AstraZeneca

Vice President, US Business Unit Lead, Rare Endocrinology and Rare Tumors

AstraZeneca$330K — $490K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum bachelor's degree in business or scientific field
  • Fluent in English, both written and oral
  • 15+ years of sales and marketing experience in biopharma
  • Proven leadership in cross-functional team environments
  • Experience in managing budgets
  • In-country launch experience
  • Strong scientific or medical knowledge

Responsibilities

  • Lead accountability for $1B+ P&L of the Rare Endo and Rare Tumors business unit
  • Develop and execute commercial strategy for new product indications
  • Oversee launch preparation of late-stage pipeline assets
  • Drive patient identification and access goals to meet revenue targets
  • Collaborate with global strategy and cross-functional partners to achieve aims
  • Conduct comprehensive market analysis for business insight
  • Build and manage effective sales and marketing teams

Benefits

  • Eligibility for short-term incentive bonuses
  • Equity-based awards for salaried roles
  • Qualified retirement programs
  • Paid time off for vacation, holiday, and leaves
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
Full Job Description
This is what you will do:

The Vice President, Business Unit Leader for Rare Endo and Rare Tumors will lead the business unit and will be accountable for achieving revenue and patient acquisition goals. The Business unit leader will accomplish goals and objectives by leading in-country sales, marketing, and Thought-Leader Liaisons (TLLs). The incumbent is responsible for directing all aspects of commercial activities, building and developing effective teams and ensuring cross-functional alignment with key partners, including Medical Affairs/HEOR, Strategic Accounts, Market Access, Patient Services and Business Operations, amongst others. This position is also responsible for developing in-country situational assessments, strategic plans, and tactical plans to maximize local business opportunities and overcome barriers for relevant indications. Accountable for developing data and AI plans that enhance the capabilities of individuals and ways of working across the team. Additionally, accountable for participating in the strategic planning process in collaboration with US Leadership Team and Global Therapeutic Area Commercial Strategy Leaders.

You will be responsible for:
  • Accountable for $1B+ P&L of Business Unit, including 3+ marketed products today
  • Accountable for new indication/product launch success in the U.S.: building commercial strategy, develop right organizational structure and capabilities to ensure uptake and to drive revenue goals
  • Accountable for launch preparation of late-stage pipeline assets
  • Accountable for commercial goals including patient identification, demand generation, access and supporting appropriate utilization resulting in attainment of revenue goals.
  • Drive development of overall commercial strategy and ensure effective execution at every level in the commercial organization
  • Collaborate with Global Commercial Strategy Therapeutic Heads, and other key cross-functional partners (e.g., Market Access, Patient Services, Medical Affairs, HEOR, etc.) to achieve revenue and commercial goals
  • Ensure strong understanding of all aspects of business through strong analytical assessment / business intelligence including primary and secondary data, targets / segmentation, and overall key performance indicators
  • Develop and implement in-country strategic and tactical business plan
  • Ensure strategic alignment and resource allocation across indication and within the business unit
  • Lead Sales Force, TLL and Marketing teams
  • Build and manage effective teams (recruit, train, develop, etc.)
  • Responsible for managing department budget
  • Member of the Country Leadership Team (USLT)
  • Support Access
  • Oversee the development and implementation of incentive compensation plans with the compensation group


You will need to have:
  • Minimum bachelor's degree in business or scientific field
  • Fluent in English, written and oral
  • Minimum of 15 years of Sales and Marketing experience in the biopharma industry
  • Prior experience leading multiple teams in cross-functional environments
  • Experience managing budgets
  • Proven leadership capabilities
  • In country launch experience
  • Key account negotiation skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Strong scientific/medical knowledge
  • Desired experience in orphan drugs or specialty markets
  • Desired experience working in a multicultural or international environment
  • 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 an 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 you to have:
  • MBA preferred


The annual base pay for this position ranges from $330,000 to $490,00. 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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