Oncology Commercial Leadership Associate — MBA Program

AstraZeneca

Gaithersburg (MD)

On-site

USD 160,000 - 165,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

AstraZeneca’s Oncology Commercial Leadership Development Program (CLDP) offers MBA talent a fast-track to senior leadership through hands-on rotations across Marketing, Sales, Market Access, Commercial Operations, Insights & Analytics, and Strategy in the US.

As a Commercial Leadership Associate, you’ll lead opportunity assessments, channel strategy, messaging, and launch/lifecycle planning, collaborating with senior Commercial leaders to solve data challenges and shape patient care in oncology.

Qualifications

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).

Responsibilities

Lead opportunity assessments, channel leadership, messaging, and launch/lifecycle product planning for AstraZeneca's US Oncology Commercial teams.
Collaborate with Commercial leadership to solve ad‑hoc data challenges, provide recommendations, and advance Market Research, Access, Insight tools, and capabilities.
Contribute to developing operational plans and supporting key customers with actionable market access information.
Participate in the three-year rotational program to fast-track your leadership and management capabilities.
Engage across cross-functional teams to shape future oncology initiatives and patient care.