Sr. Director, Clinical Value and Outcomes

AstraZeneca

1d•$238,990 - $358,485

About The Position

The Senior Director, Clinical Value and Outcomes leads development and execution of AstraZeneca’s clinical strategy across the Biopharmaceutical Business Unit portfolio for Health Care Systems and Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs). The role advances clinical differentiation, patient access, and practice-change initiatives throughout the US healthcare system, facilitating scientific exchange with population-based healthcare decision makers about disease-state management and the value of AstraZeneca products. The Senior Director serves as an internal ambassador for the Clinical Value and Outcomes team through Core Medical Teams and collaboration with Global and US Medical, Evidence, Market Access, and Medical Information. The role leads and develops a high-performing team, supports scientific and healthcare-economic engagement with decision makers, and works with cross-functional partners on resources that improve therapeutic-area understanding and access to marketed and pipeline products. Activities must comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, ethical standards, and expectations for scientific integrity. This is a field-based role covering the West Coast, with approximately 50–60% travel. AstraZeneca describes a flexible approach to balancing work and personal commitments and a collaborative culture. The company also cites sustainability as central to its culture, with action addressing climate change, access to healthcare, and disease prevention.

Requirements

Advanced degree in biosciences, pharmacology, pharmacy, nursing, medicine, PA/NP, or equivalent degree or experience.
More than 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, medical affairs, clinical development, clinical practice, managed care, and/or an Integrated Delivery Network setting, or commensurate experience.
Demonstrated proficiency managing and maintaining knowledge across multiple therapeutic areas and strategic initiatives, including health outcomes, quality, consensus standards, evidence-based guidelines, and healthcare policy.
In-depth knowledge of the biopharmaceutical industry and US managed markets, including access and reimbursement models.
Expertise in health outcomes, healthcare policy, health technology assessment, and pharmacoeconomic principles.
Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting medical and health-economic data and business information to internal and external stakeholders.
Strong strategic-thinking skills and demonstrated ability to network, identify opportunities for medical engagement, set scientific engagement goals, and create and influence value propositions for innovative medicines and services.
Experience working in an account-based setting and partnering with Payer Medical, Commercial Account Directors, and other internal matrix partners.
Ability to travel approximately 50–60% of the time.

Responsibilities

Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing Clinical Value and Outcomes team, collaborating with other Senior Directors and Field Leaders to establish a strong team culture.
Develop and maintain collaboration and integration with Market Access, Medical Affairs, Training, Medical Information, and other functions.
Build and help team members develop relationships with clinical decision makers throughout Integrated Delivery Networks, Accountable Care Organizations, Provider Networks, and acute care centers.
Ensure team performance objectives are established and achieved in accordance with medical strategic priorities.
Build a culture of learning, accountability, self-direction, and recognition aligned with AstraZeneca values and team achievement.
Foster an environment where direct reports are engaged, innovative, and share ideas freely.
Direct delivery of approved scientific, medical, and healthcare-economic data to healthcare coverage, formulary, and reimbursement decision makers.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to develop educational tools and resources that improve therapeutic-area understanding and access to AstraZeneca marketed and pipeline products.
Ensure activities meet AstraZeneca policies, regulatory requirements, ethical standards, and expectations for scientific integrity.
Develop and communicate updates on team activity, outcomes, and insights to cross-functional and headquarters-based teams to inform efficiencies and opportunities.