Laura Roth
Global Commercial & Product Strategy Executive | Biopharma Leader Driving Innovation, Launch Excellence & Enterprise Growth
- Role
- Global Commercial Head at AstraZeneca
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Laura Roth
As a global commercial and product strategy leader in biopharma, I’ve spent my career at the intersection of science, strategy, and patient need, translating breakthrough innovation into meaningful global impact. I’m passionate about shaping products that truly matter, modernizing how we bring them to market, and building the teams and cultures that make world-class execution possible.I’ve led global portfolios and launches across vaccines, infectious disease, respiratory, rare disease, and specialty care, owning P & Ls, guiding R&D and evidence-generation priorities, and aligning cross-functional teams around a clear, customer-centered vision. From driving one of the industry’s most successful launches to bringing the first self-administered home flu vaccine to market, I thrive on turning complexity into clarity and strategy into real-world performance.I’m energized by:• Unlocking growth at every stage of the lifecycle, from early product shaping to late-stage acceleration.• Architecting global brand and portfolio strategies that balance scientific value, unmet need, and market reality.• Partnering across R&D, regulatory, supply, and medical to make better, faster, more patient-focused decisions.• Building culture as a competitive advantage, where high-performing teams feel empowered, inspired, and connected to the mission.• Keeping a pulse on emerging trends, from healthcare innovation to technology-driven insights, to ensure our strategies stay ahead.At my core, I believe the future of healthcare belongs to organizations that listen deeply, innovate boldly, and execute with purpose. If you’re focused on advancing global health and unlocking the full potential of great science, I’d welcome a conversation.
Experience
Global Commercial Head
May 2023 — Present · Gaithersburg, MD, US
Oversee global commercial strategy and launch execution for the Flu franchise, ensuring regional and local markets deliver flawlessly against global direction. • Serve as commercial voice within the Global Product Team, shaping R&D, filing, supply, and evidence-generation priorities. • Lead the global launch of the first-ever self-administered, home flu vaccine, creating an award-winning model and driving channel expansion across U.S, EU, and International markets.• Direct the brand’s long-range plan, P&L, quarterly performance reviews, and EVP-level external communication with Finance and Investor Relations.• Deliver global commercial guidance that enables flawless regional and local execution, ensuring alignment to enterprise strategy.• Engage KEEs to inform brand narrative, market positioning, and strategic priorities.• Represent the commercial voice within the Global Product Team, influencing R&D strategy, filing plans, supply chain decisions, and evidence-generation roadmaps.
Education
Roosevelt University
Masters of Science, Clinical Psychology
St. Lawrence University
Psychology
Skills
- Managed Care
- Biotechnology
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Marketing
- Pharmaceutical Sales
- Infectious Diseases
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