Director, Business Planning & Operations, Early Vaccines & Immune Therapies

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

27d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready to lead the charge in transforming healthcare and building pandemic preparedness? As the Director of Business Planning & Operations for Early Vaccines and Immune Therapies, you will manage overall business operations and be recognized as a thought leader in your field. Join us at the exciting frontier of medicine, where your expertise will directly impact global health. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. At AstraZeneca, we are changemakers on the world stage. Our commitment to transforming healthcare is backed by deep knowledge and experience. We lead with energy and drive, investing in groundbreaking collaborations that make essential breakthroughs possible. Our people-first approach ensures that every decision centers around serving populations better. By harnessing science and technology, we shape care for the future, impacting billions worldwide. Join a dynamic community where diversity is our strength, empowering everyone to share ideas and challenge norms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years, or PhD with 5+ years, of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of the biologics drug development process.
• Deep understanding of operational aspects of successfully delivering projects and alliances.
• Track record of planning and delivering successful initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven track record of negotiation and strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across therapeutic areas, and with staff from different disciplines and at various levels.
• Excellent matrix team leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to find creative and innovative solutions to problems.
• Experience with government contracting.

Nice To Haves

• Proven project leadership/project management experience within a pharmaceutical environment.
• Qualification in Project Management.
• Track record of innovation delivering improved business outcomes.
• Advanced skills in PLANISWARE, Capacitor, Assigner.
• Operational expertise in risk management and contingency planning.
• Effective problem and conflict resolution skills and proven team focus.
• Excellent knowledge of AstraZeneca policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Act as chief of staff to the functional VP, providing operational support, strategic counsel, and leadership team coordination.
• Support VP for strategic and/or urgent business needs, including assembling critical information and generating key presentation materials and reports.
• Work with Early V&I leadership team to define, implement, monitor, and communicate strategic goals of business processes, change management, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate the development of annual objectives, metrics, and success criteria with departmental leadership and track progress.
• Lead and manage complex projects and strategic initiatives, partnering with other functions to deliver enterprise-wide solutions.
• Champion new ways of working, leading the evolution of operating models and fostering collaboration across teams.
• Serve as secretariat for Early V&I Leadership team and Research Board.
• Ensure optimal usage of available resources to deliver maximum value for the organization.
• Work with finance business partner to manage the functional budget and inputs to key business planning activities.
• Develop strategies for employee engagement, communications, staff training, and recruitment.
• Lead business transformation projects in Early V&I, partnering with other functions as necessary.
• Ensure the visibility and engagement of leadership in Early V&I to the wider AZ organization and external environment.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees