AstraZeneca
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Location: Gaithersburg Hybrid – 3 days per week in office
At AstraZeneca, we’re not afraid to do things differently. We’re resetting expectations of what a bio‑pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening up new ways to work, ground breaking and cutting‑edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. The Oncology therapy area at AstraZeneca is unparalleled, built on one of the most promising oncology pipelines. You will be among inspiring oncology industry leaders who will keep you engaged and empower you to be the best.
As the Associate Director of Oncology Policy Strategy, you will lead the identification and analysis of policy changes affecting drug reimbursement and access to develop brand and business unit strategies. The role focuses on oncology but also offers opportunity to engage across the AstraZeneca enterprise with multiple functions.
Typical Accountabilities
Lead the development of policy strategies, brand tactics, and positions based on AZ above-brand and brand initiatives in conjunction with cross‑functional team and leadership input
Lead the identification of oncology‑relevant policy issues, analysis of proposals, and provide strategic recommendations on federal and state policy issues, including analysis of implications for reimbursement, precision medicine, and provider services
Help lead primary research on policy‑related issues and the implications of policy proposals for all oncology stakeholders and AZ brands
Support development of policy strategies aligned with Brand‑specific and above‑Brand objectives and lead strategic cross‑functional workstreams
Help create and communicate policy issues to internal and external teams
Incorporate evidence and data‑driven materials in policy deliverables to support AZ strategies and engagements
Help lead policy projects and manage multiple workstreams across oncology policy priorities, including leading internal cross‑functional teams
Support creation, prioritization and oversee US Policy deliverables, including timeline milestone management across multiple simultaneous projects, while also guiding team members throughout process
Support preparation and help lead engagements with external policy stakeholders
Help to own policy budget and guide team through review, comments and recommendations across all workstreams
Provide strategic direction to AZ team members, policy team members, cross‑functional colleagues, and external stakeholders on policy issues as representative of the AZ oncology business
Works closely with US Policy and Access Strategy to develop internal analysis, education, and generate materials on relevant health policy topics
Manage budgets associated with oncology policy workstreams
Engages Marketing, Access Strategy, Market Access, Oncology Field Teams, Medical Affairs, and Corporate Affairs to determine AZ strategy with oncology societies
Essential Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; MPH, MPP, MBA, JD, or other related graduate education preferred
3+ years pharma and/or other healthcare related experience specifically in Health Policy, Government Affairs, Market Access, healthcare consulting, government service, provider/payer/patient organizations, or Access Strategy for healthcare services
Demonstrated experience (2+ years) in analyzing policies, including federal regulations such as CMS rules, guidance documents, and other regulations from Congress
Demonstrated ability to set strategies at both individual brand and organizational levels
Demonstrated ability to analyze policies and translate information to the business, determining brand, business, and stakeholder implications in both qualitative and quantitative terms
Demonstrated understanding of drug pricing and reimbursement issues, including Medicare, Medicaid, commercial, GPOs, PBMs, 340B entities, WAC, ASP, best price
Demonstrated ability to engage and coordinate cross‑functional partners across multiple disciplines and skill sets
Experience in translating policy and business implications to inform business financial forecast models
Understanding of federal policy and legislative processes
Demonstrated leadership, project management ability and ability to operate independently without direction
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with and influence peers and management
Demonstrated communication and platform skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), including ability to create deliverables independently
Ability to effectively communicate complex topics to a variety of audiences
Demonstrated strategic planning capabilities
Budget management experience
Desirable Qualifications
Prior oncology experience
Prior experience in a life sciences company commercial function
Prior health policy experience working for a life sciences company, provider organization, or health plan
Key Organizational Partnerships
Access Strategy
Marketing
Sales
National Oncology Account Team
Oncology Field Teams
Medical Affairs
Corporate Affairs
Diagnostics
Field Reimbursement
Nurse Educators
Global Teams
Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
The annual base pay for this position ranges from $182,000 to $273,000. Hourly and salaried non‑exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on location and individual factors. Position offers short‑term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility for equity‑based long‑term incentive program (salaried roles), retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility. Benefits include a qualified retirement program (401(k)), paid vacation and holidays, paid leaves, and health benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage).
Date Posted: 10-Dec-2025 – Closing Date: 30-Dec-2025
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Location: Gaithersburg Hybrid – 3 days per week in office
At AstraZeneca, we’re not afraid to do things differently. We’re resetting expectations of what a bio‑pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening up new ways to work, ground breaking and cutting‑edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. The Oncology therapy area at AstraZeneca is unparalleled, built on one of the most promising oncology pipelines. You will be among inspiring oncology industry leaders who will keep you engaged and empower you to be the best.
As the Associate Director of Oncology Policy Strategy, you will lead the identification and analysis of policy changes affecting drug reimbursement and access to develop brand and business unit strategies. The role focuses on oncology but also offers opportunity to engage across the AstraZeneca enterprise with multiple functions.
Typical Accountabilities
Lead the development of policy strategies, brand tactics, and positions based on AZ above-brand and brand initiatives in conjunction with cross‑functional team and leadership input
Lead the identification of oncology‑relevant policy issues, analysis of proposals, and provide strategic recommendations on federal and state policy issues, including analysis of implications for reimbursement, precision medicine, and provider services
Help lead primary research on policy‑related issues and the implications of policy proposals for all oncology stakeholders and AZ brands
Support development of policy strategies aligned with Brand‑specific and above‑Brand objectives and lead strategic cross‑functional workstreams
Help create and communicate policy issues to internal and external teams
Incorporate evidence and data‑driven materials in policy deliverables to support AZ strategies and engagements
Help lead policy projects and manage multiple workstreams across oncology policy priorities, including leading internal cross‑functional teams
Support creation, prioritization and oversee US Policy deliverables, including timeline milestone management across multiple simultaneous projects, while also guiding team members throughout process
Support preparation and help lead engagements with external policy stakeholders
Help to own policy budget and guide team through review, comments and recommendations across all workstreams
Provide strategic direction to AZ team members, policy team members, cross‑functional colleagues, and external stakeholders on policy issues as representative of the AZ oncology business
Works closely with US Policy and Access Strategy to develop internal analysis, education, and generate materials on relevant health policy topics
Manage budgets associated with oncology policy workstreams
Engages Marketing, Access Strategy, Market Access, Oncology Field Teams, Medical Affairs, and Corporate Affairs to determine AZ strategy with oncology societies
Essential Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; MPH, MPP, MBA, JD, or other related graduate education preferred
3+ years pharma and/or other healthcare related experience specifically in Health Policy, Government Affairs, Market Access, healthcare consulting, government service, provider/payer/patient organizations, or Access Strategy for healthcare services
Demonstrated experience (2+ years) in analyzing policies, including federal regulations such as CMS rules, guidance documents, and other regulations from Congress
Demonstrated ability to set strategies at both individual brand and organizational levels
Demonstrated ability to analyze policies and translate information to the business, determining brand, business, and stakeholder implications in both qualitative and quantitative terms
Demonstrated understanding of drug pricing and reimbursement issues, including Medicare, Medicaid, commercial, GPOs, PBMs, 340B entities, WAC, ASP, best price
Demonstrated ability to engage and coordinate cross‑functional partners across multiple disciplines and skill sets
Experience in translating policy and business implications to inform business financial forecast models
Understanding of federal policy and legislative processes
Demonstrated leadership, project management ability and ability to operate independently without direction
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with and influence peers and management
Demonstrated communication and platform skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), including ability to create deliverables independently
Ability to effectively communicate complex topics to a variety of audiences
Demonstrated strategic planning capabilities
Budget management experience
Desirable Qualifications
Prior oncology experience
Prior experience in a life sciences company commercial function
Prior health policy experience working for a life sciences company, provider organization, or health plan
Key Organizational Partnerships
Access Strategy
Marketing
Sales
National Oncology Account Team
Oncology Field Teams
Medical Affairs
Corporate Affairs
Diagnostics
Field Reimbursement
Nurse Educators
Global Teams
Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
The annual base pay for this position ranges from $182,000 to $273,000. Hourly and salaried non‑exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on location and individual factors. Position offers short‑term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility for equity‑based long‑term incentive program (salaried roles), retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility. Benefits include a qualified retirement program (401(k)), paid vacation and holidays, paid leaves, and health benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage).
Date Posted: 10-Dec-2025 – Closing Date: 30-Dec-2025
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