AstraZeneca
pharma/healthcare
AD/SMM-LaunchLead
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“AD/SMM-Launch Lead at AstraZeneca. Skills: Launch Strategy, Go-to-Market Execution, Cross-Functional Leadership. Translate brand strategy into launch plan. Oversee omnichannel campaign readiness”
What You'll Achieve.
Define success metrics; Drive test-and-learn improvements; Deliver on time, on spec, and on budget
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8–12+ years in pharma/tech or healthcare commercial roles, 3–5+ years directly leading launches or major commercialization programs in specialty care, Bachelor’s degree
Nice to Have
MBA or advanced degree in life sciences, marketing, or related field, New modality such as CART or Radio-conjugate drug launch experience, Domain Knowledge: Understanding of drug development, regulatory processes, market access, HEOR, medical affairs, and omnichannel therapy-area experience
What You'll Do.
Translate brand strategy into launch plan
Oversee omnichannel campaign readiness
Partner on value narrative
Align on scientific platform
Track submission timelines
label scenario planning
Ensure forecast alignment
Coordinate advisory boards
Maintain competitive intelligence
Build monitor leading indicators
Provide global-to-local toolkits
Uphold promotional codes
regulatory obligations
Maintain risk register with mitigations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Chair launch core team and workstreams; Enable decision-making and remove blockers; Coordinate with Medical, Access, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Commercial, Digital, Training, Analytics; Partner on value narrative, pricing scenarios, payer engagement; Coordinate with Access/HEOR; Coordinate medical education and evidence pull-through; Coordinate with medical affairs; Coordinate with supply chain; Coordinate with commercial teams; Coordinate with digital teams; Coordinate with training teams; Coordinate with analytics teams; Coordinate with KOLs; Coordinate with patient support services; Coordinate with HCP education; Coordinate with agencies and vendors
Communication Scope
Clear, persuasive executive-ready communication; Comfort with ambiguity
Process & Methodology
Complex project management, Governance design, Stage-gate discipline, Decision facilitation
Full Job Description
**_ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES_** * Launch Strategy & Planning: Translate brand strategy into a detailed, integrated launch plan covering objectives, milestones, resourcing, and KPIs; define success metrics and governance cadence. * Cross-Functional Leadership: Chair launch core team and workstreams (e.g., Medical, Access, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Commercial, Digital, Training, Analytics); enable decision-making and remove blockers. * Go-to-Market Execution: Oversee omnichannel campaign readiness, promotional material development, field force planning, training, and channel activation; ensure MLR/PRC review compliance. * Market Access & Pricing: Partner on value narrative, pricing scenarios, payer engagement, and tender strategies; prepare objection handling and budget impact tools with Access/HEOR. * Evidence & Medical Readiness: Align on scientific platform, data dissemination, publication plan, congress strategy, and KOL engagement; coordinate medical education and evidence pull-through. * Regulatory & Label Readiness: Track submission timelines, label scenario planning, and implications for messaging, materials, and training; manage change control processes. * Supply & Operations: Ensure forecast alignment, demand planning, artwork, packaging, distribution, and channel readiness; establish contingency plans for shortages or quality events. * Customer & Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate advisory boards, advocacy outreach, patient support services, and HCP education programs; ensure insights feed rapid plan adjustments. * Competitive & Scenario Planning: Maintain competitive intelligence, anticipate guideline or policy shifts, and run scenario drills to prepare response strategies. * Measurement & Optimization: Build dashboards; monitor leading indicators (e.g., awareness, access wins, HCP intent, channel engagement) and lagging indicators (sales, share); drive test-and-learn improvements. * Regional Enablement: Provide global-to-local toolkits, modular content, and
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