Role: Global Commercial Director - ImmunologyLocation: Cambridge UKSalary: Competitive + Excellent BenefitsAbout AstraZenecaAt AstraZeneca, we are driven by a bold ambition: to deliver life-changing medicines that help achieve clinical remission in immune-mediated diseases. With four further Phase 3 development programs currently ongoing in Cutaneous Lupus (CLE), Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Lupus Nephritis (LN) and Myositis (IIM), we are now excited to expand and reach additional specialties & patient groups. This is an opportunity to contribute to the continued evolution of an important Immunology franchise and help deliver both near-term brand performance and long-term value. About the roleAs Global Commercial Director, you will contribute to the development and implementation of global commercial strategy across its in-market SLE indication and mid-term lifecycle-management opportunities. You will support lifecycle launch readiness for potential new indications while also helping to evolve and optimize resources for the existing SLE business. This will require using your existing immunology commercial experience and understanding and applying it to strong strategic thinking, sound commercial judgement. Working across a global matrix, you will partner closely with regional and country commercial teams and colleagues in Medical Affairs, Pricing and Market Access, Market Development, Advocacy, Insights and Analytics, R&D, Regulatory, and other relevant functions. Key responsibilitiesAs Global Commercial Director, you will: Driving growth and lifecycle managementContribute to the development and evolution of the global commercial strategy across the in-market SLE indication and mid-term lifecycle-management opportunities. Translate strategic priorities into clear plans, recommendations, milestones, and deliverables for defined brand and lifecycle-management workstreams. Partner with regional and country teams to gather market feedback, support implementation, and identify opportunities to improve global guidance and resources. Cross-functional and matrix effectivenessBuild effective partnerships across Commercial, Medical Affairs, Pricing and Market Access, Market Development, Advocacy, Insights and Analytics, R&D, Regulatory, and other relevant functions. Support engagement with external scientific experts, healthcare professionals, patient advocacy organizations, and other relevant stakeholders, in accordance with applicable policies and standards. Project and budget managementLead complex, multi-stakeholder projects from planning through delivery, managing scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, and outcomes. Coordinate project teams and agency partners as appropriate to deliver high-quality outputs while manage allocated budgets responsibly, prioritizing resources to deliver maximum impact and ensuring appropriate tracking, forecasting, and reporting. Contribute to performance reviews through appropriate measures, dashboards, progress updates, and business insights. Experience in a significant country commercial role, with an understanding of how global strategies are translated into local execution. Experience contributing to product launches, lifecycle-management activities, brand strategy, or launch-readiness planning. Experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, workstreams, and deadlines, including managing budgets and external partners. Strong understanding of commercial strategy, including customer and market insights, positioning, competitive assessment, resource development, launch planning and to integrate multiple inputs, and develop clear, pragmatic recommendations. Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, science, or a related discipline. This is an opportunity to contribute to a high-priority global Immunology franchise and help shape the future across both established SLE business and potential lifecycle-management opportunities. You will work in a highly collaborative, international environment where strategic thinking, scientific understanding, and disciplined execution come together to address important needs for people living with immune-mediated disease. Our Social Media,Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn Follow AstraZeneca on Facebook Follow AstraZeneca on Instagram When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. 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. SummaryLocation: UK - CambridgeType: Full time
Commercial Officer, long term contract, hybrid working in Cambridge employer: AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Cambridge where innovation meets collaboration. Employees benefit from a culture that values entrepreneurial thinking and scientific excellence, alongside opportunities for professional growth through mentorship and cross-functional projects. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, AstraZeneca fosters a supportive atmosphere that empowers individuals to make meaningful contributions to life-changing medicines.
