Director, Oncology Business Unit Strategy

Company: AstraZeneca
Location: Montgomery Village
Posted on: February 20, 2026

Job Description:

Join AstraZeneca’s Oncology Business Unit (OBU) in a role where strategy meets scientific ambition. As Director, OBU Strategy, you will translate cutting-edge science into bold, evidence-based portfolio choices—partnering with R&D and commercial leaders to shape the trajectory of our innovative pipeline and accelerate medicines to patients. This is a high-impact, highly visible opportunity to lead market-shaping analyses, challenge assumptions with rigor, and influence senior decision-making across all stages of development. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, bring deep oncology insight, and are motivated by clear societal impact, this role offers a platform to drive meaningful outcomes for patients and the future of cancer care. Accountabilities: Lead the collection and analysis of data to inform project strategies and investment decisions across all stages of development. Deliver detailed market assessments, revenue forecasts, and asset valuations using market research and competitor insights. Provide strategic recommendations, leveraging excellent analytical, consultative, and communication skills to influence senior leaders and stakeholders. Build strong relationships, challenge ideas constructively, and drive impactful decision-making based on scientific evidence. Essential skills/experience: BA/BS degree 6 years in biopharmaceuticals or related fields Experience in oncology Familiar with the oncology drug development process and necessary scientific, commercial and strategic considerations Understanding of clinical data and clinical trial design Proven experience in pharmaceutical industry or consulting in which you have contributed to the global pipeline strategy e.g. market assessment, competitor analysis, forecasting Analysis and fact-based decision-making Working with data and/or a science research/ bio-pharmaceutical environment Understanding of general business and core marketing principles and application to future healthcare market challenges Able to influence without authority and establish and maintain credibility with senior audiences Resourceful, motivated, decisive and proactive; must be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-growing organization Experience of setting up short- and long-term strategic plans Highly intellectually capable with agility and adaptability Motivated by working in a fast-paced field with clear societal impact Desirable skills/experience: PhD in life sciences The annual base pay for this position ranges from $231,988 to $347,983. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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