AstraZeneca

Global Commercial Head, Bispecifics

AstraZeneca$231K — $347K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (business or life sciences).
  • Over 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical development and commercialization, specializing in strategic marketing and launch excellence.
  • Strong collaboration skills with both scientific and commercial teams, showcasing strategic and analytical abilities.
  • Demonstrated success in pre-launch and launch processes with insight generation and competitive landscape analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a global commercialization strategy for a Bispecifics brand across various tumor areas.
  • Collaborate with Global Product Team and cross-functional teams for alignment on strategic initiatives.
  • Lead Integrated Brand Teams to execute a unified global brand strategy and commercialization plans.
  • Create and execute innovative commercialization strategies ensuring launch readiness.
  • Engage with Regional/Country teams to optimize strategies and facilitate knowledge sharing.
  • Provide insights for LCM plans and revenue forecasts based on customer insights and commercial acumen.
  • Foster a high-performing matrixed team culture that encourages innovation and strategic collaboration.

Benefits

  • Environment that supports creativity and innovation in developing new medicine solutions.
  • Flexible work arrangements while maintaining a minimum in-office attendance for collaboration.
  • Access to mentorship and opportunities for personal development within a dynamic team.
  • Participation in equity-based long-term incentive programs and short-term bonuses.
Full Job Description
Global Commercial Head, Bispecifics

Accountabilities:
  • Develop and drive a comprehensive global commercialization strategy for a Bispecifics brand, enhancing portfolio value across multiple tumor areas and indications.
  • Collaborate with Global Product Team (GPT), R&D Franchise leadership, and global cross functional teams including Insights and Analytics, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Diagnostics, and other vital functions, ensuring alignment and effective execution of short and long term strategic initiatives.
  • Lead the Integrated Brand Teams, partnering with Regional and Country teams, to craft and implement a unified global brand strategy, develop commercialization plans and deliver launch excellence.
  • Shape and set in motion cutting-edge commercialization strategies and programs, ensuring effective launch readiness.
  • Engage and partner with Regional/Country teams to facilitate knowledge sharing and strategy optimization across various markets.
  • Provide strategic commercial input and influence LCM plans and revenue forecasts, guided by robust customer insights and commercial judgment.
  • Nurture a high-performing matrixed team, fostering innovation, collaboration, and strategic thinking.
  • Represent the Bispecific business perspectives in cross-functional forums and senior executive meetings, advocating commercialization priorities.
  • Champion the co-development of patient-centric solutions, external partnerships, and sustainable pricing and access strategies.


Essential Skills & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (business or life sciences).
  • Over 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical development and commercialization, with proven expertise in strategic marketing and launch excellence.
  • Strong ability to collaborate across scientific and commercial teams, demonstrating strategic and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated success in pre-launch and launch excellence, with robust insight generation and competitive landscape analysis capabilities.


Preferred Skills & Experience:
  • MBA or advanced degree in a related field.
  • Previous sales or customer-facing experience.
  • Management experience with diverse teams.
  • Ability to thrive in ambiguity and lead innovative projects with strategic foresight.


This position is based at our Gaithersburg, MD campus, headquarters for the US and Global Oncology Business Units. When we put diverse teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and bold world.

AstraZeneca offers an environment where you can thrive by working with new drugs, digital approaches, and ever-changing environments. We are driven by our determination to ensure the value of our medicines is realized and look for opportunities to transform care and address care gaps, across the treatment paradigm. Our dynamic environment encourages creativity in designing strategies and developing innovative solutions. We thrive on co-creation and draw on diverse perspectives to overcome challenges. Join us to be part of a team that is passionate about making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $231,988-$347,983 USD. 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.

Date Posted
21-Jul-2026

Closing Date
31-Jul-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.
Learn more about AstraZeneca
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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