National Sales Manager

Job Title: Launch Excellence PMO Location: London Competitive salary and benefits Introduction to role This is a unique opportunity to join AstraZeneca during one of the most exciting periods in our history. With a strong and growing pipeline, we are preparing to bring a number of innovative medicines to patients, creating the need for exceptional launch leadership, collaboration and execution. As Launch Excellence PMO, you will be at the heart of some of the UK's most strategically important launches, helping turn scientific innovation into real-world patient impact. Reporting to the Head of Commercial Operations, you will bring together colleagues across Medical, Market Access, Regulatory, Marketing, Sales, Supply, Digital and Analytics to drive seamless launch planning and delivery. This is far more than a traditional project management role. You will be the catalyst that connects strategy to execution, ensuring teams remain aligned, risks are anticipated and decisions are made with confidence. Working across multiple therapy areas, including Oncology, you will help establish launch excellence as a core capability, enabling AstraZeneca to deliver life-changing medicines to patients faster and more effectively. Accountabilities Lead Integrated Launch Planning Develop and manage end-to-end launch plans that connect all critical workstreams across pre-launch, launch and post-launch activities. Ensure dependencies are visible, priorities are aligned and teams remain focused on delivering key milestones. Drive Launch Readiness & Governance Establish effective governance structures, readiness reviews and decision-making processes that enable timely, high-quality launches. Coordinate launch checkpoints and ensure teams are prepared to execute successfully from day one. Enable Cross-Functional Collaboration Bring together diverse stakeholders from across the organisation to create a shared vision for launch success. Facilitate alignment, remove barriers and ensure accountability across multiple functions, teams and markets. Manage Performance & Risk Monitor launch progress against agreed milestones and KPIs, identifying potential risks and opportunities early. Translate complex information into actionable insights that support informed decision-making and successful execution. Lead Communications & Change Management Create clear, engaging and decision-focused communications for launch teams and senior leaders. Support the adoption of new processes, tools and ways of working that enhance launch effectiveness and organisational readiness. Champion PMO Excellence & Compliance Implement best-practice programme management approaches, dashboards and reporting frameworks that provide transparency and consistency. Ensure launch activities are conducted in line with regulatory requirements, governance standards and compliance expectations. Coordinate Budgets & External Partners Monitor budgets, track investment against plans and oversee agency and vendor deliverables. Ensure external partnerships contribute effectively to launch objectives while maintaining quality, efficiency and value. Embed Continuous Improvement Capture lessons learned across launches and identify opportunities to improve future execution. Build scalable frameworks, tools and ways of working that strengthen AstraZeneca's launch capabilities over time. Essential Skills/Experience Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Experience leading or supporting complex, cross-functional projects within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or life sciences sectors Strong project and programme management expertise with the ability to manage timelines, dependencies, risks and stakeholder expectations Experience supporting pharmaceutical launches, major brand initiatives or business-critical transformation programmes Working knowledge of pharmaceutical governance, market access, regulatory processes and launch readiness activities Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills Desirable Skills/Experience PRINCE2, PMP, Agile, Prosci or equivalent project management certification Advanced degree in business, life sciences or a related discipline Experience working on launches involving significant market access, evidence generation or operational complexity Understanding of omnichannel engagement, CRM enablement and digital launch strategies Experience leading project teams, workstreams or large-scale cross-functional initiatives Strong analytical capability with experience using dashboards, reporting tools and performance metrics Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive outcomes in matrix organisations Broad understanding of pharmaceutical functions including Medical, Market Access, Marketing, Sales, Regulatory, Supply, Finance, Digital and Analytics Why AstraZeneca? At AstraZeneca, innovation doesn't stop in the laboratory. It continues through every stage of the patient journey, from scientific discovery to successful launch and access. As we enter a significant period of growth and product launches, you'll have the opportunity to help shape how some of the most anticipated medicines reach patients across the UK. You'll join an organisation where ambitious goals are matched by a collaborative culture. Here, you'll work alongside experts from multiple disciplines, bringing together diverse perspectives to solve complex challenges and deliver meaningful outcomes. We encourage curiosity, empower people to make decisions and provide opportunities to grow your career across functions, therapy areas and geographies. If you're excited by the challenge of leading high-profile launches, influencing strategic decisions and helping bring innovative medicines to patients who need them most, AstraZeneca is the place to make your impact! Date Posted 12-Oct-2026 Closing Date 01-Nov-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.