Director, US Commercial Innovation - Biopharmaceuticals

Are you ready to transform ideas into life-changing medicines At AstraZeneca we embrace entrepreneurial spirit collaboration and bold thinking to make the impossible a reality. As the Director of Commercial Innovation youll lead the charge in the US Biopharmaceuticals Business Unit (BBU) driving critical initiatives across Respiratory & Immunology (R&I) and Cardiovascular Renal & Metabolism (CVRM) therapeutic areas. Your mission is to develop optimize pilot and scale novel commercial capabilities for the US BBU team.

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In this pivotal role youll guide us towards innovative operational methods identify cutting-edge technologies and strategically position AstraZeneca for a competitive edge. By evaluating new technologies and standard processes youll empower the US Biopharmaceutical organization to seize new opportunities and expand expertise. Youll cultivate strategic partnerships and champion innovation for marketed and late-stage products going beyond traditional pharmaceutical marketing and sales approaches. Your efforts will improve customer and patient experiences drive revenue growth and expand market share. Reporting directly to the Head of US Commercial Innovation youll lead the design development and management of programs and external partnerships to foster practical innovation across the US business. Youll explore unconventional yet pragmatic approaches that uncover high-value opportunities and convert them into sustainable business models. Additionally youll harness emerging trends to meet latent customer and patient needs.

A significant part of your role involves understanding the US health ecosystems opportunities and barriers for patients and their care teams. Youll bridge unexpected teams to solve challenges in new and novel ways. Securing and handling resources will be critical ensuring timely execution of plans with cross-functional support. Youll align marketing and sales functions around customer-facing solutions innovative technologies and supplier relationships. Collaboration with counterparts from Market Access Commercial Digital Health Health Economics IT Medical Affairs Market Research and related functions will be important to share ideas and resources.

Essential Skills/Experience:

- Bachelors degree

- 10 years Commercial experience in pharmaceutical healthcare or related consulting industries.

- Ability to plan lead manage and influence organizational change.

- Proven project and budget management skills.

- Strong teamwork collaboration and negotiation skills.

- Demonstrated understanding of and ability to work within AstraZenecas operating model.

- Demonstrated innovative thinking novel approaches to creating business solutions with proven results.

- Demonstrated ability to create and sustain cross-functional collaboration and balance competing organizational priorities.

- Demonstrated financial management analytical skills and leadership skills.

- Understanding of AZ brand and sales needs including knowledge of customer segments market dynamics brand strategies and internal processes.

- Demonstrated understanding of legal/regulatory/compliance requirements and corporate policies and guidelines.

- Experience with technologies and services that shape the current healthcare environment (Health IT Point of Care communication Digital health).

Desirable Skills/Experience:

- MBA

- Ability to travel (in some cases internationally) up to 20% of the time.

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. Thats why we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were 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 driven by our commitment to bring life-saving medicines to patients worldwide. Our work is meaningful; were actively contributing to bending the global mortality curve. With a fusion of scientific knowledge and commercial savvy we spot opportunities and operationalize them swiftly. Our inclusive team thrives on energy and pace constantly thinking big to tackle new challenges. We nurture a safe space for innovation where diverse backgrounds fuel different solutions. Join us on this journey to shape the future of BioPharmaceuticals.

Ready to make an impact Apply now to join our dynamic team!

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