Director, Hematology Ambition – Disease Strategy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Assist in advancing the overall Hematology Ambition strategy at AstraZeneca, along with disease education and execution plans.

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including commercial, medical, research and development, corporate affairs, and advocacy.

• Identify and prioritize challenges within the market and implement effective solutions.

• Create innovative strategies to address deficiencies in hematologic malignancy care, covering concept development, governance, review processes, budget, and deployment.

• Oversee the management of the Hematology Ambition website targeted at healthcare professionals (HCPs).

• Develop strategic assets and tactics that reinforce AstraZeneca’s reputation in the field of hematologic malignancies.

• Engage in strategic planning to discover opportunities and enhance unbranded educational needs.

• Spearhead initiatives that showcase AstraZeneca’s scientific progress in hematology.

• Manage the presence of the US Hematology Ambition on internal social media platforms.

• Lead external awareness campaigns on platforms such as LinkedIn, Meta, and through paid search.

• Formulate and execute media strategies and non-personal promotion (NPP) programs to engage healthcare professionals.

• Organize customer-facing events at key congresses.

• Act as the liaison for Hematology Ambition among various internal AstraZeneca business units.

• Implement measurement strategies to evaluate and communicate the impact of initiatives.

• Oversee partner agencies, vendor relationships, workflows, and expense budgets.

• Facilitate discussions and provide regular updates on Hematology Ambition to senior leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree is required; an MBA and/or other advanced qualifications are advantageous.

• More than 7 years of experience in the US pharmaceutical and/or healthcare sectors.

• Background in marketing, sales, strategic planning, operations, project management, or medical affairs.

• Over 5 years of experience in the Oncology therapeutic area.

• At least 3 years of experience in HCP or Patient Marketing, Corporate Strategy, or Brand Leadership.

• Strong skills in project management, leadership, and business acumen.

• Ability to handle multiple priorities, processes, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.

• Experience in managing agencies, navigating med-legal review processes, and overseeing budgets.

• Capable of strategically developing programs while assessing feasibility, impact, and risks.

• Comfortable working in a highly regulated environment.

• Willingness to travel as necessary.

• Familiarity with marketing operations, advisory boards, alliances, concept development, and the MLR process.

• Strong understanding of the legal and regulatory framework surrounding pharmaceutical promotions and industry compliance guidelines.

• Comprehensive knowledge of oncology care delivery, including Payers, GPOs, APPs, various practice settings, and organized oncology customers.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for short-term incentive bonuses.

• Equity-based awards for salaried positions.

• Access to qualified retirement programs.

• Paid time off, which includes vacation, holidays, and leaves.

• Comprehensive health coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.