Business Planning Manager
AstraZeneca
September 02, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Wilmington, DE)
Worldwide
Marketing
Role: GCS MLR Planning Manager overseeing Medical, Legal, and Regulatory review processes for promotional and disease awareness materials in biopharma. Primary objectives include ensuring timely, compliant asset approval, strategic planning for launches and campaigns, and maintaining strong cross-functional collaboration. Responsibilities encompass leading MLR review coordination, managing KPI-driven workflows, guiding Day 0 planning for new products, and overseeing nearshore MLR teams for asset prioritization and consult management. Requirements: Bachelor's degree, 5β7 years in pharma marketing ops or healthcare agency roles, proven leadership in cross-functional teams, supplier management, and program execution. Preferred: Knowledge of MLR processes, experience with digital and omnichannel campaigns, and understanding of specific therapeutic areas. The role demands excellent communication, project management, and influence skills without formal authority. High-value specifics: focuses on brand launches, data releases, label updates, and campaign activities within biopharma, emphasizing compliance and strategic alignment across functions.