Clinical Account Director – Payer Oncology

About the role

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines in Oncology, Rare Diseases, and BioPharmaceuticals, including Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, and Respiratory & Immunology. We are seeking a collaborative clinical leader for the Clinical Value and Outcomes (CVO) team as a Payer Oncology Clinical Account Director (Payer Oncology CAD).

Responsibilities

• Develop account strategies that showcase the clinical value and unique offerings of AZ’s oncology medicines while understanding payer population-management strategies and evidence needs.
• Build relationships with Key Decision-Makers (KDMs) to advance AZ's oncology priorities, engage in scientific information exchange to differentiate value proposition for AZ’s oncology medicines, and implement initiatives aligning clinical and AstraZeneca interests.
• Serve as the oncology payer expert within cross-functional teams, contributing to the development of payer-facing resources while delivering valuable insights to inform market access strategies.

Requirements

• Advanced Clinical/Science degree (e.g., MD, PharmD, PhD).
• At least 5 years of scientific work experience in the pharmaceutical industry or managed markets, focusing on payer strategy, clinical practice, or health outcomes.
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical landscape, access and reimbursement models, health economics, and clinical outcomes research.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, using storytelling to convey complex information clearly and adapt messages for diverse audiences.
• Candidates should be willing to travel at least 70% of the time.

Qualifications

• Experience in oncology; additional training (residency or fellowship) and/or board certification in oncology (BCOP) are advantageous.
• Master’s degree (e.g., MBA, MHA, MPH) and significant experience in a field liaison role or managed care setting.

Skills

• Effective communication skills, including the ability to tell compelling stories about complex information.
• Ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with key decision-makers.
• Understanding of payer strategy, clinical practice, and health economics.

Benefits

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $187,172 to $295,758. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—opportunities to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles, and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Pay

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $187,172 to $295,758.

Schedule

Candidates should be willing to travel at least 70% of the time.