Associate Director, Precision Diagnostics Development
About The Position
Typical Accountabilities: • Develops and maintains process and technology required to effectively a portfolio of projects • Acts as a source of knowledge in area of expertise, defining, communicating and implementing project management strategy • Responsible for ensuring scientific projects are delivered to time, quality, budget, project standards, company quality standards, and align with AstraZeneca’s strategy • Manages project organisation ensuring plans are optimal and meet overall goals of Project, Change, Business Improvement and Strategy Management • Introduces new ways of planning projects electronically through use of current systems and resources • Accountable for specialised research to deliver new proposals, co-ordinating delivery of best options or working models to enhance the effectiveness of Scientific Project Management contributions on a regional level • Keeps own knowledge of best practices and new relevant developments up to date • Leads and implements globally agreed Scientific Project Management and Clinical Development strategies including process and technology related to the function
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline
- Significant experience in scientific project management and local regulations and developments
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree within field and/or professional certification
- Business Strategy and Portfolio operational experience
- Project management experience
Responsibilities
- Develops and maintains process and technology required to effectively a portfolio of projects
- Acts as a source of knowledge in area of expertise, defining, communicating and implementing project management strategy
- Responsible for ensuring scientific projects are delivered to time, quality, budget, project standards, company quality standards, and align with AstraZeneca’s strategy
- Manages project organisation ensuring plans are optimal and meet overall goals of Project, Change, Business Improvement and Strategy Management
- Introduces new ways of planning projects electronically through use of current systems and resources
- Accountable for specialised research to deliver new proposals, co-ordinating delivery of best options or working models to enhance the effectiveness of Scientific Project Management contributions on a regional level
- Keeps own knowledge of best practices and new relevant developments up to date
- Leads and implements globally agreed Scientific Project Management and Clinical Development strategies including process and technology related to the function
Benefits
- Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
