Associate Director, Market Access Strategy, Respiratory Biologics
At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life-changing medicines. Working here means thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. We’re focused on the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We commit to those areas where we think we can really change the course of medicine and bring big new ideas to life.
As an Associate Director, Market Access Strategy for R&I, you’ll be the ‘face’ of AstraZeneca to our many healthcare clients. Representing some of the most well-recognized and respected products in the industry, you'll build strong relationships with healthcare professionals.
This position is based in in Wilmington, DE.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Demonstrates strong knowledge of the clinical disease state and treatment guidelines and effectively engages with stakeholders in clinical discussions to inform access strategy.
- Partners with Brand teams to shape customer communication strategies and develop promotional assets that reflect access priorities and value messaging including pull through materials and negotiation frameworks.
- Contributes to the development and implementation of a cohesive communication strategy across payer, provider, and patient audiences to drive clarity on product value.
- Develops compelling product value propositions and value strategies across market access channels, including payers, IDNs, pharmacies, distributors, and policy stakeholders.
- Partners to recommend pricing and compliant payer contracting approaches aligned with brand P&L, including innovating approaches to evolving market challenges and contributing to the continuous improvement of market access strategies and execution.
- Leads in the design and implementation of affordability programming that ensures patient access while carefully stewarding brand budget and gross to net impact.
- Applies advanced understanding of the US market access landscape and the legal/regulatory environment to ensure compliant, effective messaging and tactics.
- Leads research and generates insights to inform market access messaging, evidence needs, and customer engagement plans.
- Leads payer research and landscape assessments to inform scenario planning, launch readiness, and risk mitigation across all segments
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 3+ yrs experience in one or a combination of: pharmaceutical, healthcare, scientific, clinical, institutional or related industry OR commercial experience
Desirable Requirements, Skills and Capabilities
- Advanced Degree in Business, Marketing, or Science
- Demonstrated Learning Agility
- Experience developing and executing strategy
- Managed care/payer experience
- Ability to think strategically and to translate strategy into tactical implementation
- Teamwork and leadership skills, including the ability to gain consensus and act within an ambiguous, complex matrix organization
- Results oriented with excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Understanding of the US market access landscape and the legal/regulatory environment for pharmaceuticals/biopharmaceuticals
- Understanding of customer and industry marketing practices and trends
- Knowledge of drug pricing, gross-to-net dynamics, rebate contracting, utilization management, and value-based agreements
Date Posted
20-Jul-2026
Closing Date
20-Aug-2026
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