Director, Business Planning and Operations
About The Position
Shape the future of cancer science with AstraZeneca. Our Oncology R&D pipeline spans 100+ projects across six scientific platforms—Immuno-Oncology, Tumor Drivers & Resistance, DNA Damage Response, Antibody–Drug Conjugates, Cell Therapy, and Epigenetics. We’re driven by one bold ambition: a world where cancer is no longer a cause of death. The Opportunity As Director, Business Planning & Operations (BPO) for Cancer Biomarker Development, you’ll be the strategic partner to the Vice President (VP) and Leadership Team—turning vision into action and ensuring the function operates at peak effectiveness. This highly visible role blends strategic advisory, operational leadership, and resource stewardship to accelerate science and impact patients faster.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years in drug or biomarker development, including early-phase portfolio management.
- Proven experience in business case development, project/program management, and operational leadership.
- Executive-ready communication skills and ability to influence across functions.
- Strong analytical mindset; adept at simplifying complex processes.
- Comfortable in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s/MBA
- Deep Oncology knowledge
- Experience leading cross-functional teams
Responsibilities
- Be the VP’s trusted advisor—shaping strategy, framing choices, and enabling agile decisions through data-driven insights and functioning in a similar capacity as CoS.
- Lead business cases & special initiatives—from partnerships and investments to cross-functional change programs including broad adoption of AI and integration of new capabilities and teams.
- Own budgeting & resource planning—forecasting, prioritization, and portfolio alignment to meet pipeline needs.
- Drive operational excellence—design leadership rhythms, track actions, and translate strategy into execution.
- Champion talent & collaboration—support retention, onboarding, and succession planning while fostering a culture of innovation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
