Director, US Commercial Excellence

The Commercial Excellence Director is a Maryland-based responsible for the US AZ Oncology Commercial Business Planning Frameworks and the Business Controls function.  The selected candidate will drive strategies that both scale and optimize these functions across the US Oncology Commercial portfolio Director, US Commercial excellence  while partnering with Senior Executives, Brand teams, Compliance and other (multiple) cross functional partners. This leader will further mature disciplined, scalable frameworks & controls that reduce risk & waste (at scale) while optimizing the full potential of our capabilities and brands (compliantly driving capability & measurement, investment & impact across commercial functions). 

 The role will collaborate across the entire portfolio ensuring that US oncology brand strategies are differentiated, reach targeted audiences, and build a total customer experience.  This role will also shape and influence innovative that scales to deliver on brand strategy and drive greater franchise value. 

 Compliantly drive effectiveness, efficiency and velocity as we more optimally operate and scale while appropriately identifying & managing risk.  Identifying and implementing simplification across our functions and teams is also a key to success in this area and above. 

Accountabilities:

• Act as a consultant and thought partner to US oncology and teams through regular and ad hoc engagement and partnership on the frameworks/capabilities above 

• Manage and orchestrate the annual Brand Strategy Planning (BSP) process for US Oncology in partnership with Oncology franchise leaders 

• Maintain a rolling 12-month view of relevant US Oncology business activities, clinical milestones, external events (including congresses, conferences), and market events 

• Create the vision and application of a preferred Commercial Excellence Methodology that objectively measures/assesses functional capability.  For example Capability Maturity Models & Benchmarking (including Roadmaps) 

• Responsible for as the lead to manage, design and implement Business Continuity Planning and Risk/Crisis Management via first line management reporting of high-risk critical business controls, platforms & activities while driving  towards connectedness via improved busines controls that foster increased cohesion across our business. 

• Accountability for the business delivery & internal engagement for US Oncology Speaker Programs & Ad Boards 

• US Commercial responsibility as the point of contact for all US Oncology Commercial Audit Engagements 

• Accountable for the AZ US Oncology Innovation Summit  (end to end)  fostering community, collaboration and energy towards improving AZ capabilities & patient experience. 

• Create and maintain a culture of high-performance teams with integrity and compliance. 

• Mentor and coach direct reports and project team members to uplift team capabilities and their portfolio of projects, providing direction, support and prioritization of work. 

• Responsible for hiring, leading, developing, and coaching team members within organization. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field 

• 7+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industry with experience in one or more of the following: digital marketing, consumer marketing, brand/product marketing, strategic planning, business planning. 

• Digital or consumer marketing experience preferred 

• Oncology or specialty care experience highly preferred 

Preferred Experience:

• Lead and motivate a team 

• Self-motivated and independent 

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) 

• Change management skills 

• Proven track record of managing cross-functional, matrixed teams 

• Strong organization skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects 

• Proven experience in execution – ability to bring strategy and analysis to a tactical level and get projects started and drive to completion 

• Demonstrated ability to lead without authority 

• Comfort operating in a highly regulated environment and industry 

• High ethical standards and personal integrity 

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. 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. Join us in our outstanding and ambitious world. 

Why AstraZeneca: Here, patient needs drive our decisions and fuel our courage to innovate. You will work with unexpected teams that combine diverse perspectives to deliver evidence-based materials that influence care for people living with rare and devastating diseases. We balance the energy of a nimble biotech mindset with the scale and resources of a global biopharma, pairing cutting-edge science with a culture that values kindness alongside ambition. Your expertise will shape how clinicians understand our medicines, and you will grow in a community that supports honest debate, cross-functional collaboration, and meaningful impact.

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $193,898 to $290,135. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans