Global Brand Director - Respiratory Inhaled at AstraZeneca in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Job Description:

As the Global Brand Director - Respiratory Inhaled, reporting to a VP Commercial Respiratory, you will be the commercial lead on the Global Product Team (GPT) to support our brand ambition. The medicine is a key part of AstraZeneca's Respiratory and the overall Biopharmaceuticals portfolio Join us on a journey to become one of AstraZeneca's future leaders!




What You Will Do:



In this role, you will be accountable for the development of the commercial strategy, successful commercial investment decision, and compelling promotional plans. You will represent the commercial voice in the GPT providing commercial input and contributing to the decision making on future clinical development projects. You will collaborate closely with various heads and teams to ensure on time delivery of the evidence support the asset, to build patient centric marketing plans and value propositions, to advise on new indication strategy and to create cases for commercial investment decisions.




Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelors degree


• Strong US market / field experience.


• 10 + years experience in healthcare or biopharma industry


• In-depth understanding of commercial strategy, methodologies and tools


• Detailed 'hands-on' knowledge of building TPPs, generating sales forecasts and business cases.


• Experience of crafting brand strategy whilst the understanding of product profile was incomplete and evolving.


• Thorough understanding of the drug development process and the need for commercial line of sight throughout


• Understanding of future healthcare market challenges including local regulatory DO's and DON'Ts


• Exposure to and track record of effective management of senior decision-making/governance bodies


• Proven experience of engaging with and using insights from external customers e.g. KEEs, prescribers, payors

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Advanced Degree e.g. MBA


• Respiratory therapy area knowledge or experience

Why 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 are shaping the future by spotting scientifically-led commercial opportunities and acting now to operationalize and scale them. We are driven by the solutions we bring to the healthcare ecosystem. It powers us to make an impact at every step of the patient journey. We are constantly thinking big to answer new challenges. We push ourselves to start small and scale fast. The pioneers of digital and innovative solutions that have never been seen before.


Ready to join the Biopharmaceuticals Business Unit and make a difference? Apply now!



Where can I find out more?



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The annual base pay for this position ranges from $229,303 to $343,954. 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. 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 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