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Global Commercial Head, IO GU & Women’s Cancers
Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp · 🇺🇸 US - Gaithersburg - MD
Sponsorship verdict
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One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- 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 committed to leading a revolution in oncology to redefine cancer care and address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We are following the science to understand cancer and all its complexities so that we can discover, develop and deliver life-changing treatments and increase the potential for cure. The Oncology business is the fastest growing team within AstraZeneca and across the industry. Through our relentless quest for innovation, we have created one of the most diverse portfolios and pipelines in the industry. We deliver on the promise of our pipeline through launch excellence, commercial effectiveness and maximizing the lifecycle. We have an exciting opportunity for a Global Commercial Head, IO GU & Women’s Cancers to join our Global Oncology Franchise Team, advancing AstraZeneca’s mission to transform cancer care and improve patient outcomes. In this pivotal role, you will play a critical role in shaping and delivering the global commercial strategy across GU and women’s cancer indications. You will be responsible for developing and driving commercialization plans across the full lifecycle, working in close collaboration with Global Product Teams (GPTs), R&D, Medical, Market Access, Diagnostics, regional and country teams, and other Oncology Business Unit functions. Leading the Integrated Business Team (IBT) across regions, and playing a key role within Global Product Teams, you will ensure alignment and excellence in execution of global commercial priorities while enabling successful launches and in-market performance. You will be a key member of the Global Franchise Team, providing commercial leadership across current and future portfolio assets within GU and women’s cancers. What You’ll Do • Accountable for the global commercial strategy and performance across GU and women’s cancer indications • Develop, shape and deliver end-to-end lifecycle strategies, from early development through launch and beyond • Partner with markets to ensure successful global launches and sustained in-market performance • Build and enhance global and local commercial capabilities to enable best-in-class execution • Lead market shaping strategies, including external engagement, partnerships and patient-focused initiatives • Represent commercial perspectives in Global Product Teams, senior leadership forums and governance committees • Lead and evolve the Integrated Business Team (IBT) to ensure cross-functional alignment and delivery • Collaborate across functions to deliver sustainable pricing, access and value strategies • Drive innovation, simplification and new ways of working to maximize impact and speed of execution • Lead, coach and develop a high-performing global commercial team Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (business or life sciences) • Significant experience in pharmaceutical development and commercialization, including oncology • Proven track record of leading global commercial strategy and delivering business results • Experience in global launch planning, lifecycle management and market access strategy • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with R&D and cross-functional teams • Strong capability to lead in complex, matrixed environments and influence without authority • Strategic mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive decision-making • Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills • Proven experience leading and developing teams Preferred Qualifications • Advanced degree (MBA, PhD, MD or equivalent) • Experience across both global and in-market