Oncology Business Manager (GI) - Great Lakes District

AstraZeneca; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca is seeking an Oncology Business Manager in the Great Lakes district to lead a tumor-focused team across ND, SD, NE, MN, WI, IL, and IA. You will inspire, coach, and develop talent while driving tumor-level geography execution and cross-functional collaboration.

This role requires 5+ years in pharma sales, leadership experience, and a bachelor’s degree; must reside near a major airport and maintain an ethical, compliant culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of pharmaceutical sales or related healthcare experience.
• A valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Indirect or direct people leader experience.
• Live near a major airport.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cross-functional tumor-focused team to share insights across AZ.
• Mentor Oncology Account Specialists in account planning and compliant conduct.
• Develop and execute Tumor Geo Plan to drive geography sales performance.
• Collaborate with Brand, Marketing, and Strategy teams to align resources.
• Ensure training, oversight, and development of the field team.
• Model AZ values and uphold ethics and compliance.

Skills

Pharmaceutical sales

People leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Deliver the value and potential of our groundbreaking pipeline!

As an Oncology Business Manager (OBM) in the Great Lakes district for the GI Oncology team you will provide inspirational leadership, prioritize to drive dedication through tumor-level geography execution. As a coach and leader you will encourage dedication, engender trust, demonstrate collaboration and build partnership. You will adopt and role model an ethical, diverse and inclusive mentality while recruiting, hiring, and developing an impactful team with a culture of inclusion.

Must live within the geography: ND, SD, NE, MN, WI, IL, IA

Responsibilities

• Responsible for geography sales performance via implementation of tumor business priorities collected in the Tumor Geo Plan
• Responsible for the cross-functional tumor-focused team to ensure appropriate insight sharing & collaboration across AZ teams within the geography
• Collates insights with cross-functional team to identify scope and priority of educational needs as part of geography plan
• Communicates with brand team to identify resources available for geography utilization
• Manages and mentors a team of Oncology Account Specialists in the geography(ies) with emphasis on skill development in crafting account plans and process to find opportunities appropriate for account plans while encouraging and promoting appropriate business conduct throughout the team.
• Be accountable, as a tumor-focused manager, for building and cultivating the right business conduct in their teams. Ensure oversight, training, monitoring in place and functioning per expectations.
• Be a role model for living the AZ values who diligently and consistently upholds our ethical standards and compliance expectations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of pharmaceutical sales or related experience in healthcare
• A valid driver’s license and safe driving record
• Indirect or direct people leader experience
• Live near a major airport

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of Oncology sales leadership and/or people management experience
• 8+ years of pharma sales preferred
• 3+ years of Strong financial management and business insight
• Exposure and/or experience in other functional areas of the business (e.g. Marketing, Strategy, Sales Force Effectiveness, or Sales Operations)
• Confirmed clinical/scientific skill
• Demonstrates collaboration, entrepreneurialism, flexibility and tenacity
• Proven capability to drive innovation and continuous improvement.

AstraZeneca offers a dynamic environment where innovation thrives. Our fast-paced culture encourages agility and responsiveness as we tackle unanswered questions in oncology. We foster a sense of urgency and collaboration, empowering diverse teams to bring transformational medicines to market. With a commitment to inclusion and belonging, AstraZeneca is a place where everyone can be themselves and contribute to advancing societal change. Join us in shaping the future of cancer treatment through innovation and excellence!

Are you ready to bring new insights and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours.

Date Posted

05-Oct-2026

Closing Date

18-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.