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Launch and MLR Planning Director, US OBUAstraZeneca · US - Gaithersburg - MD
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Launch and MLR Planning Director, US OBU

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🗓️ Posted 2026-09-10 US - Gaithersburg - MD Full-time Hybrid General
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market 15,000 GBP–25,000 GBP/mo

About the Company

Are you ready to orchestrate launch excellence at scale and ensure every label approval translates into immediate, compliant impact for patients and the business Do you thrive on leading high-performing teams to deliver complex programs with precision and speed In this role, you will lead onshore and nearshore teams responsible for Launch Planning and the end-to-end Medical, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR) review and approval process for the US market. You will drive Day 0 readiness so brands can release content upon label approval, accelerate time-to-impact, and leverage AI-driven productivity to raise the bar in speed, quality, and compliance. Reporting into a global planning and medical delivery leadership team, you will partner closely with brand, medical, regulatory, and business excellence stakeholders to evolve our shared services. You will shape how we plan, prioritize, and deliver launches from strategy to execution, connecting disciplined operations with bold innovation to bring life-changing medicines to patients faster. Accountabilities: Launch Project Leadership: Lead and oversee Launch Project Management activities, ensuring integrated plans and milestones are delivered with rigor and pace. Day 0 Readiness: Drive Launch Day 0 planning for new products, indications, and label updates to enable content release upon label approval. Team Leadership and Development: Provide leadership, direction, guidance, and support to direct reports, aligning work to

Requirements

  • ● Bachelor's degree required.
  • ● A minimum of 10 years' experience working in roles associated with Marketing, Launch Planning, Business Excellence, and MLR.
  • ● A minimum of 6 years' experience working in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry within a commercial or commercial support organization.
  • ● Knowledge of Launch Planning processes, procedures, and program delivery standards.
  • ● Knowledge of the MLR (Medical, Legal, and Regulatory) planning process for the development and approval of promotional content.
  • ● Strong leadership abilities, with a demonstrated track record of successfully managing cross-functional teams and driving results.
  • ● Ability to build trusted relationships across a range of partner groups, including Marketing, Medical, Regulatory, Business Excellence, IT, and agencies.
  • ● Ability to manage multiple projects running in parallel.
  • ● Strong project management experience, including risk mitigation and planning.
  • ● Ability to influence, motivate, and inspire change.
  • ● Proven track record of working across functions, with a high level of commitment and follow-through.
  • ● Demonstrated experience in problem-solving and continuous improvement.
  • ● Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and negotiating skills.
  • ● Accountability for financial performance.
  • ● Energetic, self-motivated, and a positive teammate.
  • ● Supplier management experience.
  • ● MBA in a relevant field, such as marketing, business, or strategy.
  • ● -4 years of pharmaceutical brand marketing experience.
  • ● When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. Remote working is not available. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
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