AstraZeneca's Oncology Commercial Leadership Development Program (CLDP) (Multiple Positions Available)

National Black MBA Association; Gaithersburg, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca in Gaithersburg, MD offers a three-year Commercial Leadership Associate program designed to fast-track MBAs into Oncology leadership roles. You’ll work across Marketing, Sales, Market Access, and Strategy to build strategic capabilities and drive patient-focused initiatives.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, data-driven decision making, and a pathway to senior leadership within Oncology and the broader enterprise. On-site in Gaithersburg, MD is expected.

Qualifications

• MBA graduation date between June 2026 and June 2027.
• Validated academic excellence.
• 3-6 years of pre-MBA work experience with progression in responsibility, scope, or impact.
• Demonstrated commitment to a commercial career in healthcare or related industry.
• Demonstrated leadership and influence across teams without direct authority.
• Strong analytical and digital fluency with data-driven insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead opportunity assessments, channel leadership, messaging, and launch planning.
• Develop operational plans and support customers with market access insights.
• Collaborate with Commercial leadership to solve data challenges and provide recommendations.
• Advance Market Research, Insights tools, and capabilities within cross-functional teams.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Digital fluency

AI-enabled tools

Education

MBA

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Join us for our Virtual Info Session to learn more about the program before you apply! The event will take place Thursday September 17th from 7-8 PM EST. https://astrazeneca.eightfold.ai/events/candidate/landing?plannedEventId=V3jKgavQyR

Are you ready to drive innovation and shape the future of oncology? The Oncology Commercial Leadership Development Program (CLDP) is your chance to create a significant impact on AstraZeneca's portfolio pipeline. This multifaceted, hands-on role empowers you to work across multiple commercial functions—Marketing, Sales, Market Access, Commercial Operations, Insights & Analytics, and Strategy—to enhance our US commercial operations and deliver innovative solutions.

Who is this Program For:

This program is designed for MBA talent who aspire to grow into future senior leaders within AstraZeneca’s Oncology commercial organization. Successful candidates are energized by market-facing business challenges, customer and patient access, product strategy, launch excellence, and cross-functional leadership, and see this program as a deliberate pathway to commercial leadership roles beginning in Oncology and building capabilities needed to lead across Oncology and the enterprise over time.

What You’ll Do:

As a Commercial Leadership Associate (CLA), you'll be at the forefront of AstraZeneca's US Oncology Commercial teams, influencing critical marketing and operational strategies. You'll take the lead on opportunity assessments, channel leadership, messaging, and launch/lifecycle product planning. Your strategic insights will drive the development of operational plans and support our key customers with actionable market access information, enabling them to shape future initiatives and impact patient journeys.

You’ll collaborate closely with our Commercial leadership team to solve ad-hoc data challenges, provide recommendations, and advance Market Research, Access, Insight tools, and capabilities. Your contributions will be pivotal in crafting the future of oncology treatment and patient care.

Program Highlights:

Our three-year rotational program, is crafted to fast-track your career in healthcare management. You'll gain unparalleled experience, build an extensive network, and tackle exciting projects addressing key business challenges. We’re committed to your growth and will invest in your leadership, management, and mentor abilities to prepare you for an entrepreneurial career.

IMPORTANT - This role is not eligible for candidates who require employer support for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Additionally, it is not OPT-eligible.

Minimum Requirements:

• MBA graduation date between June 2026 and June 2027.
• Validated academic excellence.
• 3-6 years of pre-MBA work experience, with demonstrated progression in responsibility, scope, or impact.
• Demonstrated commitment to a commercial career in healthcare, evidenced through relevant professional experience, academics, internships, project work, or other substantive exposure to healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or a related industry.
• Demonstrated leadership and influence, with evidence of leading teams, projects, or initiatives, navigating ambiguity, and driving measurable outcomes across stakeholders without relying on direct authority.
• Strong analytical and digital fluency, including experience using data, technology, and AI-enabled tools to generate insights, solve business problems, and inform decisions.
• Exceptional communication, learning agility, and adaptability, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively, take initiative, and incorporate feedback in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Willingness to work on-site in Gaithersburg, MD (metro Washington, DC).

Preferred Experiences

• Healthcare Specialty MBA.
• Pharmaceutical experience.
• Professional experience in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical technology, healthcare, or another complex, highly regulated industry.
• Experience in one or more commercial disciplines, such as marketing, sales, market access, business strategy, insights and analytics, or finance.
• Demonstrated success leading through influence, navigating ambiguity, and delivering measurable results.
• Experience analyzing secondary or sales data, customer segments, forecasts, contracts, or financial models.
• Experience presenting recommendations to senior leaders or influencing decisions across multiple stakeholders.
• A deep understanding of the market access landscape and proficiency in secondary analysis.
• Familiarity with managed markets, including sales data reporting, analysis, and customer targeting strategies.
• Robust analytical skills in problem-solving, forecasting, contract development, and financial modeling.

Take the Leap!

This is your chance to shape the future of oncology and accelerate your career with AstraZeneca.

Date Posted

14-Sep-2026

Closing Date

11-Oct-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

The annual base pay or this position ranges from $160,000.00 to $165,000.00. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives - an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.