Director, US Oncology Advocacy & Alliance (Lung and GI Cancers)
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Job Location:
Gaithersburg, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a global science-led biopharmaceutical company and our innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide. This is the place to make an impact. Here we ensure everyone can reach their full potential perform at their best and make a valued contribution to the enterprise!
We are looking for a Quality professional with strong subject knowledge both in depth and breadth. Experience from a number of different areas of quality. Will control monitor and develop systems and procedures to enhance the approach quality across multiple disciplines.
About the role:
As theDirector US Oncology Advocacy & Alliance you will lead AstraZenecas strategic engagement and partnership efforts within thelung and gastrointestinal cancertherapeutic areas. This roleis responsible forbuilding and sustaining long-term collaborations with patient organizations professional associations and independent advocates to advance shared clinical and patient-centric goals. Acting as a critical link between the advocacy community and internal stakeholders acrossR&D Medical Affairs and Commercial you will ensure the patient perspective is integrated into our national strategy while overseeing program execution budget management and compliant external relations.
What youll do:
Strategic Ownership: Lead the development execution and delivery of a comprehensive US patient advocacy strategy for Lung and GI cancers ensuring full alignment with AstraZenecas overarching businessobjectives.
Two-Way Advocacy Dialogue: Serve as the primary liaison between AstraZeneca and Patient Advocacy Groups (PAGs) toidentifyunmet patient needs and integrate those insights into the discovery and delivery of therapeutic products.
Stakeholder Mapping & Growth:Utilizerigorous stakeholder mapping toidentify cultivate and manage new strategic relationships with patient and caregiver organizations within the therapeutic area.
Cross-Functional Influence: Represent PAG interests across the internal matrixincluding Commercial Medical R&D and Market Accessto ensure the patient voice informs project outputs such as white papers and strategic exchanges.
Policy & Communications Partnership: Collaborate withFederal and StateGovernment Affairs& Policy teamsto advance state and policy priorities and partner with Brand Communications to highlight key partnership milestones.
Executive & Congress Leadership: Lead high-level patient organization engagements at major medical congresses andfacilitatequarterly meetings between AstraZeneca leadership and PAG partners to build long-term trust.
Operational & Financial Oversight: Direct agency partners and vendors while managing budgets reconciliation reports and impact metrics for all planned and ad-hoc partner funding.
Compliance & Governance: Ensure all team interactions and programs strictly adhere to national guidelines internal policies and ethical engagement standards.
Essential Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in business communicationspublic health or related field
At least7-10years experience working experience in a corporate affairs role
Effective communicator and storyteller
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Strong presentation and facilitation skills
Ability to navigate complex and matrixed organizations and contribute as both a strategic counsellor and strong individual contributor
Proven ability to align advocacy strategies with state and federal policy priorities to advance patient access and care.
Desirable Requirements:
Experience at a non-profit organization
Preference for a candidate who has experience with patients and/or patient advocacy and professional associations
Project management capability with knowledge of and direct experience working with patient advocacy groups and/or professional associations to develop and deliver programsand projects
Experience reviewing or applying for grants or corporate funding
Oncology experience
Ability toanticipateand adapt to change with strong problem-solving skills
Ability to travelas required by the business
Working at AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a global innovation-driven biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering developing and commercializing prescription medicines for some of the worlds most serious diseases. Were committed to being a Great Place to Workempowering people to push the boundaries of science in an inclusive culture that champions diversity collaboration and continuous learning.
The annual base pay for this position ranges from $151753.60 - $227630.40 USD Annual (80% - 120%). 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 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.
When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing -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.
Sowhatsnext:
Are you already envisioning yourself joining our team Good because wecantwait to hear from you!
You will have access to a flexible employee benefits fund including holiday purchase and flexible time off pension contributions Share Save Plans A performance recognitionschemeand a competitive generousremunerationpackage.
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Date Posted
26-Mar-2026Closing Date
16-Apr-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and furtherance of that mission we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
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