Director, Life Cycle Marketing Immunology
Wilmington, DE - USA
Job Summary
Location:US Wilmington
Function:Marketing
Travel:Approximately 1020%
AtAstraZeneca we are driven by the opportunity to transform patients lives through science. We are seeking aDirector of Life Cycle Marketingto join our growingImmunologybusiness in a highly visible strategic role supporting the future of our expanding portfolio.
This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned marketing leader who combines strong commercial insight with a passion for innovation launch excellence and cross-functional collaboration. As a member of theUS Immunology Marketing Leadership Team you will help shape brand strategy drive US launch readiness and translate clinical and scientific opportunity into meaningful commercial impact.
In this role you will serve as the strategic lead for AstraZenecas immunology pipeline with responsibility for shaping brand strategy and US launch readiness efforts for all future formulations and indications for the treatment of Lupus.
Reporting to theSenior Marketing Director Immunology you will partner closely with colleagues acrossUS MedicalCommercialInsightsOperations andGlobal teamsto ensure successful pre-launch and launch execution across the portfolio.
What youll do
You will lead the development and execution ofpre-launch through commercial launch strategiesfor new and upcoming indications within the US immunology portfolio. This includes setting strategy building milestone-based plans and coordinating key activities across the business to support successful launches.
Your responsibilities will include developing theUS brand market plan shapingHCP commercial strategy guidingpatient journey and engagement planning and drivinginsight generationthrough qualitative and quantitative research with healthcare professionals patients and payers. You will also supportadvisory board developmentforecasting andsupply chain readiness.
A key aspect of the role will be serving as the liaison between theUS and Global organizations ensuring plans are aligned timely and connected to the broader immunology portfolio strategy. You will also lead recommendations for thego-to-market model partnering with marketing and field leadership oncustomer segmentationfield deployment andexecution planning.
Working across a highly matrixed organization you will collaborate with teams inMarketingSalesGPPSPricing & Market AccessMedical AffairsRegulatory andOperationsto deliver integrated and effective launch plans. You will also build and presentbusiness casesto supportPhase 3real-world evidence andpost-launch studies as well as broader commercial investment decisions through insight generation market analysis forecasting and commercial modeling.
In addition you will represent AstraZeneca atcongresses and conferences helping shape the roadmap forHCP engagementacross pipeline assets while partnering with in-line marketing teams to ensure that key milestones deliverables and launch activities are seamlessly integrated across the organization.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in businessor a related field.
- 8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry including 5 years in pharmaceutical marketing or a related function such as managed markets pharmaceutical sales market research/analytics strategic planning or relevant agency experience.
- Experience supporting or leading work across thepharmaceutical product development-to-commercialization process.
- Ability and willingness to travel1020%.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degreeinBusinessMarketing or ascientific discipline.
- 4 Years of immunology experience
- 2 years of Rheumatology or Dermatology experience
- Experience incross-channelandcross-customer marketing.
- Experience leading or supportingearly brand lifecycleorlaunch strategy.
- 3 years of people leadership experience.
- Experience withbudget managementand/or platforms such asVeevaCoupa orViewpoint.
Pay Transparency
The annual base pay for this position could range from $180693 $233000 USD Annual. 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 include 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 employees 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.
At AstraZeneca we are driven by our commitment to deliver accelerated growth for AstraZeneca and make peoples lives better. We thrive in our often-intense environment by seeking out new challenges and working towards innovative solutions. Here you can build a long-term career with global knowledge opportunities while positively impacting local communities.
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Why AstraZeneca
At AstraZeneca youll join a team that is committed to scientific excellence collaborative leadership and meaningful innovation. This role offers the chance to influence critical launch decisions partner with senior leaders across the business and play a direct role in helping bring important medicines to patients.
If you are a strategic and commercially minded marketing leader looking to shape the future ofImmunologyatAstraZeneca we would welcome your interest.
Date Posted
16-Jul-2026Closing Date
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