AstraZeneca
Associate Director, Regional Marketing Hematology
$194K–$291K
US - Chicago - IL · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Experience
- At least 8 years in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, including pharmaceutical marketing experience. Desirable: 10+ years of pharmaceutical or healthcare experience and 2+ years of oncology experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree; MBA desirable.
About the job
Leads regional hematology marketing by engaging external scientific experts, translating insights into brand strategy, and delivering local initiatives aligned with the Brand Strategic Plan.
What you'll do
- Develop regional marketing plans and local campaigns aligned with brand priorities and market opportunities.
- Engage 35–50 national and regional external scientific experts through discussions, advisory boards, consultancies, and congress activities; share insights with Brand and Medical colleagues.
- Lead regional projects and partners, including MLR review, budgets, timelines, compliance, and operational planning.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree and pharmaceutical or healthcare industry experience, including pharmaceutical marketing experience.
- Strong oncology business acumen, including care delivery, payers, group purchasing organizations, precision medicine, and organized oncology customers.
- Advanced interpersonal and scientific communication skills, cross-functional leadership, and ability to translate insights into strategic decisions.
- Experience with MLR review, operational planning, and budget management; willingness to undertake more than 50% overnight travel.
Nice to have
- 10+ years of pharmaceutical or healthcare experience and an MBA.
- 2+ years of oncology experience; in-line brand or HCP agency marketing experience is also desirable.
Pay
$194,000 to $291,000 (annual base pay)
Tools
Medical, Legal and Regulatory (MLR)
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