Head Of Early Assets, Hematology

AstraZeneca

Gaithersburg, MD, US
Base: $270,221 - $405,332; bonus/equity: short-ter...
Hematology pipeline strategy
Early clinical development
Commercial-r&d interface
Operate at the commercial–R&D interface to shape our early hematology pipeline from preclinical through early clinical development—ensuring clear line-of-sight to patient impact and long-term commercial value across modalities and disease segments

Job Summary

  • Operate at the commercial–R&D interface to shape our early hematology pipeline from preclinical through early clinical development—ensuring clear line-of-sight to patient impact and long-term commercial value across modalities and disease segments.
  • Partner closely with Oncology R&D, Global Product Teams, Business Development, Medical, Market Access/Pricing, Finance, and priority markets to build winning target product profiles, inform clinical plans, and define early go-to-market strategies that scale across indications.
  • Lead the early commercial strategy across hematology modalities (TCEs, ADCs, small molecules, and other emerging platforms), integrating disease biology, competitive dynamics, and customer insights to shape target product profiles, positioning, and differentiation.

Matching Summary

Operate at the commercial–R&D interface to shape our early hematology pipeline from preclinical through early clinical development—ensuring clear line-of-sight to patient impact and long-term commercial value across modalities and disease segments.

Salary

Base: $270,221 - $405,332; Bonus/Equity: short-term incentive bonus opportunity, equity-based long-term incentive program; Benefits: qualified retirement program [401(k) plan], paid vacation and holidays, paid leaves, health benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • hematology pipeline strategy
  • early clinical development
  • commercial-R&D interface
  • target product profiles
  • matrix leadership
  • industry innovation translation

Nice-to-have

  • influence without authority
  • scientific innovation into commercial strategies
  • external voice into strategy

Key Requirements

  • MD required
  • Hematology-trained physician strongly preferred
  • 10+ years in biopharma
  • Significant time at commercial-R&D interface
  • Early asset strategy or early commercial roles in hematology
  • Experience shaping product profiles and early clinical plans
  • Broad commercial experience including pre-launch strategy

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