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About the Role

This role provides expertise through global project management or by managing the Scientific Project Management function, significantly contributing to the regional Scientific Project Management strategy and offering input to global Project, Change, Business Improvement, and Strategy Management. The position leads, guides, evaluates, and develops the team within the Scientific Project Management area to ensure objectives are met and regulations are complied with. It also involves performance management of senior managers and identifying development opportunities for direct reports, including succession planning. The role leads or oversees initiatives to improve quality, compliance, cost, or speed of projects across AstraZeneca, and may lead the development of new methodologies or processes for business benefit.

Responsibilities

Provides expertise through global project management or by managing the Scientific Project Management function
Inputs significantly to the regional Scientific Project Management strategy
Provides some input to the global Project, Change, Business Improvement and Strategy Management from a Scientific Project Management perspective
Leads, guides, evaluates and develops the team within own area of Scientific Project Management to ensure that the area achieves its objectives and complies with all relevant regulations and laws
Performance manages senior managers or identifies development opportunities of direct reports, together with planning effectively for succession
Leads or oversees a diverse range of initiatives to improve quality, compliance, cost or speed of projects across AstraZeneca and, where appropriate, leads the development of new methodologies or process to provide business benefit
Leads the GPT for cell therapy which is accountable to deliver and execute a competitive development plan in this indication
Deliver critical development and commercial decisions coordinating across all GPT functions, such decisions including but not being limited to, Target Product Profile (TPP), investment decisions and agreements with the business as well as external partners
Shape high level visions for the program ensuring that business requirements are met with appropriate solutions and ensure the GPT strategy is aligned with the global brand strategy across the brand’s life cycle
Ensure program delivery on-time and on-budget and in adherence with quality and compliance standards while assessing the requirement to adjust plans based on new competitive intelligence or scientific advances
Responsible for strong partnership with other GPTs, Therapeutic Area leadership teams and strategy, and global teams across the business
Additional responsibilities with the CTU Portfolio Development & Operations function as well as the broader CTU may be assigned commensurate with the level

Requirements

Experience in management consulting, venture capital, private equity, or finance and deep experience with clinical data and analysis preferred
Expertise and experience in some areas of the drug development process, coupled with the appropriate regulatory and commercial insights
A deep and broad understanding of the global pharmaceutical industry and of the key value creating processes within the industry, in particular designing development strategies through all stages of development and ideally US/Global commercial launch experience
Ability to interpret and communicate technical information into business language and in alignment with AZ business
Proven track record in delivering high risk program/projects and decision making
Proven skills and experience of managing and controlling large budgets
Ability to convince and manage negotiations across a complex group
Fully conversant with science as it relates to the brand and broader cell therapy
Strong vision and excellent problem-solving skills, passionate, and have the drive to succeed
Entrepreneurial in the style of working and have the energy level to create and lead a group of motivated individuals
Ability to communicate and influence at high levels with both internal and external stakeholders
Proven ability to learn new information rapidly and effectively

Skills

Scientific Project Management
Project Management
Strategy Management
Change Management
Business Improvement
Team Leadership
Performance Management
Succession Planning
Quality Improvement
Compliance Management
Process Development
Clinical Data Analysis
Drug Development Process
Regulatory Insights
Commercial Insights
Global Pharmaceutical Industry Understanding
Development Strategy Design
Commercial Launch Experience
Technical Information Interpretation
Budget Management
Negotiation Skills
Scientific Knowledge (Cell Therapy)
Problem-Solving
Communication Skills
Influence Skills
Rapid Learning

Education Level

MBA, PharmD, PhD, M.D. strongly preferred

Salary/Compensations

$251,610 to $377,415

Benefits

Short-term incentive bonus opportunity
Equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles)
Retirement contribution (hourly roles)
Commission payment eligibility (sales roles)
Qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
Paid vacation and holidays
Paid leaves
Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

Equal Opportunity

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