Head of Advocacy & Market Development, COPD

Role: Head of Advocacy & Market Development for COPD at AstraZeneca, leading global strategies to promote IL-33 pathway science and transform COPD care. Responsibilities: develop and implement advocacy vision; build partnerships with Key External Experts; coordinate global and local advocacy and education programs; shape long-term market development strategies; drive healthcare system initiatives focused on patient identification, care pathways, and access expansion; collaborate with cross-functional teams including Medical, Policy, Market Access, and local markets; lead external stakeholder engagement with policymakers, patient groups, and healthcare authorities. Requirements: Bachelor's in a healthcare/science field; 10+ years in healthcare or biopharma with experience in Respiratory or Immunology; proven success in stakeholder engagement, especially with KEEs, payers, prescribers; leadership in global or regional commercial roles; strong stakeholder management and influence skills; experience in complex matrix environments; successful product launch and advocacy development experience. Preferred: Advanced degree (MBA, PhD); deep respiratory disease and healthcare system knowledge; background in healthcare transformation initiatives; policy and access expertise across global markets; extensive external partnerships experience. HighValue: Respiratory/Immunology, COPD, advocacy development, healthcare system change, global market shaping, patient access. WorkSetup: based in Gaithersburg, MD; in-office at least three days/week, with flexibility.