Business Unit Head Oncology

Business Unit Head Oncology – Denmark – Nordic Marketing Company Are you ready to lead a country oncology portfolio and turn breakthrough science into routine care for patients? This is a senior in-country leadership role where you will set the direction for a full oncology franchise and translate world-class science into measurable outcomes for patients, customers and the business.

We drive innovative science, deliver key launches, build close collaboration and partnerships within health care. As the in-market leader for Denmark, you will own the integrated commercial strategy, P&L and execution across brands, disease areas and indications. You will align cross-functional partners around clear country priorities, drive launch and lifecycle excellence, and build future-ready commercial and AI-enabled capabilities.

About AstraZeneca

• Our AstraZeneca Nordic Marketing Company employs around 550 people and has offices located in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, and Espoo.
• AstraZeneca Nordic is a recognized leader in its core therapy areas and aims to improve the lives of millions of people.
• This is an area where you are free to be more – you are encouraged to challenge traditional ways and test your curiosity.
• 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.
• We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility.
• Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
• I&D We are proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration!
• Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.
• Why AstraZeneca Here you will harness a deep and advancing pipeline, working at the intersection of science and commercial execution to redefine standards of care for people living with cancer.
• We move with pace and precision, bringing new indications to market and scaling impact through collaborative, cross-functional teams that combine scientific rigor with entrepreneurial energy.
• You will be empowered to make decisive choices, co-create with peers across borders, and apply cutting-edge digital and AI tools—always with patients at the center.
• We value kindness alongside ambition, creating a space where bold ideas are tested quickly and successful ones are scaled to transform lives.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Can you see yourself shaping the environment, accelerating launches and developing leaders who raise the bar every quarter?
• Set the Country Oncology Strategy: Lead the end-to-end oncology portfolio, translating global and Nordic priorities into clear local strategies, access and policy shaping, brand choices and execution of plans across disease areas and indications.
• Turn market, customer, patient, competitor and healthcare-system insights into differentiated value propositions and decisions that improve outcomes and accelerate access.
• Lead by example in engaging with the access and healthcare system to succeed with market access across the portfolio in a challenging MFN reality
• Build trusted relationships with healthcare leaders, customers, experts and partners, helping shape cancer care strategies and support guideline-directed treatment.
• Align Commercial, Medical, Market Access and other partners around shared priorities, clear accountabilities and impactful country execution.
• Elevate the Danish Leadership team to a higher level by bringing forward the OBU vision and narrative into an integrated DK business view and way forward.
• Lead integrated Sales and Marketing strategies across launches, indications and product lifecycles, strengthening customer engagement, omnichannel execution and performance.
• Take accountability for the country OBU P&L, budget, forecasting, investment choices, resource allocation and operational performance.
• Develop strong leaders and future-ready talent through effective performance management, succession planning and capability building.
• Advance Digital and AI-Enabled Ways of Working: Champion responsible use of approved digital and AI tools to strengthen planning, insights, productivity and commercial impact.
• Build trusted relationships with healthcare leaders, access stakeholders, experts and partners, helping shape cancer care strategies and support guideline-directed treatment.
• Role-model ethical, compliant decision-making across customer engagement, partnerships, financial management, people leadership and digital or AI adoption.

Requirements

• Relevant Leadership Experience: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, combined with substantial pharmaceutical or healthcare-sector experience in senior in-market oncology leadership.
• A proven track record across Market Access, Sales and Marketing, with accountability for integrated business or franchise performance.
• Experience leading sizeable, high-performing teams, developing leaders and building strong talent and succession pipelines.
• Strong understanding of oncology commercialization, specific access hurdles, patient pathways, customer needs and local healthcare systems.
• Demonstrated success delivering launches, indication expansions and lifecycle strategies in competitive markets.
• Experience managing P&L, budgets, forecasts, investments, resources and operational performance.
• The ability to align and influence senior stakeholders across local, Nordic, regional and global organizations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.
• Confidence using approved AI tools to explore, analyse, draft and improve business outcomes.
• Will Set You Apart Advanced Qualification: MBA or relevant advanced degree.
• Experience in Market Access, Medical or Commercial Excellence.
• Strong understanding of access strategies and healthcare ecosystems.
• Experience with digital, omnichannel and AI-enabled commercial approaches.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, high-impact decisions.

Preferred

• Exposure to multiple franchises, tumour types or portfolios.
• Nordic, regional or global experience.
• Experience leading healthcare transformation or strategic partnerships.

That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible.

So, what is next

Step into this country leadership role to shape cancer care, elevate teams and turn science into standard of care—take the next step today and lead the change! Welcome with your application, in English, latest by the 4th of November Where can I find out more?

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https://careers.astrazeneca.com/ Websites for Nordic Marketing Company: Sweden: https://www.astrazeneca.se Denmark: AstraZeneca Denmark Norway: AstraZeneca Norway Finland: AstraZeneca Finland Date Posted 21-okt.-2026 Closing Date 04-nov.-2026 AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.

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.