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Oncology Business Unit Director - Brazil

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🗓️ Posted 2026-09-25 Brazil - Cotia Full-time Hybrid Healthcare Medical
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market 40,000 GBP–80,000 GBP/mo

About the Company

Are you ready to lead Brazil's oncology business and turn breakthrough science into measurable impact for patients and the healthcare system Do you thrive on turning scientific complexity and market dynamics into clear choices, disciplined execution and sustained growth As Oncology Business Unit Director for Brazil , you will set the strategic direction and lead the end-to-end commercial agenda across our oncology portfolio. You will unite cross-functional teams, sharpen customer engagement, and execute our pipeline with precision-so clinicians can access innovations faster and more patients benefit sooner. Reporting to the Country President, you will serve as a visible enterprise leader, shaping priorities, building capability and delivering business outcomes that matter. Accountabilities: - Business Unit Leadership: Lead the Oncology Business Unit in Brazil with full accountability for strategic direction, commercial execution and portfolio performance. - Oncology Strategy for Brazil: Define and deploy a clear oncology vision and strategy, aligning short-, medium- and long-term plans to portfolio priorities, competitive dynamics, customer needs and enterprise objectives. - Sales and Marketing Ownership: Own the sales and marketing strategy, integrating brand strategy, field execution, omnichannel engagement and customer experience to drive adoption and adherence. - Growth and Market Presence: Deliver sustainable growth through market share expansion, resource opt

Requirements

  • ● Degree in business, life sciences, pharmacy or a related discipline
  • ● Significant commercial leadership experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech or specialty healthcare industry
  • ● Strong track record in sales and marketing leadership with accountability for business performance
  • ● Proven ability to develop and execute commercial strategy in a complex, matrixed environment
  • ● Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and influencing without direct authority
  • ● Strong understanding of the oncology market, including customer pathways, competition and access dynamics
  • ● Strong executive communication, strategic thinking and decision-making capability
  • ● Ability to lead organizational change, build capability and develop high-performing teams
  • ● Established external reputation within the oncology sector and industry networks
  • ● Deep experience with the Brazilian oncology landscape, including access, policy and diagnostic partnerships
  • ● Portuguese and English fluency at an executive level
  • ● Why AstraZeneca:
  • ● Here, bold science meets focused execution to bring transformative medicines to patients faster. You will work at the intersection of cutting-edge molecules, rich real-world data and empowered local decision-making-where unexpected teams come together to unleash bold thinking and practical solutions. We combine a high-velocity launch engine with partnerships that span the entire patient journey, from diagnosis to outcomes. We value kindness alongside ambition, so you will be supported to take smart risks, grow capabilities and shape how oncology is delivered in Brazil-knowing your impact scales beyond one brand or quarter to the lives of people facing cancer.
  • ● If you are ready to lead with purpose and turn breakthrough science into enduring value for patients and the business, step forward and shape Brazil's oncology future with us today.
  • ● Date Posted 25-sept-2026
  • ● Closing Date 08-oct-2026
  • ● AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.