Senior Director, Market Access Strategy, Immunology

At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life changing medicines. Working here means being bold, thinking big, and working together to make the impossible a reality. We are dedicated to unlocking the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We commit to those areas where we believe we can truly change the course of medicine and bring innovative ideas to life.

AstraZeneca’s Respiratory & Immunology (R&I) business unit is a global leader in redefining the treatment of respiratory and immune-mediated diseases. Driven by science and innovation, our portfolio includes breakthrough therapies for asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other respiratory conditions, as well as emerging treatments for a range of autoimmune and rare diseases. We combine deep biological expertise with innovative technology to deliver life-changing medicines to millions of patients worldwide. Our R&I teams are passionate about advancing research, improving patient outcomes, and redefining what is possible in the management of serious and complex conditions.

The Senior Director, Access Strategy, will play a pivotal role within the Immunology therapy area, based at our Wilmington, DE facility. In this role, the Senior Director will lead US market access strategy for both current brands and pipeline assets in the Immunology portfolio. This individual will work closely with colleagues across Market Access, Medical, Finance, and the broader R&I team to generate actionable insights and shape strategies aimed at optimizing brand access, patient affordability, and net pricing. The successful candidate will thrive in a constantly evolving market access environment, build clear goals and inspiring plans, develop positive relationships, and make difficult decisions.

What you’ll do:

• Responsible for leading the cross-functional team through the development and implementation of impactful access strategies to meet the brand net sales goals

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conduct in-depth analyses that drive identification of rich market insights across payers to inform pricing, contracting, affordability and patient support

• Budget and approval bids for access supported by deal no deal analysis and negotiation strategy

• Align needs for new outcome-based contracts, innovative pricing and payer evidence to the access strategy

• Accountable for promotional resources and training to all market access customer facing teams and field sales access optimization

• Responsible for financial assumptions for access and affordability input and insights to build the most accurate net sales and net price forecasts

• Present market insights, strategic plans and financial analysis to US senior leadership

• Understand policy changes and impact on the business and input on priorities for policy team

• Acquire and manage the brand budget to complete the operational plan

• Effectively work cross-functionally with across the Commercial interface marketing and sales to pull-through brand access and affordability programs with HCPs

• Lead and manage a team of Access Strategy Directors, Associate Directors, and Managers, with a clear emphasis on defining roles, driving accountability, and ensuring the execution of access strategy plans that align with brand objectives.

• Provide mentorship and support for team development by focusing on performance, career progression, and talent management, while encouraging a positive culture and building a diverse talent pipeline.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in business, marketing or the sciences

• 10 years of experience within the pharmaceutical / biopharmaceutical market; preferably in U.S. Market Access, Payer Marketing, Brand Marketing, Market Research, Account Management, and / or Field Sales

• Strong understanding of US market access landscape, healthcare system pricing and reimbursement

• Proven track record of consistent achievement or overachievement in developing and delivering strategic and operational plans within a therapeutic or business area

• Demonstrated experience in working within cross-functional business units crucial

• Strong financial competence with the ability to assess and deliver results

• Demonstrated ability to develop marketing promotional plans and using creative agencies

PreferredRequirements

• Advanced Degree in business, marketing, or the sciences

• Experience in customer facing roles

• Financial and forecasting experience

If you're ready to make a lasting impact in marketing by tapping into your expertise in an environment driven by science and innovation, we encourage you to apply!

This position is located at ourWilmington DEoffice travel domestically and internationally (up to 15%). 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!

Date Posted

02-Jul-2025

Closing Date

01-Jul-2025Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.