Director, Oncology Marketing, LYNPARZA

At AstraZeneca, we work together across global boundaries to make an impact and find answers to challenges. We do this with the utmost integrity even in the most difficult situations because we are committed to doing the right thing. We continuously forge partnerships that help pursue world-class medicines in new ways, combining our people’s exceptional skills with those of people from all over the globe. 

We have built and strategically acquired one of the most promising Oncology pipelines in the industry. You will be among inspiring oncology industry leaders who will engage and empower you to be the best. We share a collective sense of urgency - to defeat cancer and improve the lives of cancer patients.

In addition to being one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, AstraZeneca is proud to provide a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and cross-boundary collaboration. Employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives and are valued and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.

Accountabilities

• Evaluate and evolve LYNPARZA brand strategy for ovarian cancer and build driven readiness plan
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional groups (e.g., Insights, Access, Medical, Sales) and provide direction for development and implementation of strategic and operational plans
• Engage with the Global ovarian cancer team to ensure alignment and share takeaways across markets
• Supervise brand performance and provide input into forecasting; lead input into business reviews
• Develop and deliver key brand presentations on LYNPARZA in ovarian cancer to leadership and to the field organization
• Develop and lead ovarian cancer commercial budget
• Lead engagement and collaboration with Merck on ovarian cancer strategy and operational planning
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of pharmaceutical marketing professionals

Essential Skills/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
• 8 years’ experience in pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industry with experience in one or more of the following: managed markets, brand marketing, sales, market research/analytics, strategic planning
• Prior in-line HCP marketing experience

Desirable Skills/Experience

• MBA in relevant field
• Oncology or specialty care experience highly preferred
• Understanding of U.S. Oncology landscape including Community oncology and Hospital oncology dynamics, GPOs, Payer landscape, Specialty Pharmacy stakeholders
• In-depth Marketing experience (developing brand strategy, performing positioning, messaging, segmentation, targeting, managing ad agency, providing direction on annual budget planning)
• Experience across multiple promotional channels (Personal, Non-Personal and Digital, Patient marketing)
• Launch experience
• Management experience
• Experience working in ‘commercial alliance/partnership’ environment

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 you can deliver the value and potential of our game-changing pipeline. Be part of fulfilling our ambition to be world leaders in Oncology. We are already the fastest growing team within AstraZeneca and across the industry, with countless new indications and targets in our game-changing pipeline. Since our renewed focus on building our Oncology function, we have had great success with 7 new Oncology medicines since 2013. We have achieved a lot in a short space of time by focusing on our pipeline and evaluating novelty and clinical development movement. In 2019 and 2020 we were ranked at the top of the invention scale with “best pipeline” by IDEA Pharma. But the next chapter of our pipeline is more exciting than ever… We have an ambitious goal to deliver 6 new molecular entities by 2025. By leveraging our commercialized portfolio we are confident we can change the practice of medicine and redefine cancer treatment.

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The annual base pay for this position ranges from $217,000 to $260,000. 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.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.