AstraZeneca's Oncology Commercial Leadership Development Program (CLDP) (Multiple Positions Available)
astrazeneca · US - Gaithersburg - MD · United States · On-site
Pay: USD 160,000 – 165,000 a year
Posted Sep 14, 2026
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Are you ready to drive innovation and shape the future of oncology? The Oncology Commercial Leadership Development Program (CLDP) is your chance to create a significant impact on AstraZeneca's portfolio pipeline. This multifaceted, hands-on role empowers you to work across multiple commercial functions—Marketing, Sales, Market Access, Commercial Operations, Insights & Analytics, and Strategy—to enhance our US commercial operations and deliver innovative solutions.
Who is this Program For:
This program is designed for MBA talent who aspire to grow into future senior leaders within AstraZeneca’s Oncology commercial organization. Successful candidates are energized by market-facing business challenges, customer and patient access, product strategy, launch excellence, and cross-functional leadership, and see this program as a deliberate pathway to commercial leadership roles beginning in Oncology and building capabilities needed to lead across Oncology and the enterprise over time.
What You’ll Do:
As a Commercial Leadership Associate (CLA), you'll be at the forefront of AstraZeneca's US Oncology Commercial teams, influencing critical marketing and operational strategies. You'll take the lead on opportunity assessments, channel leadership, messaging, and launch/lifecycle product planning. Your strategic insights will drive the development of operational plans and support our key customers with actionable market access information, enabling them to shape future initiatives and impact patient journeys.
You'll collaborate closely with our Commercial leadership team to solve ad-hoc data challenges, provide recommendations, and advance Market Research, Access, Insight tools, and capabilities. Your contributions will be pivotal in crafting the future of oncology treatment and patient care.
Program Highlights:
Our three-year rotational program, is crafted to fast-track your career in healthcare management. You'll gain unparalleled experience, build an extensive network, and tackle exciting projects addressing key business challenges. We’re committed to your growth and will invest in your leadership, management, and mentor abilities to prepare you for an entrepreneurial career.
IMPORTANT - This role is not eligible for candidates who require employer support for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Additionally, it is not OPT-eligible.
Minimum Requirements:
MBA graduation date between June 2026 and June 2027 .
Validated academic excellence.
3-6 years of pre-MBA work experience, with demonstrated progression in responsibility, scope, or impact.
Demonstrated commitment to a commercial career in healthcare, evidenced through relevant professional experience, academics, internships, project work, or other substantive exposure to healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or a related industry.
Demonstrated leadership and influence, with evidence of leading teams, projects, or initiatives, navigating ambiguity, and…