Regional Franchise Head Oncology Europe Canada (EUCAN)

Join a place that’s working to fundamentally change the way cancer is treated. Evolving to an outcomes-based model – we go beyond treatment to shape the cancer care environment and transform the whole patient experience. We work holistically, from early diagnosis to survivorship, ensuring no patient is left behind. Each of us believes that by delivering earlier stage interventions with curative possibilities and championing the development of precision combinations, we can transform the lives of patients living with cancer across the world.

BACKGROUND: 

Oncology Business Unit (OBU) EUCAN is a key contributor to the continued and future growth of our Oncology business at AstraZeneca. We seek dedicated commercial leadership for our franchises across functions and markets, maximizing the regional potential of our leading Oncology portfolio, delivering commercial excellence in close collaboration with a wide variety of in- and external partners. Our regional organization is well set and empowered to operate as a key catalyst between our global business strategies and the local healthcare systems, enabling and evolving a dynamic and swift commercial, access and medical implementation in the respective markets. 

THE ROLE: 

The Regional Franchise Head - OBU EUCAN is a foundation role for the success of the OBU EUCAN region.  You are accountable for leading the development and profitable management of your respective brand / therapeutic area (TA) with full accountability for commercialization.  You have a leadership role within a matrix working model between global and local markets and across functions. 

Brand Commercialization:   

• Ensuring local market launch readiness for new products and indications within your TA in EU6 and Canada. 

• Provide regional input into global commercialization plans to ensure that OBU EUCAN commercialization priorities are appropriately considered, visible and supported. 

TA/Brand Strategy: 

• Be the voice of the EUCAN region in the development of 3-year global strategies and brand plans, representing a key part of the global business with unique regional needs. 

Business Performance: 

• Accountable for the business performance of your brand/TA within EU6 and Canada, including the development of the financial narrative to senior leaders on performance, revenue forecasts, and resource deployment. 

Capabilities & People: 

• Identify and support the building of local market capabilities that drive innovative commercialization, including go-to-market strategies and above-brand goals 

• You are a career mentor for key talent within your respective business area 

Strategic Projects: 

• You are a strategic and experienced business leader who actively contributes to key initiatives and above-brand projects within the EUCAN region and the broader OBU. 

ESSENTIAL FOR THE ROLE: 

• Bachelors degree in business or life sciences. MBA / Ph.D. desired 

• Leadership experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry with accountability and a proven track record for delivering on business goals in a major healthcare market 

• Broad commercial experience with demonstrated success across pre-launch planning, launch execution, HTA validation, and long-term business planning 

• Profound understanding of drug development and commercialization in Oncology 

• Solid grasp of ongoing paradigm changes and future trends in healthcare commercialization 

• Demonstrated ability to build teams and achieve goals by delivering through others 

• Proven experience and knowledge of a broad base of external partners and customers including patients, prescribers, payors, providers and in/out license partners. 

• P&L management experience and ability to build a financial narrative 

• Experienced with key global regulations in the field of pharmaceutical compliance and commercialization, including pharmacovigilance

CRITICAL SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES FOR THIS ROLE: 

• Ability to think globally, regionally and locally. 

• Entrepreneurial spirit and strategic mindset including innovation and critical thinking with performance-oriented drive. 

• Embrace the diversity of individual healthcare ecosystems as significant opportunity. 

• You can relate and connect deeply with various healthcare and business markets in order to deliver direction and support. 

• You can create and mobilize an inclusive work environment of highest integrity and quality, fostering learning, growth, individual development and attraction of top talent. 

• You possess excellent communication skills and a strong personal presence internally and externally, acting as a strong catalyst and influencer. 

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. 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.

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 help reinvent cancer care end to end, advancing earlier interventions, precision combinations and new standards for access while working at speed with colleagues who pair scientific depth with commercial acumen. We bring diverse experts together to make fast, evidence-led decisions, take smart risks and co-create launch excellence across a deep, evolving pipeline. In this environment of trust we value kindness alongside ambition, empowering you to speak up, shape strategy and see your impact reflected in real patient outcomes across Europe and Canada.

So, what is next:

Lead the franchise that will set new standards for oncology across Europe and Canada, shape the future of patient impact and your career by taking the next step today.

Welcome with your application, in English.

Where can I find out more?

Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/

Inclusion & Diversity: Inclusion and diversity

Career site: https://careers.astrazeneca.com/

Date Posted

18-juni-2026

Closing Date

25-juni-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.