Transforming Care Lead Oncology

About the role

AstraZeneca is looking for a Transforming Care Lead Oncology based in Madrid to rewire cancer care in Spain, turning strategy into scaled change that improves outcomes for patients and families. Reporting to the Oncology Medical Affairs Head and sitting on the country leadership team, the role sets the national vision for transforming oncology pathways and translates it into repeatable models that accelerate earlier detection, deliver precision treatment and expand equitable access.

Key responsibilities

• Define a multiyear Transforming Care agenda and national priorities aligned to company objectives and Spain's healthcare goals, covering patient identification, guideline-concordant care, precision diagnostics and pathway optimization
• Establish end-to-end pathway mapping standards and bottleneck identification methods, and co-design approaches with internal and external leaders
• Codify playbooks, secure multiyear funding and set governance so successful models can be replicated across sites and regions
• Identify risks and opportunities, set change management strategies, engage stakeholders and secure executive sponsorship
• Drive alignment across Medical, Commercial (non-promotional), Patient Affairs, Market Access, Digital/IT, Innovation, Diagnostics and Public Affairs, and coordinate with the global Transforming Care AI team
• Engage clinical societies, patient advocacy groups, provider networks, screening programs, labs and consortia
• Define KPIs and dashboards, run rapid-cycle learning and share best practices across markets
• Co-develop the Above-Brand Strategy and long-term healthcare system vision for Spain with oncology leadership

Required profile

• 10-15 years in transformation with system-level delivery and large-scale implementation
• Proven cross-functional, multistakeholder leadership at national or regional level
• Spanish and English fluent
• Desirable: healthcare or oncology experience, market access knowledge, and familiarity with digital health, data interoperability and AI-enabled care pathways

Required skills

• Change management, stakeholder engagement, risk mitigation and policy engagement
• Governance design and ability to set multiyear strategy and operating models
• Negotiating frameworks with authorities, societies, provider networks and labs, and representing the company in national forums

The role involves in-person work on average at least three days per week, with flexibility for individuals.