AI Commercial Strategy Lead — Oncology US

AstraZeneca GmbH; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 203,000 - 305,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Equity-based long-term incentive

401(k) retirement plan

Health benefits

Job summary

AstraZeneca in Gaithersburg, MD, seeks a Senior Director to lead AI Commercial initiatives for Oncology US. You will translate business needs into AI use cases, drive adoption, and manage the full lifecycle from ideation to decommissioning while coordinating with regional teams and Enterprise AI partners.

The role demands 10+ years in pharma, strong strategic and change-management skills, and the ability to deliver measurable business impact across markets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years pharma experience, with 5-7 years leading transformation programs.
• Strong analytical and communication skills across matrix organizations.
• Experience in strategic planning processes and tools and/or project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Translate business needs into AI use cases with clear metrics and requirements.
• Own the full AI program lifecycle from ideation through delivery, adoption, and decommissioning.
• Partner with regional leaders and enterprise AI teams to deliver AI programs at scale.

Skills

AI strategy

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial pharma

Education

MBA or PhD preferred

Tools

Enterprise AI tools

Job description

AstraZeneca in Gaithersburg, MD, seeks a Senior Director to lead AI Commercial initiatives for Oncology US. You will translate business needs into AI use cases, drive adoption, and manage the full lifecycle from ideation to decommissioning while coordinating with regional teams and Enterprise AI partners.

The role demands 10+ years in pharma, strong strategic and change-management skills, and the ability to deliver measurable business impact across markets.