Associate Director, Oncology Business Unit Strategy

Associate Director, Oncology Business Unit Strategy - Gaithersburg

At AstraZeneca, our Oncology Business Unit (OBU) is pushing the boundaries of science to redefine cancer care and deliver life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

As an Associate Director, OBU Strategy, you will play a key role in shaping the future of AstraZeneca's oncology portfolio by supporting critical strategic and business development initiatives. Leveraging market insights, portfolio analytics, forecasting, and strategic evaluations, you will help identify growth opportunities, assess external partnering investments, and inform portfolio decisions across the business. Working closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams, you will translate complex data into actionable insights that drive strategic direction, optimize portfolio value, and support the successful development and commercialization of innovative oncology treatments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Business Development Opportunity Assessments: Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate external partnering opportunities by developing business cases, conducting financial valuations, performing scenario analyses, and preparing compelling presentations that inform investment decisions.
• Contribute to Oncology Portfolio Strategy: Support the development of portfolio strategies across tumor areas and assets through market assessments, competitive intelligence, portfolio analytics, and strategic evaluations that shape long-term business priorities.
• Deliver Strategic Insights and Analytics: Conduct robust analyses to assess market opportunities, competitive landscapes, commercial potential, and portfolio trade-offs. Transform complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Create Executive-Level Materials: Develop high-impact presentations, strategic briefings, and analytical reports for leadership discussions, governance committees, and portfolio review meetings.
• Support Strategic Planning and Portfolio Management: Drive analytical excellence across annual planning cycles, portfolio reviews, forecasting activities, and other critical business processes by delivering accurate, insightful, and decision-oriented analyses.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree, MBA (PENDING)
• Experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, commercial analytics, portfolio management, equity research, healthcare strategy, or analytical roles
• Advanced MS 365 (Strong Excel & Power point skills) & Power Platform (Power Bi skill)

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong quantitative skills with experience evaluating markets, businesses, products, or portfolios
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including development of executive-level materials

Soft Skills:

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously

• Demonstrated initiative, ownership, and a strong desire to learn

• Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional environments and influence stakeholders without formal authority

Preferred Experience

• Experience at a leading consulting firm
• Approximately 3 to 5 years of professional experience following completion of education

• Experience in life sciences business development or forecasting

• Healthcare, biopharmaceutical, oncology, medical technology, or life sciences experience is beneficial but not required
• Proficiency with AI tools

The annual base pay for this position ranges from  $151,080 - $226,622 USD Annual. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  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.

Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. 

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.

Date Posted

02-oct-2026

Closing Date

22-oct-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

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.