Federal National Oncology Account Director

at  AstraZeneca

Join our strategic market access team at AstraZeneca, where we are fundamental in realizing the potential of our life-changing medicines. We are at the forefront of new drugs, digital approaches, and ever-changing environments. Our pioneering value-based agreements and Innovative Value Strategy solutions are leading the way in the industry. We are driven by our people, patients, and pipeline, working cross-functionally to leverage our shared skills, knowledge, and entrepreneurial spirit. Join us in transforming the lives of people living with cancer by leading in patient experience and care.
Accountabilities:
As a Federal National Oncology Account Director, you will lead and advocate for Federal System strategic and tactical planning activities. You will optimize product market share, assist with contract implementation, develop business relationships with key stakeholders, and provide strategic input to cross-functional partners. You will also engage with Federal Pharmacy KOLs, communicate health economic data to decision makers, ensure alignment with brand strategy, and provide customer field insight to advise strategic decisions.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5 years experience working in the VA/Federal Channel
• 5 Years of People Management Experience
• Understanding of pharmacy and patient journey within the VA and DoD
• Ability to understand customer specific needs and identify resources and opportunities
• Proven proficiency in translating clinical outcomes and health economic data into customer value
• Strong networking skills and ability to build avenues for access among restricted accounts
• Proven proficiency in Oncology clinical science
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with and influence peers and cross-functional team
• Willingness to travel. Travel can be 75%+ depending on location

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• MBA or advanced degree
• 7 years prior experience in oncology
• Prior experience in a pharma commercial B2B function within market access
• Min 5 years of pharma and/or other healthcare related account management experience
• Demonstrated experience building impactful teams
• Demonstrated negotiating capabilities
• Experience developing and mentoring others within the organization

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, enabling us to proactively take initiatives, speak up and see first-hand the difference we’ve made. We are trusted and empowered to be creative, solving problems by taking risks with science as our guardrail. We embrace continuous change and improvement, encouraged to think differently, and develop game-changing ideas. We believe in co-creation, harnessing our diverse strengths and sharing best practice to build the future of our business and industry, together.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our Oncology Business Unit and be part of the next wave of transformation for our patients, business, and Oncology

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