Global Marketing Director, HER2-ADC

AstraZeneca•Gaithersburg, MD

3d•$180,657 - $270,985•Onsite

About The Position

At AstraZeneca, we are changing the way cancer is treated through science, innovation, and a deep commitment to patients. Our ambition in Oncology is bold: to redefine cancer care, transform outcomes, and bring life-changing medicines to people around the world. As one of the fastest-growing areas of our business, Oncology combines a world-class pipeline, market-leading brands, and a relentless focus on scientific advancement. Joining this team means working at the forefront of one of the most dynamic and meaningful areas in healthcare. We are looking for a Director, Global Commercial, HER2-ADC to join our Global Oncology Franchise Team in Gaithersburg, MD. This is a high-impact global role for an experienced commercial leader whose strongest asset is brand strategy and who thrives in shaping growth beyond a single indication. You will help define how HER2 ADC evolves across tumor types, lead pan-tumor initiatives, shape above-brand strategy, and influence the commercial choices that will shape the brand’s future. You will partner closely with global indication leads, cross-functional colleagues, regional leads and markets.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, preferably in a scientific or business discipline.
5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industry across brand marketing, sales, market research or analytics, strategic planning, or related commercial roles.
Strong marketing experience, including brand strategy, positioning, messaging, segmentation, targeting, agency management and annual planning.
Experience in oncology marketing, with global launch or lifecycle management experience preferred.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific and market information into clear commercial implications and action.
Strong project leadership skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a matrixed environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead without authority and influence across functions, markets and teams.
Strong clinical acumen, scientific curiosity and commercial judgement.
Entrepreneurial mindset, comfort with ambiguity and a track record of improving ways of working.

Nice To Haves

Prior oncology marketing experience, ideally in breast cancer or another solid tumor setting.
Experience working across global, regional and local market teams.
Experience across personal, non-personal, digital and patient-focused channels.
Sales or customer-facing experience.
MBA or advanced degree in a related field.
Experience working in a commercial alliance/partnership environment.

Responsibilities

Lead competitive readiness efforts around emerging threats, monitoring the fast-evolving landscape across indications and translating developments into actionable commercial implications.
Play a key role in developing cross-functional lifecycle strategies to maximize the brand’s value throughout its lifecycle and prepare for the transition to post-exclusivity competition.
Develop key strategic presentations for leadership.
Drive key elements of the above-indication Brand Strategy Plan, developing strategic content and building alignment across a broad cross-functional network (Market Access, Medical, Diagnostics, regional leads).
Ensure seamless execution of key cross-indication initiatives and asset delivery.
Shape the evolution of the brand positioning and narrative, to solidify leadership in a rapidly evolving oncology landscape.
Design and implement an innovative market engagement model, leveraging new technologies to enable ongoing dialogue with markets and accelerate the sharing and adoption of best practices across countries.
Optimize engagement with key external experts across indications, ensuring insights are systematically captured, synthesized, and translated into commercial priorities and actions.