We need outstanding people who share our passion for science and have the drive and determination to meet the unmet needs of patients around the world.
As Global Marketing Director, Core Respiratory,you'lllead the commercial strategy for our core respiratory portfolio, focusing on Symbicort Aerosphere and theNext GenerationPropellant(NGP)portfolio. You will work with cross-functional teams and regional leaders to drive global commercial excellence in respiratory therapeutics.
In this role, you will serve as the Global Commercial Lead for critical respiratory assets while providing commercial leadership across all cross-functional interactions. To succeed you willdemonstrateyour ability to think strategically, communicate effectively,demonstrateleadership capabilities, problem solve, influence without authority and collaborate in both scientific and commercial contexts.
Responsibilities
1. Lead global commercial strategy for Symbicort Aerosphere, ensuring cohesive development and execution aligned with broader respiratory franchise strategy
2. Drive governance and cross-functional leadership including FRC, COMMID, and DRCs while providing GPT representation in all commercial interactions
3. Lead critical, cross-functional projects (medical, commercial, market access, analytics, finance, and operations) to accelerate delivery of strategic initiatives and translate strategy into execution
4. Develop strong congress strategy for critical global-led medical congresses, including booth presence, promotionalactivitiesand educational initiatives
5. Partner closely with priority markets to ensure readiness, capability building, and best practice sharing across regions
6. Manage market prioritization and regulatory interface coordination while overseeing artwork & IP management for global brand consistency
7. Lead US market interface activities and coordinate commercial efforts tooptimizemarket execution and performance
8. Anticipate and respond to evolving respiratory and biologics competitive landscapes through proactive strategic planning
9. Collaborate with global medical team to develop strong science story and action plan, including KEE engagement strategy
10. Leada portfolio approach to theNext GenerationPropellant(NGP)portfolio by drivingcross-functionalworkstreams, coordinating NGP and brand team efforts, and managing operations interface
11. Develop alliances with Clinical, Medical Affairs, Business Insights, Pricing and Market Access and Communications providing input to cross-functional planning and programs
12. Build sustainable, long-term relationships with global Key External Experts in line with brand teamobjectives, and co-lead strategic advisory boards and input sessions
13. Consult on external NGP interactions including partnerships and strategic alliances while collaborating with Operations on simplified PSP solutions
14. Identifyand mitigate commercial risks through comprehensive monitoring and strategic risk management processes
15. Demonstrate leadership and agility as role will evolve and grow as the team expands and in line with the candidate's professional development plan
16. Lead key business processes such as budget management, brand strategic planning, long-term forecast, therapeutic area strategy, quarterly business review, brand operational planning, and KPI development
Experience
17. BA/BS isrequired
18. Minimum of 10-12 years' experience in pharmaceutical marketing and related roles with validated results in product launches and portfolio management
19. Respiratory and/or biologics experiencerequired, as well as global commercial leadership experience are essential
20. Experience owning the development and execution of brand strategy across multiple market segments and providing input into global brand strategy
21. Experience developing KPIs, multichannel media management and analytics plans for performance optimization
22. Cross-functional leadership experience managing complex, matrixed organizations and driving alignment across regions
23. Experienceidentifyingand developing alliances for cross-functional planning and programs as core elements to create commercial opportunities
Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This meanswe'reopening new ways to work, pioneering powerfulmethodsand bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.
So,what'snext?
Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because wecan'twait to hear from you.
Where can I find out more?
OurSocial Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn
Follow AstraZeneca on Facebook -
Follow AstraZeneca on Instagram -
Date Posted
31-Mar-2026
Closing Date
12-Apr-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.