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The selected candidate will drive strategies that both scale and optimize these capabilities across the US Oncology Commercial portfolio while partnering with Senior Executives, Brand teams, Compliance, and other cross-functional partners.\nThis leader will further mature disciplined, scalable commercial excellence frameworks, business controls, and monitoring capabilities that reduce risk and waste at scale, while optimizing the full potential of our capabilities and brands. The role will compliantly drive capability and measurement, investment and impact across commercial functions, while strengthening the organization’s ability to proactively identify, monitor, and manage business and compliance risk.\nThe role will collaborate across the entire portfolio, ensuring that US Oncology brand strategies are differentiated, reach targeted audiences, and build a total customer experience. This role will also shape and influence innovation that scales to deliver on brand strategy and drive greater franchise value.\nThe role will compliantly drive effectiveness, efficiency, and velocity as we more optimally operate and scale, while appropriately identifying and managing risk. Identifying and implementing simplification across our functions and teams is also a key to success in this area.\nThis position will report into the Sr. Director of Field Enablement. This Director will manage a team of 5 FTE HC and will also have budget management accountability for the team/function.\nCore Responsibilities\nResponsible for the vision, management, roadmap/maturation and application of key Business Excellence Business Planning Frameworks \nAct as a consultant and thought partner to US Oncology teams through regular and ad hoc engagement and partnership on the frameworks/capabilities. \nManage and orchestrate the annual Brand Strategy Planning (BSP) process\nMaintain a rolling 12-month view of relevant US Oncology business activities, clinical milestones, external events \nCreate the vision and application of a preferred Commercial Excellence Methodology \nBe accountable for developing, driving, and managing the Business Controls & Monitoring capability for the US Oncology Business Unit\nRepresent Business Excellence at the US Oncology Compliance \nCollaborate with key stakeholders to identify, evaluate, and address control deficiencies and gaps\nDevelop and implement a comprehensive Business Controls & Monitoring strategy \nPrepare and present periodic reports on the status, effectiveness, and evolution of business controls \nAccountability for the business delivery and internal engagement for US Oncology Speaker Programs & Ad Boards\nServe as the US Commercial point of contact for all US Oncology Commercial Audit Engagements \nMentor and coach direct reports and project team members \nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in relevant field. \n5 years’ experience in pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industry with experience in one or more of the following: digital marketing, consumer marketing, brand/product marketing, strategic planning, business planning. \nDigital or consumer marketing experience preferred. \nOncology or specialty care experience highly preferred. \nPreferred Qualificatio ns\nStrong and experienced leadership \nSelf-motivated and independent. \nExcellent communication skills, verbal and written. \nChange management experience \nProven track record of managing cross-functional, matrixed teams. \nStrong organization skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects. \nProven experience in execution, with the ability to bring strategy and analysis to a tactical level, get projects started, and drive them to completion. \nDemonstrated ability to lead without authority. \nComfort operating in a highly regulated environment and industry. \nWhen we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our outstanding and ambitious world.\nWhy AstraZeneca: Here, patient needs drive our decisions and fuel our courage to innovate. You will work with unexpected teams that combine diverse perspectives to deliver evidence-based materials that influence care for people living with rare and devastating diseases. We balance the energy of a nimble biotech mindset with the scale and resources of a global biopharma, pairing cutting-edge science with a culture that values kindness alongside ambition. Your expertise will shape how clinicians understand our medicines, and you will grow in a community that supports honest debate, cross-functional collaboration, and meaningful impact.\nThe annual base pay for this position ranges from $194,126 to $291,189 Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives-an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.\nDate Posted\n03-Nov-2026Closing Date\n19-Nov-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. 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