AstraZeneca National Healthcare Case Competition

Case Theme: Transforming Lung Cancer Screening through Digital Innovation and Health System Integration

As a leading biopharmaceutical company, AstraZeneca has a strong commitment to improving patient outcomes and driving innovation in oncology care. The case presents a comprehensive approach for AstraZeneca to transform lung cancer care through digital health innovation and health system integration, aligning with the company's strategic priorities and leveraging its expertise in respiratory and oncology therapeutics. 
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Case Competition Format

Applications will be accepted until Friday, October 18th. On October 25th the Preliminary Round starts with 20 selected teams completing a mini case, or an aspect of the larger case. Submission of the mini-case solution is due Friday, November 8th. On Friday, November 15th, 10 finalist teams will be notified and asked to register to confirm participation. After registration is completed, the case packet will be released. All finalist team will compete in person at Carey Business School in Baltimore, Maryland. A networking reception will take place on Friday, December 6th, followed by the competition on Saturday, December 7th. The competition will include a first round of presentations in the morning, followed by final presentations for 5 selected teams in the afternoon. The event will close with an awards ceremony and networking reception.

Important Dates:

• Monday, September 2: Application Opens​
• Friday, October 18: Deadline for teams to apply
• Friday, October 25: Preliminary Round Announcement
• Friday, November 8: Mini Cases Due
• Friday, November 15: Finalists Notified
• Monday, November 18: Registration Due/Case Packet Release
• Monday, November 25: AstraZeneca Info Session
• Thursday, December 5: Final case presentations due by 12 pm ET
• Friday, December 6: Networking Reception
• Saturday, December 7: Day of Case Competition

Rules and Regulations

• Teams will include 3-5 graduate students from the same university.  At least one MBA student must be on the team.
• Ten teams will be invited to the competition; the 3 top winning teams will be awarded $7,500; $5000; and $2,500 for 1^st-3^rd placements
• All finalist teams must participate in person at Carey Business School in Baltimore, Maryland
• Invited teams will be required to pay a $100 registration fee to secure their spot