Global Marketing Head, MRA-SGLT2i asset (Global CVRM) in Newtown

To support this ambition, we are seeking an experienced commercial leader to accelerate the commercial development of the next wave of launches in heart failure (HF) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) with our MRA‑SGLT2i asset. In this role, you will also work closely with other Heads of Marketing for pipeline assets within CKD and HF to shape the future in these disease areas and prepare the organization for outstanding global launches. This role reports directly to the Vice President Commercial, MRA‑SGLT2i & ETA‑SGLT2i and will be expected to have a high level of collaboration with global cross‑functional groups (R&D, Medical Affairs, Policy & Patient Advocacy, Pricing & Market Access, Insights & Analytics, Commercial Excellence, Supply and Operations, etc) and local Market Company (MC) teams. In this role, you will be accountable to evolve the strategic plan, execute the operational plan, and provide launch preparation support to key launch countries. The successful candidate must be a strong matrix leader and global commercial leader, with specific responsibility for shaping and implementing brand and therapeutic area strategy. Clear thinking with the ability to lead and demonstrate passion for the brand and therapeutic area is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and Execute Global Marketing Strategy: Create clear, effective marketing plans for the MRA‑SGLT2i asset, focusing on patient needs and market insights. Work with key regions and countries to ensure the strategy is carried out and launches are successful.
• Lead Brand and Indication Planning: Use feedback from key markets to shape the brand's positioning, target audience, and value proposition. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams such as Medical Affairs, Policy & Patient Advocacy, Pricing & Market Access, Insights & Analytics and Regulatory to devise strategic and operational plans for all markets. Head the MRA‑SGLT2i asset commercial sub‑team and represent the commercial perspective in decision‑making forums.
• Customer and Market Insights: Gather and use customer and market data to guide clinical development and regulatory plans. Build a plan to address key business inquiries & opportunities to inform and shape brand strategies.
• Oversee Revenue Forecasts and Business Cases: Ensure revenue forecasts and business plans are future‑proofed and based on solid customer insights, product strengths, competitive positioning, unmet need and pricing & market access.
• Engage & Collaborate with Internal & External Stakeholders: Collaborate and partner with disease experts and policy makers to represent customer and patient perspectives. Lead discussions with healthcare professionals at advisory boards and conferences. Identify and lead relationships with strategic marketing agencies, vendors, consultants, and other third‑party groups. Collaborate with other Heads of Marketing for HF and CKD assets to shape portfolio and disease area strategy. Lead the cross‑functional effort to create differentiated target product profiles (TPPs) that are validated with insights from external experts and/or key customer groups. Head the commercial MRA‑SGLT2i asset commercial team and represent the commercial perspective in decision‑making forums.
• Shape Team Culture and Develop Talent: Create an employee experience that ignites innovation and unites talent to deliver the business. Lead and align team around a clear vision and purpose. Role model AZ Values and champion AZ's people strategy by attracting, developing, and retaining talent while building a diverse pipeline of future Commercial leaders.

Size of Team

The Head of Marketing for MRA‑SGLT2i asset will build the team and initially oversee two direct reports, both global Marketing Directors.

Attracting Applicants

If you are an experienced Marketing Professional looking to be part of a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life‑changing medicines and you are passionate about what science can do to make a difference to patients' lives, ready to discover what you can do – join us.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Business, Medical or Life sciences is required.
• Deep CVRM expertise and experience, with broad & current up to date Global professional relationships with Key External Experts in CVRM therapy areas.
• 15+ years' experience in pharmaceutical development and commercialization.
• Specialist launch experience in competitive space, preferably on global and/or regional level.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing cross‑functional teams.
• Experience leveraging clinical data to shape brand strategies and lifecycle planning.
• Solid understanding of forecasting, market research, useful insight generation, and competitive landscape analysis and interpretation.
• Experience from leveraging AI and digital to drive commercial strategy and operational excellence.
• Advanced internal and external partner engagement skills with demonstrated ability to seamlessly navigate scientific and commercial organizations to drive business outcomes.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication/presentation skills (written and verbal).
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence laterally and vertically with senior leadership, cross functional stakeholders and across geographies.
• Scientific curiosity.

Desirable

• US commercial and launch experience.
• Advanced degree (MBA or PhD) in life science and/or business management.
• US/Global professional relationships with Key External Experts in HF and CKD.

Values

At AstraZeneca we work together across global boundaries to make an impact and find answers to challenges. We do this with the utmost integrity even in the most difficult situations because we are committed to doing the right thing. We continuously forge partnerships that help pursue world‑class medicines in new ways, combining our people's exceptional skills with those of people from all over the globe.