Executive Director, Marketing – Respiratory & Immunology

Executive Director, Marketing – Respiratory & Immunology 

Location: Wilmington, DE

At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life-changing medicines. Working here means 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. 

AstraZeneca is an established leader in respiratory care with a 50-year heritage and a growing portfolio of medicines in immune-mediated diseases. We are committed to addressing the vast unmet needs of these chronic, often debilitating, diseases with a pipeline and portfolio of inhaled medicines, biologics and new modalities aimed at previously unreachable biologic targets. Our ambition is to deliver life-changing medicines that help eliminate COPD as a leading cause of death, eliminate asthma attacks and achieve clinical remission in immune-mediated diseases.

Join us at AstraZeneca in the Biopharmaceuticals Business Unit as an Executive Director of Marketing for the Respiratory & Immunology team, based in Wilmington, DE. This role is a high impact, visible commercial leadership position within the therapeutic portfolio. The Executive Director is responsible for all strategies and tactics that drive short and long-term brand optimization and commercial success for the Respiratory & Immunology (R&I) portfolio. 

What You'll Do:

• Create bold brand ambition to maximize patient impact based on deep insight from external Scientific Experts (ESEs), Payers, Patients, advocacy organizations and other key stakeholders. 

• P&L ownership: Make informed decisions around P&L and drivers of revenue and contribution, appropriately develop and challenge forecast assumptions, and communicate performance updates/forecasts (quarterly business reviews and rolling business updates/mid-term planning) to senior leadership.  Includes responsibility for forecast development and performance v forecast.  

• Lead the execution of the marketing plans, driving innovation and implementing key marketing initiatives such as disease state education, promotional messaging, non-personal promotion, patient education, and patient support (e.g., patient diagnostic strategy and reimbursement support). Embrace new marketing channels (e.g., omnichannel) and technology (AI). 

• Represent the commercial view to inform the brand strategic decisions – including life cycle planning and data generation -- in line with longer term objectives, relevance for patients, customers, and market. 

• Partner with Sales leadership to ensure organizational alignment from strategy through field execution. Set brand strategies for the sales organization and hold sales leaders accountable to performance and forecast delivery. 

• Collaborate and maintain strong relationships with other functional areas and internal strategic partners Globally and in the US. Collaborate with Medical, Market Access, Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance team members to ensure compliant development and execution of marketing initiatives for the continued success of the Brand. 

• Actively participate in R&I LT – participating in and leading broad TA initiatives to optimize the value of the portfolio and strengthen the skills of the team. 

• Create an employee experience that ignites innovation and unites talent to deliver the business. Lead and align teams 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. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in business, marketing, or the sciences.
• 10+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, scientific or clinical industries
• 8+ yrs of Commercial experience
• Proven leadership capabilities and people management experience
• Broad cross-functional pharmaceutical and cross-pharmaceutical general management experience
• Consistent track record leading successful development of brand and/or TA strategies, which are founded on clear customer and market insights.
• Experience in and/or leading customer facing roles.
• Experience using clinical data in crafting brand strategies and lifecycle planning.
• Successful experience in leading and developing strong performing teams, partner engagement, and the ability to work cross functionally to move key initiatives forward.
• Strong presentation and influencing skills with executive leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Advanced Degree in business, marketing, or the sciences
• Global Leadership Team experience
• High scientific orientation; leveraging clinical data in shaping brand strategies and lifecycle planning
• Ability to identify innovative strategies with the greatest business impact and empower their teams to implement the plan.
• Strong curiosity, growth mindset and high learning agility

This position is based at our Wilmington, DE campus headquarters for our US Biopharma business. 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 unique and ambitious world.

Next Steps – Apply Today!

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply now and join our mission to transform lives with our science!

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $267,914 - $401,870. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Date Posted

30-Jun-2026

Closing Date

31-Jul-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.