Director, Policy & Advocacy, Oncology, Europe & Canada (eucan)

AstraZeneca

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Extensive experience in policy and advocacy
Strong knowledge of european health policy environments
Proven leadership in matrix organizations
AstraZeneca is seeking a Director of Policy & Advocacy for Oncology in Europe and Canada to lead strategies that align with the company’s business priorities. The role involves shaping policy, fostering patient advocacy, and ensuring market readiness for oncology therapies, requiring extensive experience in policy and advocacy within the healthcare sector

Job Summary

  • This role leads integrated policy and advocacy strategies to advance AstraZeneca's business priorities across key Oncology therapy areas in Europe and Canada.
  • The position requires partnering with global and regional leadership to embed policy priorities into therapy area strategies for coordinated execution.
  • Candidates must build relationships with government officials, patient advocacy groups, and industry associations to deliver shared objectives.

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AstraZeneca is seeking a Director of Policy & Advocacy for Oncology in Europe and Canada to lead strategies that align with the company’s business priorities. The role involves shaping policy, fostering patient advocacy, and ensuring market readiness for oncology therapies, requiring extensive experience in policy and advocacy within the healthcare sector.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Extensive experience in policy and advocacy
  • Strong knowledge of European health policy environments
  • Proven leadership in matrix organizations
  • Deep understanding of healthcare industry dynamics
  • Fluency in English and additional European language

Nice-to-have

  • Therapy area experience in oncology
  • International experience across geographic boundaries
  • Ability to craft compelling narratives
  • Experience with multi-stakeholder coalitions
  • Cultural sensitivity in virtual teams

Key Requirements

  • Extensive experience in policy and advocacy
  • Knowledge of European health policy environments
  • Leadership in matrix organizations
  • Business acumen connecting corporate affairs to outcomes
  • Oncology therapy area experience (strong plus)

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