Global Commercial Head, Weight Management
About The Position
This is a high-impact, global leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering commercial strategy across AstraZeneca's Weight Management portfolio. The individual will play a critical role in defining the future of the category, enabling successful global launches, and driving long-term brand and portfolio value. The role involves shaping commercial strategies, leading the development and execution of integrated global commercial plans, and representing the global commercial perspective to inform other strategic decisions. It also includes leading cross-functional teams, driving forecasting and business case development, partnering with regional organizations, and collaborating with various functions like Medical, Market Access, Regulatory, and R&D. Building external relationships and leading/developing a high-performing global team are also key aspects of this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, life sciences, or related field
- 10+ years experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industry
- Demonstrated success in global or US commercial leadership roles, including launch experience
- Proven track record developing and executing brand or therapeutic area strategies grounded in customer and market insights
- Experience leveraging clinical data to inform strategy and lifecycle planning
- Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing cross-functional and global teams
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across complex organizations
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, PhD, or MD)
- Experience in CVRM and/or Weight Management
- Strong understanding of global healthcare systems, pricing, and market access dynamics
- Experience with forecasting, financial planning, and business case development
- Demonstrated ability to identify innovative, high-impact strategies and deliver results
- High learning agility, strategic mindset, and strong communication skills
Responsibilities
- Shape clear, actionable, winning commercial strategies across multiple assets and indications in the Weight Management portfolio.
- Lead development of integrated global commercial strategies, including pre-launch, launch, and lifecycle planning.
- Develop and execute strategic and operational plans covering positioning, segmentation, pricing, value proposition, and target market prioritization.
- Represent the global commercial perspective to inform clinical development, regulatory strategy, and lifecycle decisions.
- Lead cross-functional global teams to deliver differentiated target product profiles and maximize asset value.
- Drive forecasting, business case development, and performance tracking to inform decision-making and portfolio prioritization.
- Partner closely with regional and market organizations to ensure alignment from global strategy through to local execution.
- Collaborate with Medical, Market Access, Regulatory, R&D, and other key functions to ensure compliant and impactful delivery of commercial plans.
- Build strong relationships with external stakeholders including key opinion leaders, advocacy groups, and industry partners.
- Lead and develop a high-performing global team, fostering innovation, accountability, and talent development aligned to AstraZeneca values.
Benefits
- Eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles
- Qualified retirement programs
- Paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves)
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
