Director, Marketing - Respiratory Inhaled at AstraZeneca in Wilmington, Delaware

Job Description:

The Marketing Director, Inhaled Respiratory, will lead our commercial launch of the inhaled portfolio with our next-generation propellant (inhaled pMDI). This role will partner closely with Global and US collaborators to ensure all business areas are working towards a successful launch for a seamless patient experience. Reporting to the Executive Director, BREZTRI, the Marketing Director will be instrumental in collaborating with all Sr. Leader partners responsible for the Inhaled portfolio. This position requires strong cross-functional leadership capabilities, experience in launching brands, and the ability to gain Sr. Leader alignment across multiple cross-functional groups.


Accountabilities


- Provide strategic direction to all partners & ensure strong launch achievements pre/post launch.
- Ensure teams have created robust plans for External Scientific Expert relationships and policy-shaping initiatives for a successful launch.
- Proactively find opportunities and strategic goals critical for the launch.
- Ongoing launch project management tracking to keep all team members on track.
- Communicate to Sr. Leaders including Global and US LT ongoing.
- Assess and develop forecast goals including risks and opportunities.
- Lead the creation of important metrics to be measured ongoing.


Essential Skills/Experience


- Bachelor's Degree required.
- 8+ years' overall work experience in pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
- 5+ years of experience in Pharmaceutical Marketing including strong experience in market access strategy and/or health policy.
- Experience in Inhaled or respiratory device launch.
- Product launch experience with strong knowledge of HCP and patient pathways.
- Experience in leading commercial and scientific initiatives in Respiratory.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven PMO skills.
- Strong track record of leadership skills and planning.


Desirable Skills/Experience


- Experience in launching new device transition.
- Understanding of US health policy at a federal and state level.
- U.S. product launch experience in multiple U.S. commercial leadership roles.


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.


At AstraZeneca, we are on a journey to bring life-saving medicines to patients. Our role in contributing to decreasing mortality rates globally is clear. We shape the future by spotting scientifically-led commercial opportunities and acting now to operationalize and scale them. Driven by the solutions we bring to the healthcare ecosystem, we make an impact at every step of the patient journey to improve their experience and outcome. Our Commercial Leadership team is specialized, trusted, and always nurturing innovation. If you thrive on energy and pace, this is the place for you. We think big, act fast, and push forward every day with a winning mentality. Join us to be part of a team that constantly reinvents and scales the way we work, making a meaningful impact on patients' lives.


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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.