Oncology Value Strategy Leader, US Market Access

AstraZeneca GmbH; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 186,000 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Job summary

AstraZeneca GmbH is seeking a Director, Value Strategy and Evidence, Oncology, to lead bespoke reimbursement and payment models in the U.S. Market Access. You will synthesize clinical trial data, real-world evidence, and market intelligence to drive value-based constructs and IVS frameworks for oncology brands.

The role requires a PhD or MSc, min. 7 years in pharma/med device with access strategy and HEOR/RWE, and strong communication in a matrix organization.

Qualifications

• PhD or Masters in a scientific and/or business discipline is required.
• Minimum of 7 years pharmaceutical/medical device experience with access strategy, contracting, pricing, HEOR/RWE, medical/R&D, and customer-facing work.
• 5 years market access experience preferred.
• Understanding of US healthcare reimbursement landscape and payer segments.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize evidence from RCTs, RWE, and HEOR; write data extraction/synthesis protocols; conduct market and reimbursement landscape assessments.
• Develop IVS frameworks and oversee end-to-end development, market implementation, outcomes, and financial reporting to support brand access strategies.
• Lead cross-functional groups, conduct market research, build analytic models, create presentations and ensure organizational alignment for IVS constructs.
• Oversee IVS implementation, engaging customers, providing analytic consultation, adjudicating outcomes, and reporting results.
• Publish results in leading journals as appropriate. Demonstrate leadership in a matrix environment and travel as needed.

Skills

Analytic rigor

Clinical oncology

Business acumen

Communication skills

Matrix leadership

Motivation

US healthcare market

Stakeholder management

Ambiguity navigation

Innovation

Self-starting

Strategic thinking

Executive presence

Coaching receptiveness

Influence without authority

Education

PhD or Masters in scientific/business discipline

Tools

AI

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

AstraZeneca GmbH is seeking a Director, Value Strategy and Evidence, Oncology, to lead bespoke reimbursement and payment models in the U.S. Market Access. You will synthesize clinical trial data, real-world evidence, and market intelligence to drive value-based constructs and IVS frameworks for oncology brands.

The role requires a PhD or MSc, min. 7 years in pharma/med device with access strategy and HEOR/RWE, and strong communication in a matrix organization.