Accountable for the quality, breadth, and depth of Rheumatologist Commercial External Scientific Expert (ESE) relationships at the regional/area level.
Build customized Regional Marketing plans that maximize ESE support of brand objectives, optimize brand investments, and align Sales Force strategies to deliver business outcomes in a matrixed team environment.
Leverage key opinion leader insights to drive market leadership, advocacy, and commercial strategies through tactics such as advisory boards, expert panels, peer-to-peer content, product theatres/symposiums, and 1 to 1 engagement.
Expand AstraZeneca’s partnerships with ESEs (Rheumatologists, Immunology networks, Patient Advocacy groups) to advance disease state understanding and improve patient care.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners—Sales, Brand, Medical Affairs, Market Access, and Institutional Account Managers—to drive brand leadership with HCPs and top IDN accounts.
Collaborate to select, determine and lead AstraZeneca’s presence at key national and regional congresses, including product theatres, speaker programs, booths, and ESE interactions.
Establish AstraZeneca as a leader in Lupus while expanding presence across the growing Immunology portfolio.

Bachelor’s degree
8+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
Broad experience in Commercial and/or Medical Affairs with strong Immunology clinical and business acumen
Proven ability to influence without authority and thrive in highly collaborative, cross‑functional environments
Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and executing project plans, programs, and related initiatives
Strong capability to navigate complex or challenging conversations with internal and external stakeholders
Track record of success in an agile environment, shaping and delivering innovative solutions
Willingness to travel approximately 40–50% in support of national, regional, and local brand initiatives

short-term incentive bonus opportunity
eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles)
retirement contribution (hourly roles)
commission payment eligibility (sales roles)
qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
paid vacation and holidays
paid leaves
health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

Regional Customer Director – Immunology

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