Job Number:
HC-05124
Date Posted:
April 16, 2026
Position Title:
Head Market Development & Advocacy
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
AstraZeneca
Reports To:
Location:
Gaithersburg, MD
Contact:
Salary:
$270,222 to $405,332
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Head Market Development & AdvocacyDevelop and execute the global advocacy strategy, managing relationships with Key External Experts (KEEs) through the Global COPD Clinical Expert Council and respiratory disease forums. Build advocacy for the IL‑33 pathway science across Pulmonology and Immunology communities.Bachelor’s degree with science expertise as preferred
Responsibilities:
• Developing and implementing the KEE advocacy plan vision, strategy, tactics and operations plan to amplify the brand narrative within the broader healthcare community
• Partner, in conjunction with the rest of the Global brand team, with the Global COPD Clinical Expert Council and respiratory inflammation disease councils to inform program strategy, develop content and deliver speaker training & speaker events
• Partnering closely with local marketing company brand advocacy leads to inform the KEE program and support seamless integration into local brand advocacy plans
• Creating and implementing personalized advocacy plans for identified Global Advocates for the Global Brand team members
• Driving the global organization toward a full comprehension of the market development short‑ and long‑term vision for our new asset in COPD
• Developing the key strategy/tactics/assets in collaboration with identified markets to define the global market development program
Qualifications:
• 10+ years experience in healthcare or biopharma industry, with a strong preference for experience in the Respiratory and/or Immunology area
• Confirmed experience of engaging with and demonstrating insights from external customers e.g. KEEs, prescribers, payors
• Proven success in a global or local role
• Confirmed strong influencing skills and collaborator management, including at an Executive Level
• Experienced and comfortable working in a matrix environment and capable to adapt to work with different countries and different cultures
• Experience to create a positive relationship with third parties as an AZ Ambassador at Board and Executive Committee level
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