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Job description
At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. We’re focused on the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We commit to those areas where we think we can really change the course of medicine and bring big new insights to life.
The Director, Value Strategy and Evidence, Oncology is an integral member of the U.S. Market Access organization and is responsible for the development and implementation of bespoke innovative reimbursement and payment models (i.e., Innovative Value Strategies (IVS) at key customers within the U.S. business.
Responsibilities
Synthesis of Evidence & Gap Analysis/Environmental Analysis:
Lead cross-functional working groups to develop IVS for oncology brands
Analyzing RCT/RWE/HEOR & other data
Writing protocols for data extraction and synthesis
Conducting market and reimbursement landscape assessments and health policy research
Developing innovative, value-based, and/or outcomes-based constructs aligned to brand priorities
Construction of IVS Frameworks:
Conducting market research
Building analytic models
Creating presentation materials & related documents
Achieving organizational alignment for IVS constructs
IVS Implementation (Payer Analytics Coordination & Outcomes Reporting):
Leading customer engagement
Providing analytic consultation
Adjudicating outcomes and financial results
Conducting performance reviews with internal and external stakeholders
Publishing results in leading journals as appropriate
The Director will be a strategic, high- performing, independent, self-starting leader with clinical and business-focused technical training. The director will also have demonstrated experience analyzing TPPs, applying HEOR/RWE, and building analytic models for purposes of delivering strategic market access solutions (payer-facing experience is strongly preferred). Strong communication skills, business acumen, and ability to influence without authority in a matrix environment is essential. Proficiency in using AI, Excel, PowerPoint, and other productivity and project management software is essential. A working knowledge/understanding of actuarial analysis and financial modeling is required.
Demonstrated Abilities And Performance Indicators
Analytic rigor
Clinical training (oncology preferred)
Demonstrated business acumen
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated leadership in a matrix environment
Highly motivated
Expertise in US healthcare market (care delivery, pharmaceutical reimbursement, insurance design, commercial and government segnments, oncology focus)
Manages stakeholder expectations across a large corporate matrix
Navigates ambiguity with ease
Champions innovation
Self-starting, independent, entrepreneurial demeanor who thrives on new challenges
Strategic thinker
Executive presence and effectively communicates complex topics to senior executives
Self-aware and willingness to be coached, accept feedback
Influences without authority
Education & Training
PhD or Masters degree in a scientific and/or business discipline is required. (e.g., MBA, MPH, PhD in Clinical Research/HEOR/Biostatistics/Epidemiology/Health Services Research)
Experience
Minimum of 7 years pharmaceutical/medical device experience required with demonstrated capabilities in access strategy, contracting, pricing, HEOR/RWE, medical/R&D, new product planning (customer-facing experience highly desired)
5 years (preferred) market access experience (within pharma/medical device or in consulting capacity)
Understanding of the U.S. healthcare reimbursement landscape, payer segments, and evolving market access reforms and reimbursement trends
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a matrix environment, and to manage multiple projects concurrently with diverse stakeholders
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize across competing priorities
Publications in scientific, academic, or industry journals
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to travel (domestic U.S. travel approx. 15-20% annually)
Management consulting experience is highly desired
The annual base pay for this position ranges from $186,000 to $279,000. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program (401(k) plan); paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions 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.
Date Posted
20-Aug-2026
Closing Date
02-Sept-2026
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Worksite address
gaithersburg, MD, 20883, US
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