US Pipeline & Market Access Strategy Director Wilmington, Delaware

Are you ready to shape the future of healthcare? As the US Pipeline & Market Access Strategy Director, you'll report to the Head of Global Market Access Strategy & Implementation and be a vital part of the Global Market Access & Pricing organization. This is your chance to make a significant impact by developing strategic frameworks and collaborating with cross-functional leaders to ensure alignment with US strategies.

• Develop a strategic framework to evaluate and provide US pricing & access assumptions for global commercial forecasts, in-line, pipeline, and business development.
  
• Lead collaboration with cross-functional leaders to provide US Market Access insights to Global development plans.
  
• Align with US stakeholders on guidance and forecast assumptions for major US market trends.
  
• Serve as the subject-matter expert on US market access for GMAP and global BBU functions.
  
• Horizon scan to anticipate US Healthcare System and/or Policy changes.
  
• Advise on US pricing, access, and reimbursement potential based on disease states and market dynamics.
  
• Partner with HEOR and medical teams to generate US-specific evidence plans.
  
• Develop an Access Pipeline Playbook for AZ�s pipeline launch planning.
  
• Collaborate with Global Oncology Market Access & Pricing for alignment on US assumptions.
  
• Connect with MASI team peers in EUCAN and China to share best practices.
  

• Bachelor�s degree required.
  
• 10 years of extensive pharmaceutical/biotech Market Access or related experience:
  
• US/Global Market Access essential
  
• Strategic planning
  
• Portfolio prioritization
  
• Pipeline market access strategy development
  
• Cross-functional stakeholder engagement
  
• Experience in evaluating target product profiles and providing strategic mentorship.
  
• Experience in conducting business development & licensing due diligence.
  
• Experience interpreting and modeling market access and pricing data.
  
• History of performance in managing towards business objectives.
  
• Proven track record of managing business challenges and making trade-offs.
  
• Supervised record of building productive work relationships with stakeholders.
  
• Track record of demonstrating initiative and strategic capabilities.
  
• Strong project management skills.
  
• Previous experience of successfully leading a matrix team.
  
• Ability to manage multiple, concurrent work streams in diverse functions.
  
• Strong analytic skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills.
  

• Second degree preferred, e.g., Masters, MBA, PhD.
  

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.

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by our mission to bring life-saving medicines to patients worldwide. Our commitment to decreasing global mortality rates is unwavering, as we spot scientifically-led commercial opportunities and act swiftly to operationalize them. We thrive on energy and pace, nurturing our teams to remove barriers to innovation. Here, you'll find a fusion of scientific knowledge and commercial acumen, where opportunities are spotted and operationalized. Join us in shaping the future of BioPharmaceuticals and making a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of our journey!

06-Aug-2025

26-Aug-2025

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