Vice President, Global Franchise Head, Radioconjugates
About The Position
At AstraZeneca, we are dedicated to transforming ideas into life-changing medicines, particularly in oncology. We are seeking a Vice President (VP), Global Franchise Head, Radioconjugates to join our Global Oncology Franchise Team. This role is crucial in supporting AstraZeneca’s mission to revolutionize cancer treatment and enhance patient outcomes. The VP will lead the development and execution of the Franchise business plan and strategy globally, aiming to improve revenue and earnings while advancing overall Oncology commercial goals. This position holds full responsibility for the Radioconjugates Franchise worldwide, encompassing revenue and overarching commercial strategy. The role involves leading the global strategy, commercialization, and launch of a pivotal oncology franchise, contributing to the future of cancer care. Collaboration with R&D, Medical, Market Access, Business Development, Diagnostics, and regional teams is essential to drive growth by identifying commercial and clinical opportunities, analyzing market dynamics, and reinforcing AstraZeneca's leadership in radioconjugates.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (business or life sciences), advanced degree (MBA, PhD, MD or equivalent) preferred.
- 20+ years of biopharmaceutical commercial leadership experience, including large P&L accountability and successful oncology product launches and commercialization.
- Deep expertise in oncology drug development and commercialization, with strong experience relevant to radioconjugates from late-stage development through launch.
- Consistent track record developing and executing global commercial strategy, launch readiness, lifecycle management, and long-range portfolio planning.
- Strong US and global marketing leadership experience, including building compelling commercial strategies and business cases in complex specialty care markets.
- Demonstrated success leading large cross-functional and matrixed organizations, influencing enterprise-wide decisions, and driving execution across global markets.
- Strong understanding of clinical development, regulatory pathways, pricing and access, diagnostics, and healthcare ecosystem considerations relevant to oncology commercialization.
- Proven track record of attracting and developing diverse teams and optimizing team performance in direct and matrixed leadership roles.
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading high-impact global and local market-shaping initiatives that accelerate adoption and commercial performance.
- Experience across both global and in-market commercial organizations, with direct exposure to major market launches and growth brands.
- Sales or other customer-facing commercial leadership experience.
- Deep understanding of global healthcare systems, market access and policy environments, with broad knowledge of the oncology ecosystem, including healthcare providers, payers, diagnostics partners, and strategic alliance/licensing stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Partner with early R&D and Late Development Oncology to shape commercial strategy and support late-stage development, launch planning, and lifecycle management for radioconjugates.
- Drive a clear scientific and commercial narrative, working with cross-functional teams to articulate value, differentiation, and patient impact.
- Be accountable for overall radioconjugates commercial strategies across all indications, including launch planning and long-term franchise development.
- Develop resources and programs to support global launches and ensure market readiness for successful execution.
- Deliver and execute Phase III/pre-launch market shaping and execution plans to support launch readiness and optimize adoption.
- Lead and deliver commercial strategy for multiple additional indications through lifecycle management and indication expansion planning.
- Work with the extended team to deliver a sustainable pricing and access strategy across multiple indications, including evidence generation and value demonstration.
- Collaborate with regions and markets, with a strong emphasis on the US, to support market shaping and launch excellence activities.
- Lead cross-functional global teams to ensure alignment and effective delivery across Medical, Market Access, Diagnostics, and regional organizations.
- Drive market-shaping initiatives, partnerships, and innovative approaches to patient care and value creation in radioconjugates.
- Engage and influence senior internal and external stakeholders to accelerate strategic priorities and enable successful global commercialization.
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing global commercial team.
Benefits
- Qualified retirement programs
- Paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves)
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
