Director, Value Strategy, US Market Access

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 developmen t and implementation of bespoke innovative reimbursement and payment models (i.e., Innovative Value Strategies (IVS) at key customer s within the U.S. business. The Director will closely partner with peer colleagues across numerous functions (namely, Contract Strategy, National and Regional Account Team s , Medical Affairs , Global R&D, Access Strategy, Data Science, Actuary, HEOR, and Global Pricing Strategy , Insights & Analytics, Government Affairs & Policy ) . She/he will be responsible for synthesizing clinical trial data, real world evidence, and competitive market intelligence, while ascertaining value drivers for payer and health system customers. The director will create IVS frameworks (e.g., value -based c ontracts ) and own end- to end development, market implementation, adjudication, outcomes and financial reporting to support brand access strategies at launch and throughout the product life cycle . Specific responsibilities of the role include: Synthesis of Evidence & Gap Analysis /Environmental Analysis : Lead cross-functional work ing groups to develop IVS for oncology brands Analyzing RCT/RWE/HEOR & other data Writing protocols for data extraction and synthesis Conduct ing 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 C onducting 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. Prof iciency in using AI, Excel, Powe r Point, 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 N avigates ambiguity with ease Champions innovation Self-starting, independent, entrepreneurial demeanor who thrives on new challenges Strategic thinker</