Senior Associate Director, IO Marketing, NSCLC

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

7d • Onsite

About The Position

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company with an ambition to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. Its Immuno-Oncology portfolio is changing expectations for people with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) across stages of disease. The Senior Associate Director, US Immuno-Oncology Marketing, NSCLC, serves as the execution lead for the IO portfolio in lung cancer, translating brand strategy into high-impact healthcare professional (HCP) programs that grow adoption, strengthen competitive positioning, and help more patients benefit from IO. The position leads end-to-end marketing execution across NSCLC indications and a cross-functional team, builds stakeholder relationships, and delivers measurable results in a competitive oncology market. The role reports to the Head of Marketing, Lung, and is based at AstraZeneca’s Gaithersburg, Maryland campus, headquarters of the Oncology Business Unit.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• At least 5 years of marketing experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, focused on oncology.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead without authority, think strategically, and adapt quickly in a dynamic, competitive environment.
• High emotional intelligence and a collaborative, inclusive leadership style.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (MBA or higher).
• Lung cancer and/or immuno-oncology experience.
• Experience with digital marketing and omnichannel strategies.
• Launch or multi-indication brand experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HCP marketing plan across NSCLC, translating brand strategy into integrated tactics that accelerate appropriate adoption across the lung cancer treatment continuum.
• Develop and manage HCP campaigns based on customer insights, market dynamics, and performance analytics; optimize in-market activities based on results.
• Monitor the evolving NSCLC landscape, including new data, approvals, and competitor activity, and maintain differentiated messaging and tactics.
• Create programs for medical oncologists, thoracic surgeons, radiation oncologists, and pulmonologists to support timely, coordinated treatment decisions.
• Partner with Medical Affairs, Sales, Insights & Analytics, Market Access, and Training to align and coordinate effective marketing strategies.
• Identify, evaluate, and adopt partnerships, technologies, and omnichannel approaches to improve customer engagement; identify synergies across NSCLC indications and the broader IO portfolio to maximize impact and resource efficiency.
• Ensure marketing practices meet AstraZeneca standards and industry regulations while pursuing innovative, high-impact approaches.
• Lead cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with key stakeholders to deliver measurable results.

What This Job Offers

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