AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca

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Business Unit Manager Oncology

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Posted Oct 15, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Mexico, Mexico City, Park Insurgentes
Employment
Full-time
Experience
Strong pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience. 5+ years of Oncology experience. 3+ years of people leadership experience. Experience leading a brand, franchise or business unit. Knowledge of the Oncology and market access environment in Mexico. Experience in launches, forecasting and financial planning.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business or a related field.

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Leads the strategy and performance of AstraZeneca’s Oncology business in Mexico. The role brings together portfolio planning, commercial execution, market access and cross-functional collaboration.

What You'll Do

  • Lead the Business Unit strategy and translate priorities into execution.
  • Drive portfolio planning, forecasting and commercial performance.
  • Lead launch readiness and lifecycle execution.
  • Partner with Sales, Marketing, Medical, Market Access and other functions.
  • Lead and develop commercial teams, using data and insights to guide decisions, priorities and performance.

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Qualifications

Strong pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience; 5+ years of Oncology experience; 3+ years of people leadership experience; experience leading a brand, franchise or business unit; knowledge of the Oncology and market access environment in Mexico; experience in launches, forecasting and financial planning; strong strategic thinking, stakeholder management and business acumen; advanced Spanish and English; bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business or a related field.

Required

  • Strong pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience
  • 5+ years of Oncology experience
  • 3+ years of people leadership experience
  • Experience leading a brand, franchise or business unit
  • Knowledge of the Oncology and market access environment in Mexico
  • Experience in launches, forecasting and financial planning
  • Strong strategic thinking, stakeholder management and business acumen
  • Advanced Spanish and English

Original job description

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Business Unit Manager, Oncology

Mexico City, Mexico


Are you ready to shape the future of Oncology?

At AstraZeneca, we combine scientific knowledge with business acumen to bring transformative medicines to patients. Within Oncology Commercial Leadership, we play a key role in setting direction, driving launch and commercial effectiveness, and shaping the cancer care environment.


As Business Unit Manager, Oncology, you will lead the strategy and performance of an Oncology business in Mexico, bringing together portfolio strategy, commercial execution, access and cross-functional collaboration to create meaningful impact for patients.


What you’ll do

  • Lead the Business Unit strategy and translate priorities into strong execution.
  • Drive portfolio planning, forecasting and commercial performance.
  • Lead launch readiness and lifecycle execution.
  • Partner across Sales, Marketing, Medical, Market Access and other key functions.
  • Lead and develop commercial teams.
  • Use data and insights to guide decisions, priorities and performance.

What you’ll bring

  • Strong pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience.
  • 5+ years of Oncology experience.
  • 3+ years of people leadership experience.
  • Experience leading a brand, franchise or business unit.
  • Knowledge of the Oncology and market access environment in Mexico.
  • Experience in launches, forecasting and financial planning.
  • Strong strategic thinking, stakeholder management and business acumen.
  • Advanced Spanish and English.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business or a related field.

Why AstraZeneca?

This is an opportunity to combine science, strategy and leadership in an Oncology organization focused on translating innovation into impact for patients. Our Commercial Leadership teams work collaboratively, challenge convention, take accountability and help turn our pipeline into reality.


If you’re ready to lead with purpose and help shape what’s next in Oncology, we want to hear from you.


Apply and be part of the next wave of transformation in cancer care.

Date Posted

14-oct-2026

Closing Date

30-oct-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.

AstraZeneca

About the company

AstraZeneca

Large Enterprise

AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development, and commercialization of innovative medicines. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, the company focuses on areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, renal, metabolism, and respiratory diseases, striving to deliver life-changing treatments to patients. With a strong commitment to scientific excellence and collaboration, AstraZeneca invests in cutting-edge technologies and partnerships to drive advancements in healthcare. The company is also committed to sustainability and corporate responsibility, aiming to make a positive impact on communities worldwide.