AstraZeneca

Associate Director, U.S. Patient Marketing, IgAN

AstraZeneca$151K — $226K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, or a related field
  • 5+ years of pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare marketing experience
  • Experience in patient marketing or digital engagement programs
  • Strong understanding of patient journey and engagement in specialty settings
  • Proven ability to execute omnichannel marketing strategies
  • Excellent project management skills and the ability to handle multiple initiatives simultaneously
  • Experience managing external agencies and budgets

Responsibilities

  • Lead execution of patient marketing campaigns aligned with brand strategy
  • Implement omnichannel patient engagement initiatives across digital and traditional channels
  • Develop and execute patient marketing plans with strategic recommendations
  • Manage disease awareness and education initiatives, collaborating with advocacy partners
  • Drive patient identification and adherence initiatives with cross-functional teams
  • Coordinate efforts with Patient Services, Advocacy, Sales, and Medical teams
  • Define and track campaign performance metrics to optimize outcomes

Benefits

  • Eligible for various incentives, including short-term bonuses and equity awards
  • Qualified retirement programs
  • Paid time off, including vacation and holiday leaves
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Opportunity for flexible work arrangements
Full Job Description

Job Description Summary

Develop marketing strategies, analyse market trends, and oversee promotional activities. Require strategic thinking, collaboration, and expertise in brand management and marketing.

Job Description

This is what you will do: 

The Associate Director, U.S. Patient Marketing – IgAN will be a key member of the U.S. commercial and IgAN marketing team, responsible for leading execution of patient marketing initiatives to support the launch and growth of IgAN. 

This role will drive the implementation of patient engagement, education, and omnichannel marketing programs, enabling disease awareness, patient identification, and adherence. The Associate Director will partner closely with cross-functional teams to ensure coordinated execution across the patient journey and contribute to brand planning and strategy development. 

You will be responsible for: 

  • Leading execution of patient marketing programs and campaigns, aligned to brand strategy and launch priorities  
  • Implementing omnichannel patient engagement initiatives, including digital, social, web, CRM, and patient support programs  
  • Developing and executing patient marketing plans, while contributing insights and recommendations for strategy refinement 
  • Managing patient disease awareness and education initiatives, including content development, programs, and partnerships with advocacy and field teams 
  • Driving patient identification and adherence initiatives, including coordination with Patient Services and cross-functional stakeholders 
  • Coordinating execution across cross-functional partners, including Patient Services, Advocacy, Sales, Medical, Market Access, Legal, Regulatory, Compliance, and PRC 
  • Developing and optimizing patient-facing content and materials, ensuring alignment with brand messaging and compliance requirements  
  • Managing agency partners and day-to-day workflow, including timelines, deliverables, and budgets 
  • Defining and tracking campaign performance metrics (KPIs) and leveraging insights to optimize execution and improve outcomes 
  • Expanding digital patient engagement capabilities, applying test-and-learn approaches to improve reach and impact 
  • Advancing field engagement and program execution, including collaboration on key initiatives (e.g., speaker programs, patient events, or ambassador programs) 
  • Contributing to annual brand planning and tactical planning processes, ensuring patient perspective is incorporated 

You will need to have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, or related field  
  • 5+ years of pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare marketing experience  
  • Experience in patient marketing, digital marketing, or consumer engagement programs  
  • Strong understanding of patient journey and patient engagement strategies in specialty or rare disease settings 
  • Proven ability to execute omnichannel marketing programs and campaigns 
  • Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously  
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a matrixed, cross-functional environment 
  • Experience managing external agencies and marketing budgets  
  • Strong analytical skills with ability to track performance and apply insights to optimize programs  
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills  
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving launch environment  
  • Ability to travel as needed (up to ~20 to ~30%) 
  • The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without accommodation, to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours. 

We would prefer for you to have:

  • Advanced degree (MBA, PharmD, PhD, or MS)  
  • Experience in nephrology, rare disease, or specialty therapeutics  
  • Experience supporting product launches or major indication expansions  
  • Experience developing and managing patient education, adherence, or support programs  
  • Experience working with patient advocacy organizations and patient-facing programs  
  • Strong digital and data-driven marketing capabilities 
  • Demonstrated experience integrating data, analytics, and digital capabilities into marketing execution  

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $151,082 to $226,622. 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, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Date Posted

18-Sep-2026

Closing Date

01-Oct-2026

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of prescription drugs. The company was formed in 1999 through the merger of Astra AB and Zeneca Group plc. AstraZeneca's products are used to treat a wide range of medical conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and diabetes. The company has operations in over 100 countries and employs more than 76,000 people worldwide. AstraZeneca is committed to developing innovative medicines that improve the health and well-being of people around the world.
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Size
83,100 employees
Market Cap
$211.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+10.2%
Revenue
$26.6 billion
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