Senior Director, Marketing – Inhaled Respiratory

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’re focused on the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We commit to those areas where we think we can really change the course of medicine and bring big new ideas to life.

As Senior Director, HCP and Consumer Marketing for a first-in-class inhaled product, you’ll play a pivotal role in translating the science and driving innovation to make a positive impact on patients’ lives. This product is a first-in-class asthma rescue treatment that is supported by expert guidelines.

We are looking for an experienced commercial leader to help develop and lead execution of the HCP and Consumer US strategy and to play an integral role in the long-term brand vision. This is a leadership role with responsibility for cross-functional and senior level stakeholder management.

In this role, you will lead the creation of critical commercial marketing deliverables. To succeed you will need to demonstrate a strong ability to think strategically, communicate effectively, lead others, problem solve, influence, and collaborate in both scientific and commercial contexts.

What You’ll do:

Develop US Consumer and HCP strategy, plans, and execution in coordination with the Executive Marketing DirectorLead a high performing team of HCP and Consumer Marketers (approx. 6-8 people)Serve as an integral member of the cross-functional leadership team, providing input and direction to overall brand strategy, ensuring strong cohesion across all customer segments, achievement of Key Performance IndicatorsDevelop strong brand advocacy across key opinion leadersOversee a multi-channel media measurement and analytics plan for on-going channel and creative optimization across HCP and Consumer MarketingResponsible for leading cross functional teams to budget targetsDevelop strong alliances with Medical, Insight, Analytics, Forecasting, Sales Force, Training, Market Access and Corporate Affairs for cross-functional planning and programsDemonstrate strong people management skills in coaching and developmentDeliver innovative approaches to marketing including social media strategies and implementation across consumer segmentsCreate clear narratives and present strong business cases to senior leaders

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree (Business focus preferred)Minimum 8 years pharmaceutical commercial experience, including marketingExcellent presentation skills and leadership presenceExperience with collaboration, influencing without authority and working successfully with cross-functional teams & collaboratorsFirst-line leader experienceDemonstrated track record of success in achieving ambitious goals / career progression / awardsRequires approximately 10-20 % travel

Preferred Qualifications

MBARespiratory ExperienceDirect to Consumer TV ExperienceExperience launching a product

At AstraZeneca, we are on a journey to bring life-saving medicines to patients. Our role in contributing to decreasing mortality rates globally is clear. We are shaping the future by spotting scientifically-led commercial opportunities and acting now to operationalize and scale them. We are driven by the solutions we bring to the healthcare ecosystem. It powers us to make an impact at every step of the patient journey.

Join us in our Biopharmaceuticals Business Unit where you can feel appreciated and be rewarded for your work. Be part of a leading team in a highly competitive environment. A place for those who thrive on energy and pace, we are rewarded and celebrated for our work. Embrace the unrivalled opportunities to progress and succeed.