Job Title: Associate Director, Lifecycle and Pipeline, Oncology

Location: Gaithersburg (US) / Barcelona (Spain)

There are two positions available reporting across the group. You will report to one of the executive directors within the group.

Introduction to role:

Join us at AstraZeneca, where we are drawing on the brightest and most diverse minds to impact at scale. As an Associate Director in our Oncology Business Unit, you will assist in the creation and implementation of strategies to deliver an exciting and innovative oncology pipeline. You will drive the collection of meaningful, timely, and accurate data from a wide range of internal and external sources and perform detailed analyses. Your analysis and strategic advice will drive the long-term strategy for projects across early and late stage development and will be the foundation for investment decisions.

Accountabilities:

Your responsibilities will encompass the provision of market assessments, revenue forecasts, and asset valuations for portfolio investment decisions and resource planning, based on market research, market data tracking, and competitor analysis. In addition, you will be involved in the ongoing development of proprietary oncology-focused data tools and platforms to convey opportunity and risk assessments.

To achieve this, you must possess strong consultative and communication skills; as well as the ability to formulate cohesive strategic arguments and respectfully challenge a group of experts. This requires effective stakeholder and relationship management skills with the ability to interact and build trusted relationships. A strong scientific background and strategic analytical skills are critical for success in the role.

The role may require moderate global travel (Medical congress, Advisory boards, and key internal meetings).

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Master's Degree or Higher
• 5 or more years of experience working in the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry
• Understanding of clinical data and clinical trial design
• Proven experience in the pharmaceutical industry or consulting in which you have contributed to the global pipeline strategy e.g. market assessment, competitor analysis, forecasting
• Analysis and fact-based decision-making
• Working with data and/or a science research/ bio-pharmaceutical environment
• Understanding of general business and core marketing principles and application to future healthcare market challenges
• Able to influence without authority and establish and maintain credibility with senior audiences
• Resourceful, motivated, decisive, and proactive; must be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-growing organization
• Experience in setting up short- and long-term strategic plans
• Highly intellectually capable with agility and adaptability
• Motivated by working in a fast-paced field with a clear societal impact

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• PhD

• 2+ years experience working in the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry
• Experience in oncology
• Familiarity with the oncology drug development process and vital, commercial and strategic considerations

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace, and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Why AstraZeneca?

Join a highly valued, strategic team that is fundamental in realizing the potential of our life-changing medicines. It's through our work that AstraZeneca can ensure the right access is provided to our transformative medicines. Working with new drugs, new digital approaches, and ever-changing environments, we must remain flexible and on top of the details. Running, thinking, and acting fast to make smart decisions and get the right medicines to patients at the right time. We're pioneering Market Access innovations: this is the place to unlock opportunities and feed our love for the challenge. United by an unrivaled passion for patients and science and always performing at the top of our game.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today!

Date Posted

11-Mar-2024

Closing Date

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

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