Global Marketing Associate Director Breast Cancer

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

1d • $193,898 - $290,848 • Onsite

About The Position

At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life-changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big, and working together to make the impossible a reality. We're focused on the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We commit to those areas where we think we can really change the course of medicine and bring big new ideas to life. AstraZeneca has a deep-rooted heritage in Oncology and a quickly growing portfolio of new medicines that has the potential to transform patients’ lives. By harnessing the power of four scientific platforms - Immuno-Oncology, Tumor Drivers and Resistance, DNA Damage Response, and Antibody Drug Conjugates - and by championing the development of personalized combinations, AstraZeneca has the vision to redefine cancer treatment and one day eliminate cancer as a cause of death. As part of the Breast Cancer Global Commercial Franchise, we have an exciting opportunity for a Global Marketing Associate Director to help shape brand strategy and execution in breast cancer. This is a high-impact global role focused on both launch maximization for approved indications and market shaping and launch readiness for pipeline opportunities. Reporting to the Global Commercial Head, this position will play a key role in defining the future of the brand, working across regions and functions to translate strategy into action and deliver meaningful outcomes for patients. This position is based in Gaithersburg, MD.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field
• 5+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industry brand marketing, sales, market research/analytics, strategic planning
• Strong marketing experience, including brand strategy, positioning, messaging, segmentation, targeting, agency management, and annual budget planning
• Experience working on a global and/or regional brand team
• Demonstrated ability to generate customer insights and translate them into impactful brand strategies in a competitive environment
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and teams

Nice To Haves

• Prior oncology marketing experience
• Experience across multiple promotional channels (Personal, Non-Personal, Digital, Patient marketing)
• Sales/customer-facing experience

Responsibilities

• Lead brand strategy execution for breast cancer indications, including tactical planning and budget management.
• Drive global marketing deliverables through the Integrated Business Team (IBT).
• Partner with regions and markets to strengthen launch readiness, with a focus on market shaping, scenario planning, and execution of key initiatives for early-stage opportunities.
• Build strong relationships across global, regional, and country teams to align on strategy, enable effective execution, and foster a high-performing, collaborative environment.
• Work cross-functionally with teams including Insights, Market Access, Medical, Diagnostics, and Corporate Affairs to develop and implement strategic and operational plans.
• Support insight generation by engaging with experts, healthcare professionals, and patient groups to inform strategy and decision-making.
• Manage external partners, including agencies, consultants, and vendors, to ensure high-quality delivery against brand priorities.

Benefits

• qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
• paid vacation and holidays
• paid leaves
• health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

What This Job Offers

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