About the role

We are looking for a Medical Healthcare Transformation Manager – Early Assets Oncology to support launch preparation for new assets and help transform healthcare in oncology.

In this role, you will work closely with multidisciplinary AstraZeneca teams in Portugal and globally, including Medical, R&D, Clinical Operations, Medical Evidence, Safety & Medical Information, Commercial, Regulatory and Market Access. Your work will help build understanding of patient journeys, identify opportunities across the healthcare system and bring new science into clinical practice.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with oncology teams to support early launch planning and readiness for new therapeutic areas.
• Lead national mapping of Key External Experts (KEEs) for new cancer types, and analyse patient, diagnostic and treatment journeys.
• Contribute to medical-scientific strategy alongside Therapeutic Area Medical Healthcare Transformation Managers and the Head of Medical Oncology.
• Build an in-depth understanding of the oncology landscape, including scientific developments and market access opportunities and processes.
• Work with the Head of Medical Oncology and Market Access Manager on Early Asset Plans, providing strategic input on medium- and long-term projects, including GMA studies and real-world evidence (RWE).
• Contribute to investment decisions related to early development and launch-readiness initiatives.
• Oversee GMA clinical trials across oncology therapeutic areas, working with AstraZeneca global teams and outsourced contract research organisations (CROs).

Essential experience and capabilities

• Experience in oncology pre-launch strategy and planning.
• Experience developing market research questionnaires and conducting other forms of market mapping.
• Experience conducting consultancy discussions with healthcare professionals (HCPs) across oncology therapeutic areas.
• Experience working with R&D to attract more clinical trials to Portugal.
• Experience overseeing CRO performance in clinical trials.
• Experience preparing launch tactics, including clinical trials, market access readiness, RWE projects and HCP engagement.
• Fluency in written and spoken English, with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead through influence, think strategically and collaborate effectively.
• Strong scientific leadership, with the drive and ability to act quickly and develop solutions.
• Ability to collaborate and co-create with internal and external stakeholders to bring new science into clinical practice at scale.
• Creativity, strategic thinking and adaptability in a changing external environment.

About AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca, we turn science into life-changing medicines. We believe collaboration and innovation can help address unmet healthcare needs and improve outcomes for patients.

Date Posted

09-nov.-2026Closing Date

20-nov.-2026AstraZeneca 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.