Global Director, Advocacy & Market Development

TheGlobal Director Advocacy & Market Development (Biologics)leads the global advocacyfor severe asthma andnonbrandedmarket development agenda.

The roleis responsible for:

• Building crediblescienceledadvocacy across pulmonology and immunology communitieswith a strong focus on Eosinophilic Inflammation

• Leadingglobalnon-brandedmarket development initiativesto improvediagnosisoptimizecare pathways and enable sustained biologicadoption focused onInternationalmarkets and China.

• Partnering closely with Medical Commercialandpriority marketsto translate strategy into measurable impactand scalable execution.

• This position reports into GlobalCommercial Head Fasenraandoperatesin close alignment with Medical Affairs and KeyMarket Teams.

GlobalAdvocacy Program(Eosinophilic Inflammation ):Lead a global science-driven advocacy program that mobilizes the respiratory and immunology communities aroundimproved patient outcomes in eosinophilic diseases(Severe Asthma EGPA and HES)

• Develop and execute the globalFasenraadvocacy strategy aligned with brand strategy and lifecycle priorities

• Build and evolve trustedrelationships with Key External Experts (KEEs) through the GlobalEOS Science Groupand respiratory disease forums

• Shape and amplify theeosinophilic inflammationnarrative in close collaboration with Global Medical and Brand teams ensuringitscredible consistent and locally actionable

• Co-create scientific advocacy content and external education initiatives inpartnership with Medical Affairs
  

Market Development Program(Unbranded):Lead the non-branded market developmentagenda to help redefine severe asthma care and accelerate adoption of biologic-ready patient pathways.

• Lead the global non-branded market development strategy to ensure bio-eligible patients will have access to biological treatment options

• Identifyand address key barriers across the patient journeyoptimizingdiagnosis referral and Guideline Directed Medical Therapy

• Partner with MedicalAccessand Health Economicsteamstoco-createpriority system change initiatives

• Collaborate with respiratory authorities KEEs and relevant policymakers to strengthen healthcare system capacity and guideline/pathway implementation across key markets with a particular focus on the International Region and China

• Translate strategic ambitions into clear global frameworks that markets can localize and execute

Cross-functional and Matrix Leadership

Act as a global integrator and catalyst across Brand Medical Policy/Access Digital and priority markets to enable strongglobaltolocalexecution.

• Align stakeholders on priorities simplify complexity and drive focused execution against the most impactful levers

• Represent advocacy and market development perspectives in key global governance forums ensuring alignment with brand strategy and medical priorities

• Collaborate with local marketing digital medical and policy leads in priority markets to ensure seamless strategy execution and shared ownership of outcomes

Leadership & Ways of Working

We are looking for a leader who delivers results through partnership clarity and empowerment.

• Lead with a partnership mindsetbuilding trust alignment and momentum across diverse teams and cultures

• Translate strategy into clear actionable priorities and measurable outcomes focusing on impact over activity

• Empower markets through scalable frameworks and capability building rather than central control

• Contribute to talent development by coachingrolemodelinginclusive leadership and strengthening advocacy/market development capabilities across the network
  

Education

Required:

• Masters degree with scientificexpertiseas preferred

Desirable:

• Secondary degree e.g. MBA PhD with scienceexpertise

Experience

Required:

• 10years experiencein healthcare or biopharma industry with a strong preference for experience in the Respiratory and/or Immunology area

• Confirmed experience of engaging with anddemonstratinginsights from external customerse.g.KEEs prescribers payors

• Proven success in a global or local role

• Confirmed strong influencing skills and collaborator management including at an Executive Level

• Experienced and comfortable working in a matrix environment and capable to adapt to work with different countries anddifferent cultures

• Experience to create a positive relationship with third parties as an AZ Ambassador at Board and Executive Committee level

• Launch experience and success including experience with building local advocacy and developing market as well as brand share

• We are looking for a professional who is resilientstrategicallystrongand able to executewith a partnership mindset

Nextsteps ifthe role lookssuitableplease apply!