Senior Director, Head of State and Federal Market Access & TA Policy at AstraZeneca in Washington, Washington DC

Job Description:

Senior Director, Head of State and Federal Market Access & TA Policy



Location: Washington, D.C.



Introduction to role:



Join AstraZeneca, a global leader in the biopharmaceutical industry, where we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. We are seeking a Senior Director, Head of State and Federal Market Access & TA Policy, to lead the development of policies and programs for critically identified regulatory interactions. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you're our kind of person. Feel appreciated and be rewarded for your work. Be part of a leading team in a highly competitive environment. A place for those who thrive on the energy and pace, we are rewarded and celebrated for our work. Embrace the unrivalled opportunities to progress and succeed in BioPharmaceuticals Business Unit.



Accountabilities:



In this role, you will lead the development and execution of data-driven policy strategies and plans aimed at increasing patient access to our world-class medicines. You will manage a team of senior policy executives, conduct regular check-ins with direct reports, manage external consultants, and facilitate effective interaction with senior stakeholders. You will also play a leading role in participating and managing trade association work groups to represent the company's interests.



Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelors degree required


• 10+ years of relevant work experience in public policy, public affairs, government affairs, market access, access strategy, or issues management or relevant work experiences


• Experience juggling multiple deadlines and priorities on intricate, critical issues


• Understanding of and experience working with or adjacent to the pharma sector


• Expertise in distilling sophisticated policy concepts into plain language


• Skilled at managing cross-functional partner relations in a fast-paced environment


• Ability to work on both strategy and execution


• Deep understanding of the federal/state legislative and regulations process


• Steadfast desire to understand the data that drives policy and commercial business decisions


• Experience in leading projects and team directly or indirectly

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Advanced degree


• An understanding of the drug development process, including regulatory and public health policies


• Experience working in a highly matrixed organization


• Experience working in both policy and market access roles


• Experience as a People Manager

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.


At AstraZeneca, we are on a journey to bring life-saving medicines to patients. Our role in contributing to decreasing mortality rates globally is clear. We are shaping the future by spotting a scientifically-led commercial opportunity and acting now to operationalize and scale it. We are constantly thinking big to answer new challenges. We push ourselves to start small and scale fast. The pioneers of digital and innovative solutions that have never been seen before. And we bring our teams on this journey with us, sharing our vision to inspire commitment to succeed together.


Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join us in our mission to improve the lives of patients worldwide!


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. Apply Now