Business Unit Head Oncology

AstraZeneca plc; København; On-site; DKK 2,800,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca Nordic Marketing Company in Denmark seeks a senior leader to own the integrated oncology strategy for the country. You will manage the local P&L, align cross-functional teams, and drive launches and lifecycle plans that improve patient outcomes and business performance.

The role demands strong leadership, deep oncology experience, and a track record of cross-functional influence across local, Nordic and global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with substantial pharma/healthcare senior leadership.
• Proven track record across Market Access, Sales and Marketing with P&L accountability.
• Experience leading large, high-performing teams and developing talent.

Responsibilities

• Set the Country Oncology Strategy and lead end-to-end portfolio across Denmark.
• Shape patient and business value by translating insights into differentiated propositions.
• Own the Denmark OBU P&L, budget, forecasting and resource allocation.
• Unite cross-functional teams across Commercial, Medical, Market Access and more.
• Elevate the Danish Leadership team with the OBU vision integrated into DK strategy.
• Drive integrated sales and marketing strategies across launches and lifecycle.
• Advance digital and AI-enabled ways of working in planning and execution.
• Build trusted external relationships to shape cancer care strategies.

Skills

Leadership experience

Commercial leadership breadth

People leadership

Oncology expertise

Strategic execution

Business acumen

Influence and collaboration

Executive communication

Digital mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Business Unit Head Oncology – Denmark – Nordic Marketing Company

Are you ready to lead a country oncology portfolio and turn breakthrough science into routine care for patients? This is a senior in-country leadership role where you will set the direction for a full oncology franchise and translate world-class science into measurable outcomes for patients, customers and the business.

Our AstraZeneca Nordic Marketing Company employs around 550 people and has offices located in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, and Espoo. AstraZeneca Nordic is a recognized leader in its core therapy areas and aims to improve the lives of millions of people. This is an area where you are free to be more – you are encouraged to challenge traditional ways and test your curiosity. We drive innovative science, deliver key launches, build close collaboration and partnerships within health care.

As the in-market leader for Denmark, you will own the integrated commercial strategy, P&L and execution across brands, disease areas and indications. You will align cross-functional partners around clear country priorities, drive launch and lifecycle excellence, and build future-ready commercial and AI-enabled capabilities. Can you see yourself shaping the environment, accelerating launches and developing leaders who raise the bar every quarter?

Accountabilities:

• Set the Country Oncology Strategy: Lead the end-to-end oncology portfolio, translating global and Nordic priorities into clear local strategies, access and policy shaping, brand choices and execution of plans across disease areas and indications.

• Shape Patient and Business Value: Turn market, customer, patient, competitor and healthcare-system insights into differentiated value propositions and decisions that improve outcomes and accelerate access.

• Lead by example in engaging with the access and healthcare system to succeed with market access across the portfolio in a challenging MFN reality

• Lead with External Impact: Build trusted relationships with healthcare leaders, customers, experts and partners, helping shape cancer care strategies and support guideline-directed treatment.

• Unite Cross-Functional Teams: Align Commercial, Medical, Market Access and other partners around shared priorities, clear accountabilities and impactful country execution.

• Elevate the Danish Leadership team to a higher level by bringing forward the OBU vision and narrative into an integrated DK business view and way forward.

• Drive Commercial Excellence: Lead integrated Sales and Marketing strategies across launches, indications and product lifecycles, strengthening customer engagement, omnichannel execution and performance.

• Own the Business: Take accountability for the country OBU P&L, budget, forecasting, investment choices, resource allocation and operational performance.

• Build High-Performing Teams: Develop strong leaders and future-ready talent through effective performance management, succession planning and capability building.

• Advance Digital and AI-Enabled Ways of Working: Champion responsible use of approved digital and AI tools to strengthen planning, insights, productivity and commercial impact.

• Lead with External Impact: Build trusted relationships with healthcare leaders, access stakeholders, experts and partners, helping shape cancer care strategies and support guideline-directed treatment.

• Protect Our Standards: Role-model ethical, compliant decision-making across customer engagement, partnerships, financial management, people leadership and digital or AI adoption.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Relevant Leadership Experience: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, combined with substantial pharmaceutical or healthcare-sector experience in senior in-market oncology leadership.

• Commercial Leadership Breadth: A proven track record across Market Access, Sales and Marketing, with accountability for integrated business or franchise performance.

• People Leadership: Experience leading sizeable, high-performing teams, developing leaders and building strong talent and succession pipelines.

• Oncology Expertise: Strong understanding of oncology commercialization, specific access hurdles, patient pathways, customer needs and local healthcare systems.

• Strategic Execution: Demonstrated success delivering launches, indication expansions and lifecycle strategies in competitive markets.

• Business Acumen: Experience managing P&L, budgets, forecasts, investments, resources and operational performance.

• Influence and Collaboration: The ability to align and influence senior stakeholders across local, Nordic, regional and global organizations.

• Executive Communication: Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.

• Digital Mindset: Confidence using approved AI tools to explore, analyse, draft and improve business outcomes.

What Will Set You Apart

• Advanced Qualification: MBA or relevant advanced degree.

• Broad Oncology Experience: Exposure to multiple franchises, tumour types or portfolios.

• Cross-Functional Expertise: Experience in Market Access, Medical or Commercial Excellence.

• Healthcare-System Insight: Strong understanding of access strategies and healthcare ecosystems.

• International Perspective: Nordic, regional or global experience.

• Transformation Leadership: Experience leading healthcare transformation or strategic partnerships.

• Digital and AI Fluency: Experience with digital, omnichannel and AI-enabled commercial approaches.

• Strategic Analytics: Ability to translate complex data into clear, high-impact decisions.

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.

I&D

We are proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration! Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.

Why AstraZeneca

Here you will harness a deep and advancing pipeline, working at the intersection of science and commercial execution to redefine standards of care for people living with cancer. We move with pace and precision, bringing new indications to market and scaling impact through collaborative, cross-functional teams that combine scientific rigor with entrepreneurial energy. You will be empowered to make decisive choices, co-create with peers across borders, and apply cutting-edge digital and AI tools—always with patients at the center. We value kindness alongside ambition, creating a space where bold ideas are tested quickly and successful ones are scaled to transform lives.

Where can I find out more?

Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/

Inclusion & Diversity: Inclusion and diversity

Career site: https://careers.astrazeneca.com/

Websites for Nordic Marketing Company:

Sweden: https://www.astrazeneca.se

Denmark: AstraZeneca Denmark

Norway: AstraZeneca Norway

Finland: AstraZeneca Finland

Date Posted

21-okt.-2026

Closing Date

04-nov.-2026

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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.