Global Commercial Diagnostic Director at AstraZeneca in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Job Description:

Introduction to role



Are you ready to make a significant impact on patients' lives through your expertise in diagnostics and precision medicine? As the Director of Global Commercial Diagnostics, you will play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to generate positive outcomes and improve patient care. This role carries responsibility for commercial diagnostics across the indications of our launch brands.



Accountabilities



You will apply your knowledge and experience of diagnostics and precision medicine to drive the development of the Commercial Diagnostic Strategy for upcoming launches across solid tumor and hematology indications. You will be responsible for developing the commercialization strategy and marketing plan related to activities specific to the diagnostic, ensuring launch readiness, and implementing the diagnostic in alignment with the Global franchise brand plan.


You will work collaboratively with multiple partners, including the franchise commercial team, medical affairs, R&D, insights & analytics, market access, and other critical functions within Global and across key markets. During your activities, you will develop partnerships with external oncology customers and decision-makers through AZ's involvement with patient advocacy and policy groups, diagnostic developers, thought leaders, and HTA/payer organizations to help create best-in-class diagnostics capabilities aligned with the commercial needs of our portfolio.


This role requires a well-rounded commercial executive with demonstrated product-marketing capabilities, strong analytical skills, the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on leadership. A deep scientific and commercial understanding of the biomarker testing landscape in solid tumor and hematological cancers, as well as issues that may impact patient journeys and sample testing pathways, is important.


Your key objective is to ensure markets have effective and well-supported plans in place to drive Awareness, Adoption, Access, Availability, and Accuracy of biomarker testing to guide patient treatment. This role will allow you to lead key activities, work across multiple functions, and progress your career in precision medicine.



Essential Skills/Experience

• Bachelor's degree (business or life sciences)
  
  


• 10+ years of pharmaceutical and/or diagnostics marketing experience
  
  


• Proven track record in launch and commercialization of diagnostic(s), particularly in oncology and hematology
  
  


• Team-oriented leader with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to influence and lead at all levels of amatrix organization
  
  


• Demonstrated track record of formulating Global commercial strategies and driving commercial tactics
  
  


• Ability to problem-solve in a rapidly changing, competitive environment
  
  


• Excellent analytical skills, demonstrated by the ability to turn analysis into insight and action
  
  


• Demonstrated ability to take an enterprise view in leading and facilitating discussions in cross-functional teams
  
  


• Thorough understanding of drug development and commercialization processes
  
  

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, MBA) is preferred
  
  


• Global marketing experience, including diagnostic and therapeutic launch experience
  
  


• In-market launch experience
  
  


• Solid technical background in diagnostics development and biomarker science
  
  

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $ 220,870.40 to $ 331,305.60. 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.


When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.


AstraZeneca offers unparalleled prospects for launching medicines and contributing to exponential growth. In our dynamic environment, we succeed together by communicating effectively, sharing ideas, and harnessing diverse thoughts. Our determination drives us to ensure the value of our medicines is realized through innovative strategies. Join us to be part of a team that thrives on co-creation, resilience, and making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.


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