• Job Description

  Req#: R-184681

  Location: The position will be based in Barcelona, Spain.

  About AstraZeneca

  At AstraZeneca, we work together across global boundaries to make an impact and find answers to challenges. We do this with the upmost integrity even in the most demanding situations because we are committed to doing the right thing. We put patients first and follow the science to bring life-changing medicines to patients that need them.

  We are currently searching for a candidate who can drive strategic planning and execution of the Oncology Business Unit (OBU) projects and accountabilities for the OBU Medical organization with a hyper-focus on promoting a Medical Center of Excellence and interfacing with broader cross-functional teams across OBU. The role will include strategic project oversight, vendor/budget management, medical/functional planning, cross-functional partnership, and operational support to the Global Medical Team.

  Successful individuals will work on multiple strategic initiatives with a strong team of cross-functional individuals including Medical Information Subject matter experts, IT and digital experts from both internal and external teams to help build a dynamic conversational chatbot for Medical Information that will be leveraged globally. As well as build and scale, customer-focused, future-fit, self-service digital platforms to be used in key OBU markets.

  This role will report directly to the Director of Medical Excellence Portfolio within the Strategy, Operations & Innovation Team in OBU Medical; and will work closely with the Head of Global Medical Information and their respective team.

  Accountabilities/Responsibilities

  • Partners with the Functional Lead to provide leadership in digital project ideation to implement overarching asset strategies and optimize global-to-local interfaces for delivery.

  • Manage stakeholders across ongoing initiatives and identify risks, recommend mitigations, and resolve issues to meet timelines.

  • Leads effective planning management for a Function (eg: Global Med. Info & Comms) on team meetings with clear agendas, concrete action items and tracking of deliverables for on-target submission.

  • Facilitates budget planning for projects, including forecasting, phasing, and prioritization across the business planning cycle.

  • Ensure Medical Information Solution is integrated into overall technology workstream timelines/deliverables.

  • Responsible for strategic planning and prioritization of functional team deliverables and high-impact projects contributing to the evolution of AZ Medical Information (eg: Docuvera, AIMI, Content Strategy, AI initiatives).

  • Partner with Head of MI and MI Leadership Team to drive and facilitate organizational effectiveness through a large team.

  • Co-ordinates across functions & business units to drive MI reporting metrics, analytics, and communications.

  • Continuously strives for improvement on ways of working to share best practices to streamline and simplify the business processes.

  • Accountable for implementation of medical standards to ensure compliant functioning of the organization.

  Culture

  • Encourage a vibrant, entrepreneurial, and externally facing team focused on the delivery of successful projects and programs that support courageous leadership, innovation, and collaboration.

  • Collaborate strongly with other Project Leaders to embed best practice.

  • Flexible mindset and dedication to efficient productivity.

  Required experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry or related health industry.

  • Minimum of 2 years experience in Medical Affairs, Commercial, and R&D (Global, regional, or local).

  • Understanding of the development and commercialisation of pharmaceutical products.

  • Experience in planning and leading complex strategic digital initiatives.

  • Experience of successfully influencing cross-functionally, cross-culturally, and cross-brands.

  • Experience with agile ways of working and agile project management.

  • Experience of effective working in a multi-cultural, matrixed environment.

  • Experience working in a global setting, managing stakeholders within different time zones.

  • Experience preparing and/or delivering presentations to executive leadership.

  Preferred Requirements:

  • Graduate-level degree in sciences or business degree.

  • Six Sigma Medical/Process Excellence and/or Project Management/PMP/FPX certification is a plus but not required.

  • Proficient understanding of medical, scientific, and/or commercial pharmaceutical marketplace of Oncology.

  Core Job Behaviors

  • Secures commitment from peers/colleagues to adopt new work processes, systems, and approaches to embed change.

  • Able to deliver high-quality work outputs despite ambiguity or a constantly evolving environment.

  • Able to maintain confidentiality, and adapt to change while simultaneously maintaining focus on objectives and envisioning the bigger picture.

  • Demonstrated ability to work across functions and lead without formal authority.

  • Strong collaborative skills: able to work cross-functionally and with virtual teams, to build trust, commitment, and engagement. Adjusts approach to secure a positive and respectful outcome.

  • Excellent negotiation skills with experience managing strong customer demand from competing priorities.

  • Demonstrated knowledge and very wide understanding of the global business context.

  • Excellent communication (written and oral),; evidence of strong independence and innovative seeker of strategic solutions.

  Date Posted

  01-dic-2023

  Closing Date

  09-dic-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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

• 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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