Senior Director, Precision Medicine Marketing

AstraZeneca

Gaithersburg, MD

Full Time

Director

12 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

As the Senior Director of US Precision Medicine Marketing, you'll lead the US Precision Medicine Strategy in oncology, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners to drive impactful initiatives. This pivotal role involves developing strategies, managing a team, and supporting product launches to shape the future of precision medicine in cancer treatment at AstraZeneca.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop the US precision medicine/diagnostics strategy and tactics to support patient identification and treatment eligibility for multiple solid tumors, samples, and tests.
Assess, decide on, and implement external partnerships with diagnostics companies, lab networks, and health systems.
Collaborate with US Brand teams, Global Diagnostic teams, and partners to align strategies, tactics, and lifecycle planning.
Support in-market precision medicine/diagnostics excellence for product launches, including market readiness planning.
Recruit, develop, and lead the Precision Medicine marketing team responsible for US Oncology.
Identify issues and develop tactical options to remove barriers to testing through partnerships.
Engage with professional societies to understand the oncology landscape and act on opportunities and challenges.
Manage team activities across multiple product launches and measure impact through qualitative and quantitative performance metrics.
Work with Oncology Training and Development teams to align and develop team knowledge, skills, and capabilities.
Manage budget and ensure effective utilization of resources.
Adhere to internal processes and comply with regulatory and compliance requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
10+ years of Commercial pharma experience
Proven proficiency in marketing across multiple channels
Experience leading teams
Willingness to travel approximately 5-10% domestically and internationally

Nice to Have

Advanced degree in business, life sciences, medical, or pharmacy
Ability to lead and influence through change and make decisions in ambiguity
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
Experience launching oncology diagnostics or therapeutic marketing
Understanding of clinical laboratory testing, diagnostic technologies, and technical issues
Experience with external customers including patients, payors, and HCPs (especially pathologists)
Proven track record of developing compelling business cases
Strong leadership attributes for setting direction and resolving issues
Effective cross-functional project team leadership

Qualifications

Educational background in life sciences, medical, pharmacy, or related fields (preferred but not mandatory)

Benefits & Perks

Flexible work arrangements with a minimum of three days per week in the office
Inclusive and equitable environment
Opportunities for lifelong learning, growth, and development
Work on transformative medicines that redefine cancer treatment
Culture of trust, excellence, and innovation

Working at AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca fosters a culture of trust, excellence, innovation, and inclusion. The company encourages challenging norms, embracing new ideas, and promoting diversity to drive scientific breakthroughs. It emphasizes a collaborative environment, lifelong learning, and empowering employees to make a meaningful impact on healthcare and society.

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