Senior Manager, Oncology Policy & Advocacy
$134,203–$176,141 year
On-siteMississauga, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Develop and implement national policy and advocacy strategies aligned with oncology priorities. Execute targeted, measurable engagement plans and build relationships with patient advocacy organizations, serving as the primary contact for coordinated external partnerships. Act as a convenor to align internal and external stakeholders on shared priorities while partnering cross-functionally with Market Access, Government Affairs, and Commercial teams. Monitor the external environment to analyze trends and provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership on advocacy and policy matters. Ensure all activities adhere to AstraZeneca's Code of Conduct and corporate policies.
Required Qualifications
- 5–10 years of experience in patient advocacy, public health, health policy, or a related field
- Experience working with patient advocacy organizations in Canada
- deep oncology experience
- Proven experience influencing or contributing to public policy initiatives
- Strong understanding of the Canadian healthcare system and oncology patient advocacy landscape
- Knowledge of the medicines lifecycle and patient engagement opportunities across development and commercialization
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly
- Demonstrated ability to establish relationships, influence partners, and drive collaboration
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Agile and adaptable, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach
- Deep understanding of, or strong curiosity about, the needs of people living with cancer and their caregivers
- Experience managing external agencies and consultants
- Ability to travel within Canada (~20%)
- Understanding of private payer system
- Commitment to ethical, patient-centered engagement in healthcare and science
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