• Job Description

  Req#: R-170807

  Associate Director, Global Project Management

  Gaithersburg US, Barcelona, Gothenburg Sweden

  Competitive salary and benefits

  At AstraZeneca, we are united by a common purpose: to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. We continuously forge partnerships that help pursue world-class medicines in new ways, combining our people’s outstanding skills with those of people from all over the globe

  Our Global Portfolio and Project Management Organisation (GPPM) has a critical role to play in

  advancing our pipeline and delivering growth through innovation.

  This opportunity will be closely partnering with Research & Development (R&D) and business leaders to support decision-making, resource allocation, project management, and governance across our combined Oncology and BioPharmaceuticals portfolio.

  Our team lives by a clear vision: working collaboratively to optimize projects and our portfolio. This position is a phenomenal career opportunity for those who are highly motivated and have a desire to gain broader understanding of drug development and project management within AstraZeneca.

  Responsibilities:

  · As a key member of the Global PPM team, you will exercise excellent organizational and interpersonal skills to enable our global, cross-functional drug project teams to operate optimally.

  · Working on several cross-functional drug development teams aligned with the Vaccines and Immunotherapies therapeutic business areas.

  · Working in close partnership with the Global Project Leader, who has the scientific lead and accountability for the project.

  • As a member of the Global Project Teams (GPT) you will facilitate decision-making, project planning, execution, and control.

  • Driving efficient operation of GPTs.

  • Ensuring that overall team deliverables, budgets, schedules, and performance standards are realistically set.

  • Ensuring governance is approved and attained, and that the project effectively fulfils all business reporting requirements.

  • Managing and controlling cross functional project plans and budgets, risks, stakeholders, and communication in accordance with the company and project management best practices.

  • Fostering an efficient team environment, and in collaboration with the Global Project Leader, building a cohesive, high performing team.

  • Ensure teams are focussed on the right activities at the right time, directing them where necessary to deliver on the integrated project plan.

  • Ensuring successful issue resolution and decision making.

  • Contribute to creating an environment where successful teams can meet ambitious business demands.

  • Providing input into the project strategy through expertise in project management, execution, and key internal processes.

  • Integrate with and provide information to both the project team and governance bodies to enable efficient decision making.

  • Facilitating the project teams towards effective governance interactions and decisions.

  • Seeking opportunities to drive positive change and removing any barriers within and without the team.

  • Champion company and project management best practices and use your business knowledge to drive cross functional and cross-project learnings.

  Critical criteria:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical drug development subject, or requisite drug development experience

  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience supporting drug development projects.

  • Project Management experience with successful track record of establishing effective team operations and delivering projects within agreed time, quality and cost.

  • Ability to build and manage high performing teams.

  • Demonstrated stakeholder management skills, including ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders

  • Experience with project management tools and processes.

  • Strong information management skills including use of tools such as SharePoint, Microsoft Teams and OneNote.

  Desirable criteria:

  • Advanced degree in a scientific discipline and/or MBA

  • In-depth knowledge of drug development

  • Project Management (PMP) Certification

  • Experience with advanced project management tools, such as PLANIT

  Why AstraZeneca?

  At AstraZeneca, we 're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and ignite your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare!

  Closing date: 15 July 2023.

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  Date Posted

  29-Jun-2023

  Closing Date

  14-Jul-2023

  AstraZeneca 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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

  AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.

• About the company

  AstraZeneca PLC is a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical company with its global headquarters in Cambridge, England.

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