Director, U.S. Value Strategy & Evidence at AstraZeneca in Wilmington, Delaware

Job Description:

Join us at AstraZeneca, where we are committed to making the impossible a reality. We are focused on the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. As the Director of Value Strategy and Evidence, you will be an integral member of the U.S. Market Access organization, responsible for developing and implementing innovative reimbursement and payment models. This role is a key part of our mission to change the course of medicine and bring big new insights to life.


As the Director, you will partner with colleagues across numerous functions, synthesizing clinical trial data, real-world evidence, and competitive market intelligence. You will ascertain value drivers for payer and health system customers and create Innovative Value Strategies (IVS) frameworks to support brand access strategies at launch and throughout the product life cycle. Your responsibilities will include evidence synthesis, gap analysis, environmental analysis, construction of IVS frameworks, and IVS implementation.


Essential Skills/Experience:
- PhD, MD, or Masters degree in a scientific and/or business analytics subject area
- Minimum of 5 years pharmaceutical/medical device experience with demonstrated capabilities in access strategy, contracting, pricing, HEOR/RWE
- 3 years of market access experience
- Understanding of the U.S. healthcare reimbursement landscape, payer segments, evolving market access and reimbursement trends
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a matrix environment
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize across competing priorities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to travel (domestic U.S. travel approx. 15-20% annually)
- Management consulting experience is highly desired


At AstraZeneca, we play a critical role in making our pipeline accessible to patients. As a research-driven enterprise, there's always something new to be working on; new indications and securing access for new medicines to reach even more patients in need. Our knowledge of patients, fused with our forward-looking mindset and innovations, helps us to spot opportunities and approach access sustainably. We're a team of knowledgeable experts who are comfortable with complexity. We're always finding new ways to explore and innovate, to assess and steer the role we play in the healthcare ecosystem.


Join us in the Biopharmaceuticals Business Unit and be on the leading-edge with our payer work. Be recognized and valued from the top for our innovative work in payer as we work to create and deliver highly valued market access solutions.


Are you ready to make a difference? Apply today!


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.