Executive Director, Head of Strategy & Business Transformation

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

81d

About The Position

The role is responsible for providing specialist Business Strategy and Portfolio expertise through global process management of the Business Strategy and Portfolio function. The individual will significantly contribute to the regional Business Strategy and Portfolio strategy, leading, guiding, evaluating, and developing the team within their area to ensure objectives are met and compliance with relevant regulations and laws is maintained. The position involves performance management of senior managers, identifying development opportunities for direct reports, and effective succession planning. Additionally, the role includes leading or overseeing a diverse range of initiatives aimed at improving quality, compliance, cost, or time, and where appropriate, leading the development of new methodologies or processes to provide business benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in an appropriate discipline.
• Professional qualification.
• Ability to lead cross-functional working groups and teams.
• Proven leadership ability promoting, motivating, and empowering others.
• Significant understanding of strategy formulation and evaluation.
• Experience managing vast portfolios within a clinical or pharmaceutical environment.
• Experience leading a development team in a global environment.
• Conceptual, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to influence strategically and persuade tactfully.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in scientific discipline.
• Expert reputation within the business and industry.
• Extensive knowledge of the latest technical and regulatory expectations.
• Operational expertise in risk management and contingency planning.
• Familiarity with the latest research and thinking.
• Effective problem and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent knowledge of AstraZeneca policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist Business Strategy and Portfolio expertise through global process management.
• Contribute significantly to the regional Business Strategy and Portfolio strategy.
• Lead, guide, evaluate, and develop the team to achieve objectives and comply with regulations.
• Performance manage senior managers and identify development opportunities for direct reports.
• Plan effectively for succession within the team.
• Lead or oversee initiatives to improve quality, compliance, cost, or time.
• Develop new methodologies or processes to provide business benefits.

Benefits

• Inclusive work environment with equal employment opportunities.
• Accommodations for applicants with disabilities or special needs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees