Global Commercial Head, Weight Management

At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. We are passionate about the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We commit to those areas where we believe we can really change the course of medicine and bring innovative ideas to life. Respiratory & Immunology part of AstraZeneca BioPharmaceuticals is a key disease area and growth driver to the Company.

Our ambition is to improve and save lives for the millions of people who are living with the complexities of Cardiovascular Renal & Metabolic (CVRM) diseases. AstraZeneca is uniquely positioned to improve the outcomes of patients living with CVRM diseases today and tomorrow with our strong and expanding portfolio and one of the broadest deepest most innovative pipelines in the industry. By 2032 we intend to be leading the world in CVRM therapies launching up to 15 new life-changing medicines.

To support this ambition we are seeking a Global Commercial Head Weight Management a high-impact global leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering commercial strategy across our Weight Management portfolio. This individual will play a critical role in defining the future of the category enabling successful global launches and driving long-term brand and portfolio value.

What Youll Do

• Shape clear actionable winning commercial strategies across multiple assets and indications in the Weight Management portfolio.

• Lead development of integrated global commercial strategies including pre-launch launch and lifecycle planning

• Develop and execute strategic and operational plans covering positioning segmentation pricing value proposition and target market prioritization

• Represent the global commercial perspective to inform clinical development regulatory strategy and lifecycle decisions

• Lead cross-functional global teams to deliver differentiated target product profiles and maximize asset value

• Drive forecasting business case development and performance tracking to inform decision-making and portfolio prioritization

• Partner closely with regional and market organizations to ensure alignment from global strategy through to local execution

• Collaborate with Medical Market Access Regulatory R&D and other key functions to ensure compliant and impactful delivery of commercial plans

• Build strong relationships with external stakeholders including key opinion leaders advocacy groups and industry partners

• Lead and develop a high-performing global team fostering innovation accountability and talent development aligned to AstraZeneca values

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in business life sciences or related field

• 10 years experience in the pharmaceutical biotechnology or healthcare industry

• Demonstrated success in global or US commercial leadership roles including launch experience

• Proven track record developing and executing brand or therapeutic area strategies grounded in customer and market insights

• Experience leveraging clinical data to inform strategy and lifecycle planning

• Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing cross-functional and global teams

• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across complex organizations

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (e.g. MBA PhD or MD)

• Experience in CVRM and/or Weight Management

• Strong understanding of global healthcare systems pricing and market access dynamics

• Experience with forecasting financial planning and business case development

• Demonstrated ability to identify innovative high-impact strategies and deliver results

• High learning agility strategic mindset and strong communication skills

Why AstraZeneca

This position is based at our Boston MA campus. 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 bold world.

AstraZeneca offers an environment where you can thrive by working with new drugs digital approaches and ever-changing environments. Our pioneering value-based agreements and Innovative Value Strategy solutions lead the way in the industry. We are driven by our determination to ensure the value of our medicines is realized. Our dynamic environment encourages creativity in designing strategies and innovative access solutions. We thrive on co-creation and draw on diverse perspectives to overcome challenges. Join us to be part of a team that is passionate about making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

Ready to make a difference Apply now to join our team!

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $267913 - 401870 USD. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentivesan opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs paid time off (i.e. vacation holiday and leaves) as well as health dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

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