Business Unit Director, Oncology - Egypt

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

BUSINESS AREA
Be part of changing the practice of medicine forever. A place to be at the forefront; proactive, innovative, and brave, we don’t stop. It means we dare to do the big studies in the real world, utilizing primary and secondary data, leading the field in evidence generation and external scientific engagement. We have an opportunity to see how the compelling medical evidence we generated and communicated influences the basis of future healthcare.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver results by growing the business through innovation and market share, leading a broad portfolio of products and services
• Drive the team performance, optimize talent, drive creativity & innovation within the team
• Lead change; design and drive new strategies
• Responsible for setting the strategy from Sales and Marketing perspectives for the assigned portfolio, with effective and strong execution excellence
• Ensure high customer centricity within the Oncology BU
• Cross functionally align with all partners internally and externally
• Ensure an effective launch machine for the upcoming pipeline of new products
• Responsible for budgetary compliance
• Articulate authentic dedication to diversity of representations, thinking and psychological safety, empowers others and focuses on team cohesion
• Show awareness of personal bias and diligent to other’s cultures with open approach, curiosity and appreciation

Essential Situational Experiences for Successful Profiles:

• Evidence of owing the planning, organization and implementation of brand strategies
• Leading and resourcing a portfolio of products across the full lifecycle including new launches
• Proven knowledge, skills and experience of navigating and influencing the team members within sophisticated environment
• Can demonstrate examples of driving new insights and innovation to tackle business problems, improve business performance and benefits to patients
• Can demonstrate ability to gather and act on business and customer insights to craft brand strategy
• Evidence of positive relationship with access and medical teams to design and deliver winning brand strategy
• Can demonstrate deep understanding and expertise in Oncology
• Evidence of building and motivating a sizeable, successful team
• Experience with successfully initiating arguments with subsequent implementation
• Experience of leading brand strategy with evidence of strong alignment and collaboration to deliver overall company results

Competences for the role

• Business acumen, Strategic approach and agility.
• Making complex decisions & Cultivate innovation.
• Drive results, and lead execution.
• Build collaborative relationships.
• Optimize diverse talents.
• Influencing people, driving vision & purpose.
• Ability to lead & transform business.
• Deliver under uncertainty and ambiguity.
• Demonstrated Patient centricity.

Essential for the role
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Applicants should possess the following qualifications to go through initial screening:
•    Medical/ Pharmaceutical background
•    At least 3 years of experience managing managers
•    Diversified Experience is a must ‘’Sales & Marketing, Above Country, etc.’’ 

Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

Date Posted

18-فبراير-2026

Closing Date

28-فبراير-2026

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.