Lung Cancer Specialist - Center-North Territory

About the role

AstraZeneca is looking for a Lung Cancer Specialist to lead the commercial strategy and execution of its lung cancer portfolio across the Center-North territory. The role is field-based, with four days per week in the field building relationships and driving performance, and one day focused on planning, learning and project work. It suits someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and wants to turn science into real-world impact.

Key responsibilities

• Build and execute a territory plan aligned to brand and therapy-area priorities, achieve or exceed lung cancer portfolio targets and manage budgets for maximum return.
• Use sales, market and customer data to map the patient journey, quantify gaps and risks, and adapt plans to changes in competition, guidelines and local treatment dynamics.
• Build long-term relationships with oncologists and care teams, delivering personalized engagements across face-to-face, digital and omnichannel channels, and lead or support initiatives that address bottlenecks in diagnosis, testing and treatment.
• Maintain deep knowledge of disease biology, treatment pathways and the competitive landscape, communicate approved scientific and product information clearly, and partner with Brand, Medical, Market Access and Diagnostics on launches and strategic initiatives.
• Work within AstraZeneca's Code of Ethics, policies and local regulations.
• In the first 90 days, establish a territory plan, map priority accounts and secure early wins; over time shape pathway adoption and enable successful indications and launches.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, pharmacy, healthcare, business or a related field.
• Proven experience in pharmaceutical or specialty-care sales, with demonstrated success in achieving sales and business objectives.
• Desirable: previous oncology or specialty-care experience, understanding of cancer care pathways and treatment guidelines, experience launching new products or indications, strategic account management and omnichannel customer engagement.

Required skills

• Strong communication, influencing, negotiation and presentation skills, and stakeholder management.
• Ability to interpret data and translate insights into action.
• Ability to manage a complex territory independently and work in a cross-functional environment.
• Proficiency with CRM systems, digital tools and data-driven decision-making.