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Global Commercial Head, Respiratory
Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp · 🇺🇸 US - Gaithersburg - MD
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- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 99 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 31 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Global Product Teams Finance Director, R&D Finance” (Financial Managers) in MD: $196k–$196k, median $196k. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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Sponsor Radar — Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp
The US Department of Labor certified 99 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 31 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big, and working together to make the impossible a reality. We are passionate about the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We commit to those areas where we believe we can really change the course of medicine and bring innovative ideas to life. Respiratory & Immunology, part of AstraZeneca BioPharmaceuticals is a key disease area and growth driver to the Company. AstraZeneca is an established leader in respiratory care with a 50-year heritage and a growing portfolio of medicines in immune-mediated diseases. The Company is committed to addressing the vast unmet needs of these chronic, often debilitating, diseases with a pipeline and portfolio of inhaled medicines, biologics and new modalities aimed at previously unreachable biologic targets. Our bold ambition is to deliver life-changing medicines that help eliminate COPD as a leading cause of death, eliminate asthma attacks and achieve clinical remission in immune-mediated diseases to make a difference for the over 6million people currently using our medicine. As the Global Commercial Head , you will have an opportunity to lead a fast growing blockbuster brand on track to become a top 10 brand at AstraZeneca. Within the Respiratory Global Portfolio and Product Strategy (GPPS) team, reporting to the VP, Global Commercial Inhaled, you will lead commercial strategy for the COPD indication. You will lead a team of four direct reports and execute the commercial strategy and post-launch promotional plan, including the global campaign, communications, activities, and sales materials. You will also represent the commercial voice on the Global Product Team (GDT), contributing to decisions on future clinical development. What You'll Do: • Develop and refine the brand's promotional strategy to increase global impact, bringing innovative approaches and opportunities to achieve a bold, transformative ambition. • Craft and implement persuasive promotional materials and campaigns in alignment with our overarching brand strategy, with an emphasis on innovative thinking. • Analyze business performance and formulate strategic insights to leverage business drivers, optimizing brand performance and identifying transformative pathways. • Represent the brand strategy to senior leaders, ensuring cohesive execution across markets, while fostering a culture of innovation. • Engage with competitive intelligence to identify opportunities and threats, positioning the brand to thrive against competitors, and pursue ambitious goals. • Collaborate intensively with multiple functional teams, including medical affairs, commercial market development, and advocacy, to align the brand narrative with emerging evidence. • Play a crucial role in the preparation and execution of launch activities for the product’s expansion with a new indication. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in business, marketing, or the sciences. • 10+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or biotech industries. • Proven track record in developing and executing brand strategies founded on insights and value propositions. • Robust understanding of commercial strategy, including pricing, reimbursement, and market research techniques. • Demonstrated experience in financial competence with a clear understanding of P&L and business drivers. • Experience engaging with external customers, such as key opinion leaders and payers. Preferred Qualifications: • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. • Experience in the respiratory therapeutic area. • Proven leadership and influencing skills to drive strategy adoption. • Ability to work