What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing Director, US Marketing position at AstraZeneca?
Do you have expertise in, and passion for Marketing? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact the Respiratory Biologics therapeutic area in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!
At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person.
The Biopharmaceuticals Business Unit (BBU) creates and executes meaningful therapeutic area and product strategies that are focused on addressing the unmet needs of patients around the world. We are committed to changing the course of medicine and bringing innovative therapies to enhance the quality of life for our patients. The BBU integrates commercial, market access, medical, digital, and corporate functions to drive scientific development and commercial excellence in the core areas of respiratory, cardiovascular, renal and diabetes disease.
As the Marketing Director, Respiratory Biologics in Wilmington, DE, you’ll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients’ lives. This role is responsible for working with Brand Leadership and across global and partner collaboration teams to develop, execute and measure aspects of the brand strategy. This role is specifically focused on, but not limited to, Direct-to-Consumer Marketing – Campaign development, Omni-channel execution, and Patient Support Program development. To be successful in this role you will need to be able to implement channel strategies to deliver on the brand’s objectives.
What You’ll Do
At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
AstraZeneca offers an environment where you can thrive on energy and pace while making a significant impact on patients' lives. Our commitment to innovation and experimentation empowers our teams to think big and act fast. With countless opportunities for growth and development, you'll be part of a journey that shapes the future of BioPharmaceuticals and contributes to bending the global mortality curve.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join us on this exciting journey!
Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.
Date Posted
16-Mar-2026
Closing Date
30-Mar-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.
At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person.
The Biopharmaceuticals Business Unit (BBU) creates and executes meaningful therapeutic area and product strategies that are focused on addressing the unmet needs of patients around the world. We are committed to changing the course of medicine and bringing innovative therapies to enhance the quality of life for our patients. The BBU integrates commercial, market access, medical, digital, and corporate functions to drive scientific development and commercial excellence in the core areas of respiratory, cardiovascular, renal and diabetes disease.
As the Marketing Director, Respiratory Biologics in Wilmington, DE, you’ll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients’ lives. This role is responsible for working with Brand Leadership and across global and partner collaboration teams to develop, execute and measure aspects of the brand strategy. This role is specifically focused on, but not limited to, Direct-to-Consumer Marketing – Campaign development, Omni-channel execution, and Patient Support Program development. To be successful in this role you will need to be able to implement channel strategies to deliver on the brand’s objectives.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the development and execution of the brand’s creative campaign across all promotional channels
- Partner with Business Insight team to develop customer insight plans, success metrics and analyze performance of programs
- Partner with the team on ongoing optimization of consumer messaging by channel and creative to ensure optimal communications and performance
- Lead agencies in development of brand creative, messaging and execution
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to design and facilitate the brand's promotional plan, ensure consistency with brand strategy and other functional area priorities and lead review process to ensure legal/regulatory compliance and medical accuracy of all marketing materials.
- Participate in annual operational planning process by shaping tactical plans and budgets required to achieve the brand's strategic objectives
- Work with corporate affairs and advocacy partners to develop patient-centric programs
- Lead monthly financial updates with agencies associated with brand marketing activities
- Manage regulatory and legal review and approval process for assigned tactics and promotional assets
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing or in the sciences
- Demonstrated ability to lead without authority
- Ability to manage complex projects
- Ability to gauge the feasibility, impact and risks of proposed programs
- Comfort operating in a highly regulated environment and industry
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- 6 years of pharmaceutical or healthcare related experience
- Field sales, Respiratory or Biologics therapeutic-area experience
- 2 years prior agency experience
- 4 years marketing experience
- Media planning/buying experience
- Prior Respiratory or Biologics area experience
- Advanced Degree in Business, Marketing, or Science
- Understanding of US healthcare system pricing and reimbursement
At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
AstraZeneca offers an environment where you can thrive on energy and pace while making a significant impact on patients' lives. Our commitment to innovation and experimentation empowers our teams to think big and act fast. With countless opportunities for growth and development, you'll be part of a journey that shapes the future of BioPharmaceuticals and contributes to bending the global mortality curve.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join us on this exciting journey!
Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.
Date Posted
16-Mar-2026
Closing Date
30-Mar-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.