Senior Director Global Commercial Lung Cancer

As Sr Director, Global Commercial, Lung Cancer you will play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing the lives of people with lung cancer. Our Global Commercial Oncology organization shapes the AstraZeneca has a deep-rooted heritage in Oncology and offers a quickly-growing portfolio of new medicines that has the potential to transform patients’ lives and the Company’s future. By harnessing the power of four scientific platforms - Immuno-Oncology, Tumor Drivers and Resistance, DNA Damage Response, and Antibody Drug Conjugates - and by championing the development of personalized combinations, AstraZeneca has the vision to redefine cancer treatment and one day eliminate cancer as a cause of death.

Role Description:

The Sr Director, Global Commercial, Lung Cancer will be part of the Lung Cancer Tumor Strategy and Commercialization team within the Global Datroway and Lung Cancer Franchise. AstraZeneca has an industry leading portfolio of in-market and pipeline products focused on transforming care and improving patient outcomes in lung cancer, and as part of the Global Lung Cancer Franchise Team, you will be integral to our collective efforts towards transforming care for lung cancer patients globally.

The role will report into the VP, Franchise Head, Datroway and Lung Cancer, and will support the development and execution of above-asset tumor strategic commercial initiatives in support of our global lung cancer commercialization priorities.

This position will be based in Gaithersburg, MD.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead the development and execution of strategic marketing and commercialization initiatives associated with the lung cancer Tumor Leadership Plan (TLP)

• Global lead for tumor level initiatives to improve Quality of Care (QoC) in lung cancer, in alignment with Tumor Leadership Plan and Lung Ambition Alliance QoC strategic objectives

• Tumor lead for key strategic engagement initiatives with Global Lung KEEs and Professional Societies

• Lead the strategic development and execution of initiatives to enhance Multi-Disciplinary Team coordination in lung cancer

• Partner with Medical Affairs Team to deliver tumor level cross-functional priorities (e.g: Lung scientific summit, evidence generation initiatives)

• Partner with patient affairs to build patient support initiatives aimed at improving overall quality of care in Lung Cancer

• Champion and serve as business lead for relevant digital initiatives in support of improving quality of care in Lung Cancer

• Partner closely with brand and indication teams to ensure alignment of above-asset initiatives with brand led initiatives

• Engage effectively with Region/Country teams and ensure global deliverables meet market needs

• Collaborate closely and influence cross-functional partners (e.g. Insights, Access, Medical, Sales, Training, Corporate Affairs) in support of tumor strategic/operational plans

• Develop and deliver key brand presentations to leadership

• Manage agency relationships, workflow, and commercial budget

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

• 10+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industry with experience in one or more of the following: brand marketing, sales, market research/analytics, strategic planning

• Prior oncology in-line HCP marketing experience within a major market

• Experience building and integrating new capabilities to drive leadership in customer engagement and impact

Preferred qualifications

• MBA in relevant field

• In-depth experience leading broad strategic marketing initiatives

• Experience across multiple promotional channels (Personal, Non-Personal and Digital, Patient marketing)

• Prior global marketing experience

• Sales/Customer-facing experience

• Launch experience

• Management experience

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with ability to clearly and concisely communicate complex constructs

• Ability to manage complex projects

• Demonstrated ability to work in matrixed environment and to work with Global team

• Strong business acumen skills

• Ability to lead without authority

• High capability at working collaboratively, thinking strategically, and operating effectively in a rapidly evolving and competitive market-place

• High ethical standards and personal integrity

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $ 231,988 - 347,983. 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.

Date Posted 11-Oct-2026

Closing Date 12-Nov-2026

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