The Oncology therapy area at AstraZeneca is unparalleled. We have created and strategically acquired one of the most promising Oncology pipelines in the industry.  You will be among inspiring oncology industry leaders who will keep you engaged and empower you to be the best. We seek out opportunities to do varied meaningful work which means we won't just follow the same course of action time and again if we can see potential in a different way of creating life changing medicine.

Our vision to tackle cancer is bold - we commit to pushing the boundaries of science to change the practice of medicine, transforming the lives of patients living with cancer, and ultimately eliminating cancer as a cause of death. We, at AstraZeneca, have reinvented ourselves and developed a unique, differentiated strategy to fundamentally shift the way cancer is treated.

Our chemical and biological research engines are amazingly productive. Our development agility and speed are record-setting. Our commercial growth is phenomenal. Our opportunities are endless. And our commitment for patients is boundless.

Our success would not be possible without the incredible team of professionals who work tirelessly to make it happen. Our diversity is our greatest strength. With teams made up of talented people from all walks of life – academia, industry, researchers, physicians, patients, etc. – we are able to harness their unique perspectives to think and act differently.

We enjoy the facilities of a large organization, like unparalleled research capabilities, state of the art technology spanning small molecules to biologics, and a footprint in every region in the world. However, our culture is that of a small venture. We have even created the Oncology Business Unit (OBU), focused on eight key markets, to ensure rapid decision making, laser-focused investments, and quick sharing of best practices. Thus, we keep the agility, and risk-taking culture than enable to lead the fast-moving oncology market.

No matter where our teams are based, we share a collective sense of urgency - to defeat cancer and improve the lives of cancer patients. Each and every one of us firmly believes that by delivering earlier stage interventions that have curative possibilities, and by championing the development of precision medicines, based on a deep expertise of biological pathways and target biomarkers, we can redefine cancer treatment and, one day, eliminate cancer as a cause of death.

Reporting to the Sr. Director Access Strategy for Oncology, the Sr Manager will be responsible for contributing to the overall development and implementation of access strategies and tactics to support the hematology franchise in the Oncology Business Unit.  More specifically, the Sr Manager will support development and delivery of the product value proposition for patients, providers, and payers to facilitate access and reimbursement for AZ products.  The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and working cross-functionally to design, execute and measure access strategy activities. This candidate will also work closely with the Marketing, Sales, Market Access, and Insight teams to ensure that marketing activities are integrated across customers and support overall brand objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Works under the direction of the Access Strategy Sr. Director to develop and implement impactful access strategies, including compelling and differentiated product value propositions, distribution and dispensing, and pricing and affordability.
• Assists in the creation and execution of launch access strategy to secure and maintain access, reimbursement and affordability
• Collaborates with cross-functional team to identify rich market insights across patients, providers, and payers to inform comprehensive market access strategies, associated forecast assumptions, and aligned messaging across segments
• Leads the development of the promotional plan, programs, and tactics to pull-through market access strategy (eg. Training materials, selling resources/tools, and Field sales integration)
• Supports account management teams in customer strategy, planning, and execution (eg training, promotional tools/resources, and POAs)
• Effectively manages agency relationships ensuring promotional programs are delivered on-time and within budget
• Ensures alignment of strategy with sales organization to generate product demand and pull through
• Develops and manages associated budgets in compliance with AZ finance and accounting requirements
• Performs all company business in accordance with regulations and company policies and procedures

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum of 2 years progressive experience within the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical market including payer marketing, brand marketing, market research, account management, and/or field sales
• Strong understanding of the US market access landscape and the legal/regulatory environment for pharmaceuticals/biopharmaceuticals
• Ability to think strategically and to translate strategy into tactical implementation and to motivate people to execute on strategy
• 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%)

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or other advanced degree in relevant field
• Experience developing and executing strategy
• Experience in oncology and/or managed care/payer experience

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on nondiscrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.