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Director, U.S. Marketing Strategy, IgAN

AstraZeneca


Job Location:

Boston, MA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 194126 - 291189
Posted: 22 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 15 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

This is what you will do:

The Director U.S. MarketingStrategyIgANwill be a key member of the U.S. commercial team and will play a critical role in translating brand strategy into integrated launch plans and execution for a newindicationin IgA Nephropathy (IgAN).

This role is accountable for driving execution of priority marketing initiatives and launch workstreams ensuring alignment across customer segments and enabling successful launch readiness and in-market performance. The Director will partner closely with cross-functional and global teams to ensure coordinated high-quality execution aligned to U.S. brand priorities.

You willbe responsible for:

  • Translating U.S. brand and launch strategy into integrated launch plans and executionacross customer segments

  • Driving execution of prioritized launch workstreams aligned to brand strategy including disease education omnichannel programs and field readiness

  • Operationalizing brand positioning value proposition and messaging platform across marketing programs and customer touchpoints

  • Executing omnichannel marketing initiatives across personal and non-personal channels to support disease awareness diagnosis patient identification and treatment adoption

  • Supporting execution ofmarket shaping initiatives including disease awareness diagnostic pathway optimization and stakeholder engagement to accelerateappropriate patientidentification and treatment

  • Generating and applying insights from market research analytics and field feedback to refine execution and improve performance

  • Partnering with cross-functional teams (Medical Market Access Sales Analytics Patient Services Regulatory Legal Compliance and Global) to alignaroundstrategy and ensure coordinated execution

  • Supportingthe Sr. Directorindevelopingbrand positioningvaluepropositionand evidence translation ensuring clear and compelling communication across stakeholders

  • Defining tracking and reporting key performance metricsidentifyingoptimizationopportunitiesand driving continuous improvement

  • Leading development and execution of marketing programs and materials ensuring high quality compliance and alignment with brand strategy

  • Managing agencies budgets and project timelines ensuring efficient execution and strong operational discipline

  • Partnering with Sales and Training teams to support field readiness and effective execution at launch

  • Identifyingand resolving executional risks ensuringtimelydelivery of launch milestones

  • Driving a culture of collaboration accountability and execution excellence across internal and external partners

You will need to have:

  • Bachelors degree in life sciences business or related field

  • 8years experiencein Biotech/pharma with at least 3 years in rare disease or specialty marketing

  • Strong understanding of rare disease or specialty market dynamics including patient journey HCP decision-making and access considerations

  • Proven ability to translate strategy into actionable measurable marketing plans and deliver high-quality execution

  • Demonstrated success managing complex cross-functional initiatives in a matrixed environment

  • Strong analytical capabilities and ability toleveragedata and insights tooptimizeperformance

  • Excellent communication collaboration and stakeholder management skills

  • Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines

  • Ability to engage effectively with scientific clinical and commercial stakeholders

  • Ability to travel asto support business needsup to 30%

  • The duties of this role aregenerally conductedin an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role employees must be able with or withoutaccommodationto:use a computer; engage in communications via phone video and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought analysis and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.

We wouldprefer foryou to have:

  • Advanced degree (MBA PharmD PhD or MS)

  • Experience in nephrology rare disease or specialty therapeutics

  • Prior experience in launch strategy development and market shaping

  • Experience working across both HCP and patient engagement strategies

  • Demonstrated experience integrating data analytics and digital capabilities into marketing execution

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $ 194126.40 - 291189.60 Annual USD. 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. 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 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.

Date Posted

16-Jul-2026

Closing Date

30-Jul-2026

Our 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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