Global Launch Lead, Hematology & Nephrology (AI Strategy)

Are you ready to lead the charge in revolutionizing the global launch of IgA Nephropathy (IgAN) treatments? As the Global Commercial Launch Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring successful launch execution by delivering innovative marketing and launch tools to countries worldwide. With a strong emphasis on integrating Artificial Intelligence, you'll drive operational excellence and foster cross-functional collaboration across the Hematology & Nephrology portfolio, including PNH, HUS, and pipeline assets. This is your chance to make a significant impact by accelerating AI-enabled marketing through a pragmatic test-and-learn approach.

Accountabilities

- Launch Leadership (IgAN): Deliver commercial launch deliverables, aligning with brand objectives and regional market needs.
- AI-Enabled Marketing: Integrate Artificial Intelligence into global launch materials, content generation, and ongoing campaign optimization.
- Test-and-Learn at Scale: Use rapid prototyping with AI to create, test, and refine marketing content for diverse global audiences.
- Portfolio Expansion: Partner with the rest of the team to extend AI capabilities to PNH, HUS, and pipeline assets.
- Tooling & Vendors: Maximize internal AI tools for content creation and assess external solutions and technology vendors.
- Governance & Compliance: Collaborate with IT, Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance to ensure AI-generated materials meet pharmaceutical standards and company guidelines.
- Capability Building: Coach teams to increase AI tool adoption and practical use—this is a primary success metric for the role.

Essential Skills/Experience

- Experience & Education: Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or business discipline; minimum 10 years in global pharma, brand strategy, or commercial launch.
- Communication: Excellent English, written and spoken.
- AI Expertise: Hands-on use of Generative AI and/or predictive analytics to design and optimize campaigns. Natural interests into exploring AI solutions and sharing with team members.
- Vendor Management: Proven experience evaluating and managing external technology vendors.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Track record leading teams at country and global levels.
- Operational Execution: Strong delivery mindset with agile marketing methods and change management capability.
- Launch Experience: Direct experience in prelaunch, launch, or in-line marketing.
- Work Model: Minimum three days per week in-office per AZ policy; up to 15% international travel.

Desirable Skills/Experience

- Therapeutic Area Knowledge: Familiarity with Hematology and/or Nephrology; experience in IgAN, PNH, or HUS.
- Advanced Education: MBA, PhD, or other advanced degree.
- Consulting Background: Experience in commercial strategy or healthcare technology consulting.

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by our passion for innovation and our commitment to making a difference in the lives of patients with rare diseases. Our unique culture combines the entrepreneurial spirit of a leading biotech with the resources of a global pharmaceutical company. Here, you'll find an environment that encourages exploration of new ideas and fosters personal growth. You'll be part of a team that values diversity, inclusiveness, and integrity while working towards a common goal—improving patient outcomes. Join us in this exciting journey where every day brings new opportunities to learn and make an impact.

If you're ready to take on this challenge and be part of a team that is transforming healthcare, we want to hear from you!

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