AstraZeneca
Head of Advocacy & Market Development, COPD
$268K–$402K
US - Gaithersburg - MD · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 30, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 10 years in the healthcare or biopharmaceutical industry; demonstrated experience in Respiratory, Immunology or related therapeutic areas in the USA.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in a scientific or healthcare-related discipline; advanced degree such as MBA, PhD or equivalent preferred.
About the job
Leads global advocacy and market development for a COPD launch asset, building support for IL-33 pathway science and advancing healthcare-system changes to improve patient identification, care pathways, and access.
What you'll do
- Develop global advocacy strategy and partnerships with external experts, and coordinate its local implementation.
- Lead global COPD market development and healthcare transformation initiatives with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
- Shape value propositions and service offerings that support launch success and improve patient outcomes.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in a scientific or healthcare-related discipline.
- At least 10 years of experience in the healthcare or biopharmaceutical industry.
- Demonstrated Respiratory, Immunology, or related therapeutic-area experience in the USA.
- Successful launch experience, including advocacy development, market shaping, and brand growth initiatives.
Nice to have
- Advanced degree such as MBA, PhD or equivalent.
- Experience leading healthcare transformation or market development initiatives.
Pay
$267,913.60 - 401,870.40 USD (base salary)
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