Director, US Patient Support Learning at AstraZeneca in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Job Description:

Join AstraZeneca, a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry, where we turn ideas into life-changing medicines. We are currently seeking a Director for our US Patient Support Learning team within the Biopharmaceuticals Business Unit. This role is crucial in developing and implementing the learning strategy and plans across US Patient Support, Market Access. You will be responsible for leveraging the capabilities and expertise of the team, focusing on providing consistent learning and development across all areas of US Patient Support.


Accountabilities:


As the Director, you will be responsible for creating and deploying an annual training plan that aligns with US Patient Support core competencies, upcoming product pipeline, reimbursement and policy trends, and Brand strategies. You will collaborate with internal Commercial Learning teams to identify learning strategies and existing capabilities to address training needs. You will also establish a US Patient Support Learning & Development Governance to regularly gather insight and feedback from key representatives from each area. Your role will also involve anticipating market changes and aligning training plans to support our teams' ability to navigate the access landscape with customers.


Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent required
  
  


• Minimum of 10 years of pharmaceutical/healthcare experience required
  
  


• Thorough understanding of patient access, affordability and reimbursement programs and services
  
  


• Strategic planning and execution skills with capability to move quickly between strategic and tactical as appropriate
  
  


• Ability to lead effectively in a cross-functional environment with a variety of collaborators
  
  


• Experience with learning and instructional design principles preferred
  
  

At AstraZeneca, we play a critical role in making our pipeline accessible to patients. We are a research-driven enterprise, always working on something new; 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, get involved earlier and approach access sustainably. As partners across the enterprise, our advice helps to inform and shape strategies across varied functions and levels.


Join us on this exciting journey as we reimagine the way Market Access is done. The opportunities here are incomparable to anywhere else. Feel invested in to develop, find your path and feel supported to get there. Join the pioneers in the industry with our leading-edge payer work.


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The annual base salary for this position ranges from $161,018 to $241,528. However, 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) or to receive a retirement contribution (hourly 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 salary (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.


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. Apply Now