Clinical Account Director – Payer Oncology
Listed on 2026-08-14
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Healthcare
Healthcare / Medical Sales
Job Title:
Clinical Account Director – Payer Oncology
Location:
Field
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines in Oncology, Rare Diseases, and Bio Pharmaceuticals, including Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, and Respiratory & Immunology.
We are seeking a collaborative clinical leader for the Clinical Value and Outcomes (CVO) team as a Payer Oncology Clinical Account Director (Payer Oncology CAD).
As the field-based medical lead, you will develop and execute medical engagement strategies with assigned US payers for AZ's oncology products, building and maintaining strategic relationships with key decision-makers (KDMs). This role supports AZ’s market access strategy by effectively communicating the clinical and economic value of our products, working in partnership with the commercial market access team to ensure optimal patient care.
AstraZeneca (AZ) is ais a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, andcommercialisationof prescription medicines in Oncology, Rare Diseases, andBioPharmaceuticals, including Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, and Respiratory & Immunology.
We are seeking a collaborative clinical leader for the Clinical Value and Outcomes (CVO) team as a Payer Oncology Clinical Account Director (Payer Oncology CAD).
As the field-based medical lead, you will develop and execute medical engagement strategies with assigned US payers for AZ's oncology products, building and maintaining strategic relationships with key decision-makers (KDMs). This role supports AZ’s market access strategy by effectively communicating the clinical and economic value of our products, working in partnership with the commercial market access team to ensure optimal patient care.
Accountabilities:- Oncology Medical Lead:Develop account strategies that showcase the clinical value and unique offerings of AZ’s oncology medicines while understanding payer population-management strategies and evidence needs.
- Account Execution:Build relationships withKDMsto advance AZ's oncology priorities, engageinscientific information exchangetodifferentiatevalue proposition for AZ’s oncology medicines, and implement initiatives aligning clinical and AstraZeneca interests.
- Internal Representation:Serve as the oncology payer expert within cross-functional teams, contributing to the development of payer-facing resources while delivering valuable insights to inform market access strategies.
Experience:
- Advanced Clinical/Science degree (e.g., MD, PharmD, PhD).Applicants with a Scientific Degree (e.g.BS Pharm, Master of Science, BSN, NP, PA, etc.) with extensive market access/ industryexperiencemay be considered.
- At least 5 years of scientific work experience in the pharmaceutical industry or managed markets, focusing on payer strategy, clinical practice, or health outcomes.
- Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical landscape, accessand reimbursement models, health economics, and clinicaloutcomesresearch.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively, using storytelling to convey complex information clearly and adapt messages for diverse audiences.
- Candidates should be willing to travel at least 70% of the time.
- Experience in oncology;additional training (residency or fellowship) and/orboard certification in oncology (BCOP) are advantageous.
- Master’s degree (e.g., MBA, MHA, MPH) and significant experience in afield liaison role or managed care setting.
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The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $187,172 to $295,758. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation,…
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