At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global marketing strategies for breast cancer treatments and collaborate with diverse teams.
- Company: AstraZeneca, a pioneering biopharmaceutical company focused on patient care.
- Benefits: Flexible benefits, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work three days a week in a dynamic office environment to foster collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in cancer treatment while working with innovative teams.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and strong marketing experience in a global context.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Cambridge, UK (3 days on site per week) 12 months FTC – Maternity cover
About AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a global, science‑led, patient‑focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. We are pioneering new frontiers by identifying and treating patients earlier, working towards the aim of eliminating cancer as a cause of death.
Role Overview
We have an exciting opportunity within the Global Brand Team (ADCs) for a Global Marketing Associate Director. Reporting to the Global Commercial Director, this role supports the development and leads the implementation of global strategic plans within the priority disease area of Breast Cancer. The position works collaboratively in a strategic partnership model with key global, regional, and country leads across the US, Europe, and Asia, as well as a broad range of headquarters functions including Marketing, Analytics & Insights, Digital, Diagnostics, Pricing and Market Access, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and others. The role also collaborates closely in an alliance partnership.
Key Responsibilities
- Support brand strategy development: Partner with the Global Commercial Director to support development of the global brand strategy in collaboration with cross‑functional teams and key markets.
- Lead the implementation of strategic plans; drive brand strategy and tactical planning; collaborate with global, joint, and local teams for detailed execution of key launches and lifecycle outputs aligned with business cycle expectations.
- Partner with markets to optimise performance: Work closely with key markets to understand performance drivers and barriers and refine plans to improve business outcomes.
- Translate insights into action: Support ongoing insight generation and engagement with external stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, patients, and advocacy groups, and apply insights to brand strategy and execution.
- Deliver high‑impact congress plans: Lead coordinated plans to develop opportunities at key industry congresses, working alongside international teams and relevant cross‑functional partners.
- Shape patient‑focused strategies: Develop patient‑centred strategies and deliverables in partnership with global teams and markets, helping to optimise patient experience.
- Build internal community and alignment: Strengthen the internal brand community by providing leadership across markets, sharing launch and execution learnings, and supporting engagement and communication efforts.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in a science or business‑related discipline.
- Commercial experience: Strong marketing and/or sales background with a track record of working effectively across global, regional, and local teams in a complex matrix organisation.
- Global brand strategy experience: Experience supporting or leading global brand positioning efforts in partnership with cross‑functional teams and key markets.
- Launch and lifecycle management experience: Hands‑on experience supporting product launches, pre‑launch readiness, and lifecycle initiatives with strong attention to execution excellence.
- Customer understanding: Experience and knowledge of a broad base of external stakeholders, including patients, prescribers, payers, and providers.
- Insight‑led strategy development: Demonstrated ability to use insights to develop effective marketing strategies.
- Cross‑functional leadership: Effective project leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to inform, persuade, and lead across functions and markets.
- Prioritisation and autonomy: Ability to prioritise multiple priorities simultaneously with a high degree of independence.
- Collaborator management: Effective relationship management experience, demonstrating skill in building positive relationships across different levels internally and externally.
Office Requirement
Work in the office a minimum of three days per week to foster bold thinking, collaboration, and rapid progress while maintaining flexibility for individual circumstances.
Benefits
The successful candidate will have access to a flexible employee benefits fund, including holiday purchase and flexible time off, pension contributions, Share Save Plans, a performance recognition scheme and a competitive, generous remuneration package.
EEO Statement
Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.
Global Marketing Associate Director – Breast Cancer in Cambourne employer: AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of Cambridge. Employees benefit from extensive professional development opportunities, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the pharmaceutical industry through cutting-edge research and AI integration.
