Head of Marketing, IO Lung

At AstraZeneca, we are dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. We empower our people to push the boundaries of science and unleash their entrepreneurial spirit. By following the science and putting patients first, we aim to make a meaningful difference to medicine, patients and society through ground-breaking science and life-changing medicines.

AstraZeneca’s dedicated Oncology unit offers the opportunity to build a world-class career and contribute to our ambition to lead the transformation of cancer care. We are a fast-growing organization with a broad and innovative pipeline of new indications, targets and treatment approaches. Agile and collaborative, we work across functions, geographies and external partnerships to deliver at pace. We have created a culture where everyone can be themselves, speak up, step up and help change the game for Oncology.

The Opportunity

The Head of Marketing, US Immuno-Oncology - Lung will lead the development and execution of the integrated US marketing strategy for Immuno-Oncology therapies across the lung cancer disease continuum.

This is a high-impact leadership role spanning current brands, future indications and pipeline opportunities, including significant launches anticipated over the coming years. The role will be accountable for translating a differentiated strategic vision into effective commercial execution across HCP, patient and consumer audiences.

The successful candidate will lead and develop a team of marketing professionals and will work closely with colleagues across Global, Sales, Medical, Diagnostics, Commercial Operations, Managed Markets, Finance, Business Insights, Corporate Affairs and other key functions. The role will also be a critical member of the US Immuno-Oncology and Lung Franchise Leadership Teams, helping to shape the broader franchise strategy, culture and performance.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the US lung IO strategy: Define and deliver an integrated marketing strategy across multiple products, indications and stages of lung cancer, aligned with the US Immuno-Oncology franchise ambition.
• Drive launch excellence: Lead the development of pre-launch, launch and post-launch strategies, including brand plans, launch plans, competitive readiness plans and market-shaping initiatives.
• Develop customer strategies: Establish overarching HCP, patient and consumer strategies, translating customer and market insights into differentiated, compliant and impactful programs across personal and non-personal channels.
• Build cross-functional alignment: Lead and motivate cross-functional teams to align strategic priorities, execution plans, key milestones, investment decisions and performance measures.
• Lead performance management: Partner with Business Insights, Finance and Commercial Operations to establish success metrics, monitor performance, diagnose opportunities and risks, and recommend appropriate course corrections.
• Oversee forecasting and business planning: Lead quarterly and annual US forecasting activities, investment planning and performance updates in partnership with Insights and Finance. Support preparation of senior leadership and external business updates, including materials for earnings-related processes where appropriate.
• Shape lifecycle and evidence strategies: Partner with Global and US functions to define lifecycle priorities, inform US labelling recommendations, identify real-world evidence needs and develop appropriate engagement strategies with external experts and key stakeholders.
• Manage investment and operating efficiency: Provide stewardship of the lung IO P&L, prioritizing investments based on expected value, impact and return. Oversee program budgets, agency relationships, timelines, governance and operating processes.
• Partner with Sales and field teams: Ensure marketing strategy is translated into effective field execution, with clear objectives, tools, capabilities and performance measures.
• Ensure quality and compliance: Lead the appropriate review and approval of promotional materials and programs, ensuring legal, regulatory and medical accuracy.
• Represent the franchise: Develop and deliver compelling strategic and performance presentations to senior leadership, cross-functional teams and the field organization.
• Build organizational capability: Lead, coach and develop the Lung IO Marketing team, creating an inclusive, high-performing environment and strengthening future Oncology marketing expertise and leadership capability.

Leadership Expectations

Be trusted and empowered to innovate and lead. We challenge conventional thinking and seek new ways to engage customers, partner with the healthcare community and improve outcomes for patients. As a leader of innovation, you will create the conditions for others to contribute bold ideas, make informed decisions and deliver with purpose.

The role requires an enterprise mindset, strong strategic judgement and the ability to influence across organizational boundaries. The successful candidate will combine commercial ambition with sound execution, patient focus, integrity and a commitment to developing people.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• At least 10 years’ experience in pharmaceutical or related commercial roles, including substantial US Oncology marketing experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing integrated brand or franchise strategies across multiple indications, products or customer segments.
• Proven people leadership experience, including the ability to build, motivate and develop high-performing marketing teams.
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical development and commercialization process, including launch planning, in-line brand management and sales execution.
• Demonstrated experience across HCP and patient or consumer marketing, using a range of personal and non-personal channels.
• Experience working effectively in complex, cross-functional environments, including partnership with Sales, Medical, Market Access, Diagnostics, Finance, Insights, Corporate Affairs and Global colleagues.
• Strong strategic, analytical and financial capabilities, including experience with forecasting, performance management, investment decisions or P&L stewardship.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex strategic and scientific concepts clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated commitment to compliance, medical accuracy and ethical business conduct.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree in a relevant discipline.
• Deep experience in US pharmaceutical Oncology marketing.
• Direct experience in lung cancer, particularly Immuno-Oncology.
• Experience leading major launches, multiple indications or complex portfolios.
• Experience developing customer-facing Oncology strategies and engaging with external healthcare stakeholders.
• Experience with market research, analytics, pricing, access strategy or real-world evidence.
• Experience managing agency partnerships and substantial program budgets.
• Prior experience working across global and US matrix organizations.

Working at AstraZeneca

When we bring unexpected teams together, we enable bold thinking and help inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working provides a platform to connect, collaborate at pace and challenge perceptions. AstraZeneca currently expects colleagues to work from the office, on average, a minimum of three days per week, while recognizing the importance of individual flexibility.

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity status, race, national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status where applicable, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $267,913 to $401,870. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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