Oncology Market Access Senior Manager

AstraZeneca; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 145,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health benefits including medical, Rx,

Dental and vision

Job summary

AstraZeneca in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking an Oncology Market Access Senior Manager to shape U.S. access strategies for a rapidly expanding oncology portfolio.

Based in Gaithersburg, you will partner with cross-functional teams to secure reimbursement, affordability, and patient access while aligning with the sales organization. You will lead development of value propositions, drive launch access, manage budgets, and build alliances with alliance counterparts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of pharma/biopharma market access experience.
• Understanding of U.S. market access landscape and regulations.
• Strategic thinking with tactical execution.
• Ability to lead in a matrix organization.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement value propositions across key market segments.
• Drive launch access strategies for reimbursement and affordability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather market insights.
• Lead development of field resources and promotional tools.
• Support account management with training and planning.
• Align market access strategy with sales to drive demand.
• Manage agency relationships and budgets.
• Build alliances with counterparts for collaboration.
• Manage budgets in compliance with AstraZeneca requirements.

Skills

Market access experience

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Introduction To Role

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of oncology? As an Oncology Market Access Senior Manager at AstraZeneca, you'll be at the forefront of a rapidly expanding oncology business. Based in Gaithersburg, MD, this role offers the chance to shape U.S. market access strategies for a leading medicine. Join a dynamic team with an entrepreneurial spirit and contribute to the commercialization of a robust pipeline of innovative products.

Introduction To Role

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of oncology? As an Oncology Market Access Senior Manager at AstraZeneca, you'll be at the forefront of a rapidly expanding oncology business. Based in Gaithersburg, MD, this role offers the chance to shape U.S. market access strategies for a leading medicine. Join a dynamic team with an entrepreneurial spirit and contribute to the commercialization of a robust pipeline of innovative products.

Accountabilities

• Develop and implement compelling product value propositions across key market segments under the guidance of the OMAS Director or Senior Director.
• Assist in creating and driving launch access strategies to secure and maintain access, reimbursement, and affordability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather market insights from patients, providers, and payers, informing comprehensive market access strategies.
• Lead the development of field resources, programs, and tactics to implement market access strategies.
• Support account management teams in customer strategy, planning, and execution, including training and promotional tools/resources.
• Ensure alignment of strategy with sales organization to drive product demand.
• Manage agency relationships to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery of promotional programs.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with Alliance counterparts to ensure collaboration, appropriate alignment and highly effective partnerships
• Develop and manage budgets in compliance with AstraZeneca finance and accounting requirements.
• Conduct all company business in accordance with regulations and company policies.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 3+ years of proven years of progressive experience within the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical market including payer marketing, brand marketing, market research, account management, and/or field sales.
• Strong or emerging understanding of the U.S. market access landscape and the legal/regulatory environment for pharmaceuticals/biopharmaceuticals.
• Ability to think strategically and translate strategy into tactical implementation.
• Teamwork and leadership skills, including the ability to gain consensus and act within ambiguous, complex matrix organization.
• Results oriented with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Thorough understanding of customer and industry marketing practices and trends.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 20%).

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Relevant Advanced Degree, e.g., MBA, MPH, PharmD, PhD, etc.
• Experience developing and executing strategy.
• Experience in oncology and/or managed care/payer experience.
• Experience in oncology buy-and-bill.

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $ 145,205.60 - 217,808.40 USD. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program. Benefits offered include a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Why AstraZeneca?

When we bridge teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the Gaithersburg, MD office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, you'll find an environment where innovation thrives! Our commitment to transforming lives through science is unwavering. With a focus on rare diseases, we push boundaries to deliver transformative medicines. Our global reach and resources empower us to make a real difference in patients' lives. Here, you'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to driving change with integrity and celebrating diversity.

Date Posted

24-Sep-2026

Closing Date

07-Oct-2026

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