Senior Director Global Commercial Lung Cancer

AstraZeneca; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 232,000 - 348,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Job summary

AstraZeneca is seeking a Sr Director, Global Commercial, Lung Cancer, to lead strategic marketing and commercialization initiatives within the Global Lung Cancer Franchise. You will drive tumor-level programs, collaborate with Medical Affairs and patient affairs, and coordinate with regional teams to align initiatives with global priorities.

With 10+ years in pharma and oncology marketing, you will influence across functions, manage budgets, and lead high-impact campaigns across multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• 10+ years in pharma/healthcare with brand marketing, sales, market research/analytics or strategic planning.
• Oncology in-line HCP marketing experience preferred.
• Experience building capabilities to drive leadership in customer engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic marketing and commercialization initiatives for lung cancer Tumor Leadership Plan (TLP).
• Global lead for tumor initiatives to improve quality of care in lung cancer.
• Engage with Global Lung KEEs and professional societies.
• Drive multidisciplinary team coordination in lung cancer.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs on tumor-level priorities and evidence generation.
• Partner with patient affairs to improve patient care.
• Lead digital initiatives to enhance quality of care in Lung Cancer.
• Coordinate with brand and indication teams to align initiatives.
• Engage Region/Country teams to meet market needs.
• Deliver key brand presentations to leadership and manage agency relationships & budget.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Matrix leadership

Business acumen

Influence without authority

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Ethical standards

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Role Description:

The Sr Director, Global Commercial, Lung Cancer will be part of the Lung Cancer Tumor Strategy and Commercialization team within the Global Datroway and Lung Cancer Franchise. AstraZeneca has an industry leading portfolio of in-market and pipeline products focused on transforming care and improving patient outcomes in lung cancer, and as part of the Global Lung Cancer Franchise Team, you will be integral to our collective efforts towards transforming care for lung cancer patients globally. The role will report into the VP, Franchise Head, Datroway and Lung Cancer, and will support the development and execution of above-asset tumor strategic commercial initiatives in support of our global lung cancer commercialization priorities.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead the development and execution of strategic marketing and commercialization initiatives associated with the lung cancer Tumor Leadership Plan (TLP)
• Global lead for tumor level initiatives to improve Quality of Care (QoC) in lung cancer, in alignment with Tumor Leadership Plan and Lung Ambition Alliance QoC strategic objectives
• Tumor lead for key strategic engagement initiatives with Global Lung KEEs and Professional Societies
• Lead the strategic development and execution of initiatives to enhance Multi-Disciplinary Team coordination in lung cancer
• Partner with Medical Affairs Team to deliver tumor level cross-functional priorities (e.g: Lung scientific summit, evidence generation initiatives)
• Partner with patient affairs to build patient support initiatives aimed at improving overall quality of care in Lung Cancer
• Champion and serve as business lead for relevant digital initiatives in support of improving quality of care in Lung Cancer
• Partner closely with brand and indication teams to ensure alignment of above-asset initiatives with brand led initiatives
• Engage effectively with Region/Country teams and ensure global deliverables meet market needs
• Collaborate closely and influence cross-functional partners (e.g. Insights, Access, Medical, Sales, Training, Corporate Affairs) in support of tumor strategic/operational plans
• Develop and deliver key brand presentations to leadership
• Manage agency relationships, workflow, and commercial budget

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
• 10+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industry with experience in one or more of the following: brand marketing, sales, market research/analytics, strategic planning
• Prior oncology in-line HCP marketing experience within a major market
• Experience building and integrating new capabilities to drive leadership in customer engagement and impact

Preferred qualifications

• MBA in relevant field
• In-depth experience leading broad strategic marketing initiatives
• Experience across multiple promotional channels (Personal, Non-Personal and Digital, Patient marketing)
• Prior global marketing experience
• Sales/Customer-facing experience
• Launch experience
• Management experience

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with ability to clearly and concisely communicate complex constructs
• Ability to manage complex projects
• Demonstrated ability to work in matrixed environment and to work with Global team
• Strong business acumen skills
• Ability to lead without authority
• High capability at working collaboratively, thinking strategically, and operating effectively in a rapidly evolving and competitive market-place
• High ethical standards and personal integrity

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $ 231,988 - 347,983. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. 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 (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included 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.

Date Posted

11-Oct-2026

Closing Date

12-Nov-2026

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