Director, Tumor Marketing - Lung
At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life changing medicines. Working here means being ambitious, thinking
big and working together to make the impossible a reality.
The Director, Tumor Marketing - Lung will develop and implement a tumor level strategic plan
for the US across and above lung cancer indications. This role will develop and implement marketing plans inclusive of identifying synergies and building new capabilities as needed in the US. You will work collaboratively with cross functional partners to develop a tumor level plan and narrative. You will be required to lead and collaborate with both internal and external customers.
This position is based at our Gaithersburg, MD campus.
Key Accountabilities:
- Develop plans and priorities across and above brand at the tumor level to ensure franchise success and launch readiness
- Work with Global TST to develop and deliver integrated Tumor Level Omnichannel Delivery plan for Early and Metastatic stage with all scenarios considered - Gold, Silver and Bronze level execution
- Develop and deliver tumor level HCP, non-personal, and consumer strategy and messaging
- Lead workstreams to deliver OneLung targeting and reporting, align indication segmentation inputs and assess channel effectiveness and KPI tracking to ensure resource maximization
- Implement the US Lung Commercial Innovation deliverables and cross functional execution plan (Patient journey/Digital health ecosystem/Health Equity) in collaboration with US Medical to ensure a holistic overview and alignment
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners (e.g. Brand Indication Leads, Customer Disease Strategy, Insights & Analytics, Market Access, Medical, Sales, Training, Corporate Affairs, Consumer, Precision Medicine, Global TST) for the development and executions of aligned lung cancer tumor strategy, capitalizing on cross-brand synergies
- Develop and deliver key brand presentations to leadership
- Lead agency relationships, workflow, and tumor commercial budget
Minimum qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
- 10 years' confirmed experience in pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industry with
- experience in one or more of the following: managed markets, brand marketing, sales,
- market research/analytics, planning
- Prior in-line marketing experience
Preferred qualifications
- Advanced degree in Life Science, MBA, Medical, or Pharmacy
- Oncology experience
- Knowledge of U.S. Oncology landscape including Community oncology and Hospital
- oncology dynamics
- Strong Marketing experience (developing brand strategy, performing positioning,
- messaging, segmentation, targeting, leading ad agency, providing direction on annual
- budget planning)
- Experience across multiple promotional channels (Personal, Non-Personal and Digital,
- Patient marketing)
- Launch experience
Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company
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 is a place where you can take ownership, step up, and innovate in a company that’s growing at pace. Fast-paced and ever-changing, it takes agility and responsiveness to stay committed in our pursuit of excellence. We work together with a sense of urgency to tackle unanswered questions – innovating, challenging accepted norms, making quick decisions, and taking smart risks. We’ve created a culture where everybody can be themselves and bring their true self to work. Our business is part of AstraZeneca’s journey to cultivate a culture of inclusion and belonging by building diverse teams internally and advancing societal change on a wider scale. It's an opportunity to take accountability, be brave, speak up, step up, and disrupt to change the game for Oncology now and in the future.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now!
The annual base pay for this position ranges from $192,000 to $226,000. 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.
Date Posted
27-Jun-2025Closing Date
19-Jul-2025Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.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.
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