VP, Global Franchise Head – Hematology asset, Lymphoma & Leukemia

At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial, 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.

Reporting into the VP, Global Head, Hematology Franchise and Cell Therapy and sitting on the Leadership Team, the Global Franchise Head Hematology asset and Lymphoma & Leukemia is responsible for leading and delivering Lymphoma & Leukemia therapeutic area strategy and leading the hematology asset commercialization strategy and execution globally, to achieve revenue and earning objectives, to maximize the overall hematology and oncology commercial promise and ultimately deliver life changing care to patients.

The position has full P&L responsibility for the relevant Franchise globally.

The Global Franchise Head will have the opportunity to continue the development of one of AstraZeneca’s leading franchises in cancer care, shaping and leading Global launches with the potential to help hundreds of thousands of patients. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal role in channelling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients’ lives and truly change the paradigm of care in cancer.

The position requires strong strategic thinking to assess a range of variables including market trends and opportunities, competition, research advances, etc., to develop strong near- and long-term strategies for the Franchise. Strong analytical skills combined with a strong market orientation to identify breakthrough opportunities are a must. This role will work closely with our Business Development team and our R&D teams to support commercial opportunities and identify key business and clinical opportunities to expand our leadership across Lymphoma and Leukaemia.

• Accountable for overall hematology asset commercial and development strategies across all indications.

• Develop resources and programs to support global launches.

• Partner with core markets to prepare for unprecedented number of Phase III read outs and launches for hematology asset.

• Lead Integrative Business Team(s) to manage the life cycle of our medicines.

• Deliver and execute Phase 3/pre-launch marketing strategy & execution plans for hematology asset trials.

• Lead and deliver commercial strategy for multiple additional indications (lifecycle management).

• Work with extended team to deliver a sustainable pricing and access strategy for multiple indications.

• Collaborate with Oncology R&D to lead hematology asset and lead the tumor area strategy across lymphoma and leukemia for the Oncology Business Unit.

• General Managerumen: Successful P&L Management experience.

• Financial Acumen: Experience with revenue forecasting, expense management, business case development, including setting market price and management/communication of brand performance. Working knowledge of the business of oncology and regularly communicate performance updates/forecasts to senior leadership.

• Stakeholder Alignment: Track record of strong cross-functional collaboration and experience gaining stakeholder alignment to move key initiatives forward. Gain alignment on critical issues/initiatives hold cross-functional partners accountable, including across Oncology Franchises.

• Leadership & Talent Development: Proven track record of attracting and developing diverse teams and optimizing team performance in direct and matrixed leadership roles. Experience in defining organizational size, structure and capabilities based on long term business objectives for both Sales and Marketing. Ability to establish a clear Franchise vision and purpose and communicate it with passion and authenticity to the organization to shape culture.

• Strategic Thinking: Experience leading development of oncology brands and/or oncology strategies which are founded on clear customer and market insights. Experience working in and/or leading customer facing roles. Able to serve as thought partner to…