Global Commercial Lead, Bispecifics

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

AstraZeneca is a biopharmaceutical company focused on oncology, aiming to redefine cancer care and address unmet patient needs through innovative treatments. The Oncology business is rapidly growing, with a diverse portfolio and pipeline. The Bispecifics franchise specifically focuses on next-generation immuno-oncology bispecific therapies. This role, Global Commercial Lead, is a strategic position within the Global Commercial Franchise Team in the Oncology Business Unit, responsible for guiding the commercialization strategy for a novel IO Bispecific asset. AstraZeneca fosters an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and inclusive environment, dedicated to scientific advancement, diversity, and employee growth, with a mission to deliver life-changing medicines and empower its workforce.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (business or life sciences).
• Over 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical development and commercialization, with proven expertise in strategic marketing and launch excellence.
• Strong ability to collaborate across scientific and commercial teams, demonstrating strategic and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated success in pre-launch and launch excellence, with robust insight generation and competitive landscape analysis capabilities.

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, enhancing portfolio value across multiple tumor areas and indications.
• Collaborate with Global Product Team (GPT), R&D Franchise leadership, and global cross functional teams including Insights and Analytics, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Diagnostics, and other vital functions, ensuring alignment and effective execution of short and long term strategic initiatives.
• Lead the Integrated Brand Teams, partnering with Regional and Country teams, to craft and implement a unified global brand strategy, develop commercialization plans and deliver launch excellence.
• Shape and set in motion cutting-edge commercialization strategies and programs, ensuring effective launch readiness.
• Engage and partner with Regional/Country teams to facilitate knowledge sharing and strategy optimization across various markets.
• Provide strategic commercial input and influence LCM plans and revenue forecasts, guided by robust customer insights and commercial judgment.
• Nurture a high-performing matrixed team, fostering innovation, collaboration, and strategic thinking.
• Represent the Bispecific business perspectives in cross-functional forums and senior executive meetings, advocating commercialization priorities.
• Champion the co-development of patient-centric solutions, external partnerships, and sustainable pricing and access strategies.

Benefits

• qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
• paid vacation
• paid holidays
• paid leaves
• health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
• short-term incentive bonus opportunity
• eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles)
• commission payment eligibility (sales roles)

What This Job Offers

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