Marketing Director, Breast Cancer Strategy and Alignment at AstraZeneca

Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jan, 26

Salary

271312.0

Posted On

01 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Oncology Marketing, Strategy Development, Collaboration, Market Understanding, Insights & Analytics, Commercial Leadership, Breast Cancer Experience, Customer-Facing Teams, Execution Alignment, Data Analysis, Team Leadership, Entrepreneurial Thinking, Innovation, Patient Focus, Life Sciences, Project Management

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. We're focused on the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We commit to those areas where we can really change the course of medicine and bring new and innovative ideas to life. As Director of US Breast Cancer Strategy and Alignment, you'll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients' lives. This position is based at our Gaithersburg, MD campus, headquarters for the US Oncology and the Oncology Business Unit. The Gaithersburg site offers various amenities to help boost efficiency and help keep our employees happy and healthy. This includes a fitness center, employee healthcare clinic, electric vehicle charging stations, dry cleaning, a full-service cafeteria, state-of-the-art on-campus Daycare facility, and copy center. This is where you’ll find newly-designed, activity-based workspaces to suit a variety of working styles while strengthening collaboration between teams. As the Director of US Breast Cancer Strategy and Alignment, you will play a key role in defining our commercial leadership opportunity in Breast Cancer through the development of an “above brand” vision and strategy. You will lead the development of a short and medium-term US breast cancer strategy, developed in partnership with the global and medical teams. This strategy will encompass potential synergies across assets as well as broad, disease-state opportunities that will support AstraZeneca’s leadership in breast cancer beyond the assets in our portfolio. In addition, you will work closely with the Insights & Analytics team to develop a single view of the evolving breast cancer landscape and perspective on the role of AZ’s breast cancer assets within that landscape. You will also partner closely with the US commercial leaders across breast cancer assets to ensure alignment from a strategic and execution perspective, both across headquarters and customer-facing teams. This will initially focus on the products currently promoted by the US breast cancer team and will expand to include future assets as an additional data readouts approach. You will report directly to the US Breast Cancer franchise head and serve as a key member of the franchise leadership team. Required: Bachelor's Degree in relevant field At least 7 years of oncology marketing, strategy, or related experience (US and/or global) Exhibit high capability at working collaboratively, thinking strategically Comprehensive understanding of US market and roles of customer-facing teams Preferred: MBA in a relevant field Experience in US marketing or strategy within Oncology Experience in Breast Cancer Experience in sales Why AstraZeneca? When 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 unique and ambitious world. AstraZeneca offers an environment where innovation thrives. Join our globally-renowned Oncology area, which is leading the rapid business growth of our enterprise and ever-evolving industry. It’s an exciting time to join as we work towards our big ambitions with entrepreneurial thinking and innovation. It’s up to us to find solutions and act fast to make them happen. Ready to make a difference? Apply now! The annual base pay for this position ranges from $180,875.20 - $271,312.80. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. 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. Date Posted 30-Oct-2025 Closing Date 11-Nov-2025 Our 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. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.

Responsibilities

As the Director of US Breast Cancer Strategy and Alignment, you will define the commercial leadership opportunity in Breast Cancer and develop a comprehensive strategy in partnership with global and medical teams. You will also work closely with the Insights & Analytics team to understand the evolving breast cancer landscape and ensure alignment across commercial leaders.