position is based at AstraZeneca’s Gaithersburg, Maryland campus. Employees work from the office an average of at least three days per week, with individual flexibility. The annual base pay range is $267,913–$401,870 USD. The role is eligible for short-term incentive bonuses and equity-based awards. Benefits include qualified retirement programs, paid time off, and health, 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.
Extensive expertise in oncology drug development and commercialization.
Proven experience and accountability for business success in the US healthcare market.
Experience in global commercial strategy, launch readiness, long-term planning, and HTA validation.
Experience working with R&D organizations to shape global strategy.
Ability to work in ambiguous environments and influence without authority.
Proficiency in guiding complex and uncertain projects with agility, independence, and a strategic attitude.
Effective analytical, organizational, and communication skills, including the ability to use insights to drive brand success.
Understanding of strategic and operational considerations for in-market success and ability to negotiate trade-offs amid competing priorities.
Strong collaboration and partner engagement skills, including the ability to work across scientific and commercial teams.
Proven leadership in building effective teams and leading cross-functional, matrixed organizations.

Nice To Haves

MBA, PhD, or advanced degree in a related field.
Sales or customer-facing experience.
Experience in both market and global commercial organizations.
Management experience leading diverse teams.
In-depth knowledge of global healthcare regulations, compliance, and pharmacovigilance.

Responsibilities

Own the commercial strategy and its success for lung cancer indications.
Develop, shape, evolve, and implement resources and programs supporting commercial lifecycle deliverables.
Work with core markets to prepare for and deliver commercialization and launch programs for lung cancer indications.
Build global and in-market capabilities to advance commercialization.
Represent lung business perspectives to cross-functional teams, senior executives, and governance committees.
Manage and shape the global commercial and marketing team for lung as needed.
Collaborate with the extended team to deliver sustainable pricing and access strategies for relevant indications.
Advance, accelerate, and simplify working and partnering models and processes to create value for patients, healthcare, societies, and AstraZeneca.
Represent commercial leadership on the Global Product Team and shape lifecycle management plans through commercial input and assessment.
Lead the Integrated Business Team in developing and implementing one global brand strategy.
Drive market-shaping strategies and lead external engagements, partnerships, and patient-centric solutions.
Communicate with and influence senior lung cancer experts internally and externally to support key priorities.
Lead by example in learning, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration, and identify opportunities to change paradigms and remove barriers.
Line-manage the Global Commercial Lung team.