We are seeking a Global Franchise Head, Oncology Gynecological and Genito-urinary Cancer to shape the development of one of AstraZeneca’s pivotal franchises in cancer care and lead the global launches with potential to help hundreds of thousands of patients. Reporting into the SVP, Global Head, Oncology Franchise and sitting on the Franchise & Strategy Leadership Team; this Global Franchise Head is responsible for providing the leadership to develop and implement the Franchise business plan and strategy globally, across all indications, to achieve revenue and earning objectives, to achieve the overall Oncology commercial ambition and ultimately deliver life changing care to patients. The position has full P&L responsibility for the relevant Franchise globally. In this role, you will use critical thinking to assess a range of variables including market trends, competition, and research opportunities to craft strong near- and long-term strategies for our Gynecological and Genito-urinary Cancer franchises. This requires strong analytical skills combined with a strong market orientation to identify breakthrough opportunities. The role will also lead the Genitourinary (GU)/Gynecological (Gyne) Tumor Council with the Oncology R&D counterpart to help to inform our overall Oncology ambition across this therapeutic area. They will work closely with our business development team and our early R&D to support commercial opportunities and identify key business and clinical opportunities to expand our leadership in this space. Working with cross-functional teams, you will drive a clear scientific narrative and help deliver and implement Phase3 / pre-launch market shaping and exaction plans. 

Leadership attributes to set direction, generate commitment, balance short- and long-term needs, constructively resolve issues. Ability to establish clear a Cancer Franchise vision and purpose and communicate it with passion and authenticity to the organization to shape culture.Experience in defining organizational size, structure and capabilities based on long term business objectives for Sales and Marketing.

Experience and knowledge of a broad base of external customers including patients, prescribers, payors, providers, and in/out license partners.Global and/or country brand marketing experience, with capability of developing compelling business cases and delivering high-impact above-market and in-market customer facing/shaping initiatives.