Market Access Associate Director, Contract Strategy, Inhaled Respiratory Portfolio

At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and partnering with colleagues and customers to make the seemingly impossible a reality. We're focused on the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world! This specific Associate Director role will focus on the Inhaled Respiratory Portfolio Assist in creating and defining contract strategies that include financial analytics and platforms for Brands within the AZ product portfolio for key Market Access customers and business segments and maintain consistency with that strategy as it is implemented. Drive business analytics to support contract strategy activities and partner with Customer Facing account roles, including National & Regional, Provider Networks and Channel account teams. This role assists in bringing forward marketplace perspective and pragmatic solutions / analyses to optimize AstraZeneca's net price, access objectives and continued leadership in innovative contracting. This individual will assist in the development of contract and channel strategies that align with Brand Team / Therapeutic Area business strategies for launch and in-line products. The Associate Director of Contract Strategy may collaborate with customer-facing account teams in direct customer interactions about key initiatives. They also develop, align, and finalize negotiation plans with these teams. This role will also collaborate with a wide variety of internal collaborators such as Access Strategy, Brand Leadership, Value Strategy and Evidence, Brand and Market Access Finance, Contract Operations, and Legal. A key deliverable of this role is ensuring all contract strategies and offerings have financial justification based on return on investment and solid business judgment. The role also supports assessing the performance of current contract strategies and offerings. They are responsible for ensuring the timely and regular re-evaluation of current strategy and deliver segment strategies for their Therapeutic Areas. Typical Accountabilities Assist in the development of contract strategies and bring them through the approval/governance process Directly partners with customer facing teams around prioritized key initiatives Co-development and execution of negotiation strategies Coordinate with team of analysts/specialists in operational activities such as rebates, chargebacks, government reporting, contract writing and process approvals. Monitors environment for shifts in trends or behaviors, interpret likely impact and suggest appropriate actions around life cycle contracting and pricing considerations. Develops deep understanding of competitive market conditions that affect pricing for individual brands, therapeutic areas and overall industry. Serves as a resource for Licensing and Business Development in assessing pricing on potential opportunities

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience Essential:

Bachelor's degree; preferably in a relevant field (Finance, Economics, Marketing or Science) 3+ years' experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry Strong proficiency and experience in Market Access and Healthcare delivery systems Analytical skills including problem solving, forecasting, contract development and financial /claim data modeling Demonstrated large payer negotiation & relationship building skills Solution/Innovation mindset

Desireable:

MBA/JD Understanding of healthcare /market access marketing and sales practices Detailed understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing business models with specific knowledge of brand team operation, brand finance and brand planning Finance, market access, and/or analytics background Background in preparing and negotiating contracts Clinical Acumen/Health Economics This is a Hybrid role requiring 3 days in our Wilmington office per week. Date Posted 14-May-2026 Closing Date 27-May-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We're curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We're driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you'll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you'll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.