AstraZeneca

Global Head of Marketing, Cardio-Renal

AstraZeneca$267K — $401K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, life sciences, or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industry
  • Experience in global or US commercial leadership roles with launch experience
  • Proven track record in developing and executing brand or therapeutic area strategies
  • Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing cross-functional teams
  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders across complex organizations

Responsibilities

  • Shape actionable commercial strategies for the Weight Management portfolio
  • Lead development of integrated global strategies for product launches
  • Develop strategic plans addressing positioning, pricing, and market prioritization
  • Represent global commercial perspectives in clinical and regulatory strategies
  • Lead global teams to maximize asset value and differentiate product profiles
  • Drive forecasting and business case development for informed decision-making
  • Collaborate across functions to ensure impactful delivery of commercial plans

Benefits

  • Qualified retirement programs
  • Paid time off including vacation and holidays
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
Full Job Description
Global Commercial Head, Weight Management, a high-impact, global leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering commercial strategy across our Weight Management portfolio. This individual will play a critical role in defining the future of the category, enabling successful global launches, and driving long-term brand and portfolio value.

What You'll Do
  • Shape clear, actionable, winning commercial strategies across multiple assets and indications in the Weight Management portfolio.
  • Lead development of integrated global commercial strategies, including pre-launch, launch, and lifecycle planning
  • Develop and execute strategic and operational plans covering positioning, segmentation, pricing, value proposition, and target market prioritization
  • Represent the global commercial perspective to inform clinical development, regulatory strategy, and lifecycle decisions
  • Lead cross-functional global teams to deliver differentiated target product profiles and maximize asset value
  • Drive forecasting, business case development, and performance tracking to inform decision-making and portfolio prioritization
  • Partner closely with regional and market organizations to ensure alignment from global strategy through to local execution
  • Collaborate with Medical, Market Access, Regulatory, R&D, and other key functions to ensure compliant and impactful delivery of commercial plans
  • Build strong relationships with external stakeholders including key opinion leaders, advocacy groups, and industry partners
  • Lead and develop a high-performing global team, fostering innovation, accountability, and talent development aligned to AstraZeneca values


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in business, life sciences, or related field
  • 10+ years experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industry
  • Demonstrated success in global or US commercial leadership roles, including launch experience
  • Proven track record developing and executing brand or therapeutic area strategies grounded in customer and market insights
  • Experience leveraging clinical data to inform strategy and lifecycle planning
  • Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing cross-functional and global teams
  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across complex organizations


Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, PhD, or MD)
  • Experience in CVRM and/or Weight Management
  • Strong understanding of global healthcare systems, pricing, and market access dynamics
  • Experience with forecasting, financial planning, and business case development
  • Demonstrated ability to identify innovative, high-impact strategies and deliver results
  • High learning agility, strategic mindset, and strong communication skills


This position is based at our Boston, MA campus. When we put unexpected 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. Our pioneering value-based agreements and Innovative Value Strategy solutions lead the way in the industry. We are driven by our determination to ensure the value of our medicines is realized. Our dynamic environment encourages creativity in designing strategies and innovative access 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.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our team!

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $267,913 - 401,870 USD. 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
23-Jul-2026

Closing Date
06-Aug-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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