Global Lung Cancer Commercial Leader

AstraZeneca; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 268,000 - 402,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term incentive bonuses

Equity-based awards

Commissions for salaried roles

Retirement programs

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a Global Commercial Head, Lung Cancer to lead the overall commercialization plans across indications and tumor areas. You will collaborate with GPT/R&D, Medical, Market Access, and regional teams to align launch and lifecycle programs.

You will guide the global and market teams, shape pricing and access, and drive one global brand strategy. This role reports into the Global Oncology Franchise leadership and is based in the US HQ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or life sciences required.
• 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical development and commercialization.
• Extensive expertise across drug development and commercialization in oncology.
• Proven experience and accountability for business success in the US healthcare market.
• Experience in global commercial strategy, launch readiness, long-term planning, and HTA validation.
• Experience in working with R&D organizations to shape global strategy.
• Ability to work in ambiguous environments and influence without authority.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with data-driven decision making.
• Ability to negotiate trade-offs when priorities compete.
• Excellent collaboration and partner engagement across scientific and commercial teams.
• Proven leadership in building and leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for commercial strategy and its success in lung cancer indications.
• Develop and implement resources and programs for full lifecycle commercial deliverables.
• Lead preparation and delivery of lung commercialization programs in core markets.
• Build capabilities in global markets to drive state-of-the-art commercialization.
• Represent lung perspectives to senior leadership and governance committees.
• Manage and shape the global commercial/marketing team for lung.
• Collaborate to deliver pricing and access strategies for indications.
• Drive value creation through innovative partnerships and processes.
• Lead the Integrated Business Team to develop a global brand strategy.
• Drive market-shaping strategies and external engagements.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Decision making

Negotiation

Influence without authority

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or life sciences

MBA or PhD preferred

Job description

AstraZeneca plc in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a Global Commercial Head, Lung Cancer to lead the overall commercialization plans across indications and tumor areas. You will collaborate with GPT/R&D, Medical, Market Access, and regional teams to align launch and lifecycle programs.

You will guide the global and market teams, shape pricing and access, and drive one global brand strategy. This role reports into the Global Oncology Franchise leadership and is based in the US HQ.