Marketing Lead - Oncology - Breast

AstraZeneca; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in London seeks a Marketing Lead for its Breast Cancer Franchise. The role involves developing and executing private-sector strategies, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring robust commercial performance in the Oncology unit. The ideal candidate should possess pharmaceutical experience, strong marketing leadership skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Join us to impact the future of healthcare while working in a flexible and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Degree qualification is essential.
• Successful track record in growing market share.
• Proven success launching new products/brands.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of strategic plans.
• Gather insights for strategy and forecast development.
• Maintain relationships with private healthcare professionals.

Skills

Strong marketing leadership

Pharmaceutical experience in Oncology

Highly developed communication skills

Extensive knowledge of Account Planning

In-depth understanding of local healthcare systems

Entrepreneurial thinker

Education

Degree qualified

Job description

Overview

Marketing Lead - Private Strategy - Breast Cancer Franchise

London

Competitive Salary & Benefits

Advert Closing Date: 13th February 2026

Do you have expertise in, and a passion for, developing and leading marketing strategies?

Purpose

You will lead the development of the private-sector strategy and operational plan for the launch and promotion of breast indications in the UK (60%) and the development of a private‑sector commercialisation blueprint for the Oncology Business Unit (OBU) (40%). You will be responsible for delivering insights-driven strategies and tactics to maximise private market access, commercial performance, and launch excellence. You will also lead the implementation of private plans, working closely with cross-functional partners in the Breast Franchise, OBU, and Private Partnerships Team.

Key Accountabilities

• Leading the development and implementation of the private strategic and tactical plans for breast indications. Implementing innovative tactics to deliver private value, in collaboration with private partnerships and cross-functional team.
• Developing a blueprint for commercialising OBU indications in the private sector, working closely with OBU-wide franchise teams
• Gathering robust private insights to support strategy and forecast development
• Implementing private cross-functional account planning and customer engagement strategies for the brands
• Ensuring strong external relationships with private KEEs, HCPs and private hospitals are built and maintained in the private sector
• Best-Practice Sharing and Alliance Coordination - Share insights across franchise, field commercial, and Alliance teams to strengthen market understanding and delivery.
• In conjunction with Procurement, sourcing and engaging external agencies and suppliers to help enhance Therapy Area/Brand performance
• Overseeing budget planning and management for brand teams within the franchise; leading performance review meetings to ensure optimal performance and value for money
• Working with Franchise Heads to develop and inspire the marketing team to innovate and compete effectively through cohesive global and local cross-functional working

Essential Skills/Experience

• Degree qualified
• Strong marketing leadership with successful track record of growing market share and launching new products/brands
• Pharmaceutical experience in Oncology at senior marketing level, with demonstrable success
• Highly developed communication, teamwork and partner management skills; strong networking capability
• Extensive knowledge of Account Planning and Customer Engagement programs and processes
• Good knowledge of local and international Oncology leaders with vision; ability to build and leverage KEEs networks
• In-depth understanding of local healthcare system pricing and reimbursement; specific understanding of private sector models as distinct from NHS
• Entrepreneurial thinker, accomplished marketer, able to develop innovative approaches tailored to private sector dynamics

Desirable Skills/Experience

• MBA
• Additional certifications in marketing, healthcare management, or digital/omnichannel marketing
• Experience and proven success launching brands in the UK private sector
• Experience with insured/self-pay patient pathways, private hospital group dynamics, and commercial partnerships
• Experience working in the breast cancer oncology market
• Knowledge and/or relationships with Oncology KEEs in private practice and private provider networks

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.

Date Posted 29-Jan-2026

Closing Date 13-Feb-2026

Our 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.