Oncology Franchise Head, Lung Cancer (Non-Alliance), International

Introduction to role:

Are you ready to fearlessly shape a new future in the pharmaceutical industry? As the Oncology Franchise Head, Lung Cancer (Non-alliance) for International Markets, you will be at the forefront of developing and executing strategies that bring transformative drugs to patients in need. This role is pivotal in driving international strategy development, skill enhancement, performance management, and resource allocation. Join us in making a significant impact on patient lives by leading our franchise team and collaborating with global partners to ensure our strategic needs are met.

Accountabilities:

• Accountable for International Cross-Functional Tumor Leadership Plan (TLP), go-to-market commercialization, and growth strategies for Franchise across tumor types and indications

• Lead International franchise team & markets interface; Develop and provide strategic guidance to regions and functions

• Partner with Global to ensure International strategic needs are captured in global strategy

• Drive the execution of International oncology brand strategy, aligned with global strategy plan and tailored to International markets key objectives

• Hold overall accountability for the successful development of cross-functional brand strategies and plans to ensure an optimal balance of revenue, volume, margin, and access across the portfolio and geographies

• In partnership with cross-functional team members ensuring clear and compelling pricing and market access strategy, diagnostics strategy, and medical plan

• Engage areas and key markets to build new capabilities, drive pre-launch & launch readiness, and commercial excellence, to deliver key local initiatives with alignment to both International and global strategic imperatives

• Build and own the launch preparation, resourcing model, and guidance for MCs, for all new indications

• Rapid dissemination of best practices sharing, especially around launch success and execution against strategic drivers

• Partner & collaborate with AZ Oncology Business Unit (OBU), and alliance partners where relevant, on brand objectives/priorities and strategies

• Monitor and analyze brands performance, sales, and disease indicators across areas and top markets

• Provide input and support the region, areas, and markets in all key business planning activities (RBUs, QBRs, MTPs, and AFs)

• Identify future business partnership or BD opportunities with full business cases development, lead & interface between external and internal stakeholders

• Ensure effective agency engagement which is compliant with all processes; budget management (spend, monitoring, and reporting)

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Senior commercial leadership: General management/P&L in sizeable businesses (i.e. Franchise Head in Large Markets; BUD in Smaller Markets); extensive product launch track record

• Oncology expertise: Deep knowledge of oncology and strong external network; ability to represent AZ with institutions and scientific societies

• Cross‑functional influence: Experience across Sales, Marketing, Market Access, Medical; proven ability to challenge and drive change with senior stakeholders

• Emerging markets acumen: Commercial experience in and above market; understanding of healthcare systems, regulatory, medical aspects; pricing and access across diverse markets

• Strategic and entrepreneurial: Strategic thinking, innovative mindset, strong business, and financial acumen; ability to coach and develop large teams; influence decisions across markets/functions

Desirable Skills / Experience:

• Above country experience or experience in more than one market

• Commercial experience in emerging markets including understanding of various healthcare systems and Regulatory, Access & Medical aspects of pharmaceutical industry

• Experience of building and managing (BD) partnerships

AstraZeneca offers an inspiring environment where you can work with cutting-edge molecules to make a real difference in patients' lives. Our team is united by a passion for progress, constantly innovating to address unmet patient needs. With a diverse global team that spans continents and generations, you'll have countless opportunities to learn from the best talent worldwide. We empower our employees to push boundaries, embrace challenges, and contribute directly to business outcomes.

Ready to take on this exciting challenge? Apply now to join AstraZeneca's dynamic team!

Date Posted

18-Mar-2026

Closing Date

01-Apr-2026

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.