Cell Therapy Business Planning and Operations (BPO)

AstraZeneca•Gaithersburg, MD

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. AstraZeneca has a multifaceted environment that cultivates collaboration and innovation to achieve our goals. We attract top minds, and we nurture and build talent. Within the AstraZeneca Cell Therapy Unit (CTU), our ambition is to realize the full potential of cell therapy for people living with cancer, immune-mediated and rare diseases around the world. This unit has responsibility for the value chain from discovery through to late-stage development and commercialization. We are rapidly progressing a broad pipeline of cell therapies in collaboration with AstraZeneca’s Therapeutic Area Units. This position reports to the COO Leader of Cell Therapy and be accountable for the development and administration for effective functioning of the Cell Therapy Leadership Team and the Cell Therapy Unit Subfunctions. Overall, you will be responsible for direct support for strategic and high priority initiatives, driving operational excellence, owning process improvements, optimizing strategic planning, and building strong partnerships internally and externally.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
5+ years pharmaceutical experience
Shaping, developing & efficiently implementing plans
Strong organizational skills and a high degree of attention to detail
Project and process management expertise
Understanding of forecasts, budgets, financial processes and tools
Understanding of the pharmaceutical business (including development)
Cross-functional team experience
Experience in leading through influence in a matrix organization
Experience in strategic planning processes and tools
Strong interpersonal, communication (written and oral), organizational, relationship building, and consulting skills

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree or PhD is preferred
Broad experience across multiple areas of Cell Therapy
Experience in an alliance or strategic partnership
Experience in translating business needs into a coordinated plan from cross-functional senior leadership team
Results-orientation with ability to develop creative and simple solutions to sophisticated problems

Responsibilities

Work closely with the CT VP’s of subfunctional groups to provide operational support to enhance goal clarity, engagement, and organizational efficiency, ensuring alignment of activities and key messages between Leadership Team members, colleagues and external leaders.
Organize and drive various Leadership Team Meetings (virtual and face-to-face) including objective setting, agenda, logistics, meeting management, and documenting outcomes and action items.
Partner with the Communications Lead to plan and organize CT events such as Townhalls, site visits, speaking engagements, etc.
Own the development of the annual scorecard and priorities for assigned functions.
Oversee the monthly and quarterly updates.
Communicate updates up to the Oncology R&D Leadership and Senior Executive Team where appropriate.
Partner with the CT Leadership of assigned functions on the long-term strategy and vision.
Partner with HR and Communications to ensure the Department is operating efficiently and it is seen as a great place to work
Partner with Finance on financial planning for including regular contributions and updates during the mid-term planning and long-term planning financial cycles.
Support and drive the AI and IT Strategy for in collaboration with appropriate leadership.
Support and build cross-functional relationships with key partners across the organization.
Work across AZ to oversee performance/progress across all functions that are aligned to Cell Therapy.