Executive Director, Lifecycle & Pipeline - Oncology

AstraZeneca•Gaithersburg, MD

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About The Position

Introduction to role: Drive innovation and impact at AstraZeneca by leading strategy for our industry-leading oncology pipeline. Collaborate with R&D and the Oncology Business Unit to shape and deliver cutting-edge therapies that improve patient outcomes and bring us closer to eradicating cancer. Accountabilities: Develop and implement integrated therapy area, tumor, and indication strategies for oncology, partnering with global teams across R&D and commercial functions. Deliver insights and recommendations to C-Suite leaders, influencing investment and portfolio decisions. Oversee business processes, forecasting, and market analysis to enable successful commercial launches and R&D prioritization Lead cross-functional tumor teams, ensuring seamless planning and delivery of global brand strategies and asset forecasts. Manage and mentor a team, guiding directors and associate directors Maintain trusted partnering, credibility and collaboration with clinical, commercial and strategy leaders Represent AstraZeneca and build strategies that improve the patient experience and reduce risks associated with cancer.

Requirements

MBA
8+ years in biopharmaceuticals or related fields
Extensive experience in oncology
Strong consultative and communication skills
A strong scientific background and strategic analytical skills
Proven experience in pharmaceutical industry or consulting in which you have inputted to global pipeline strategy (market assessment, competitor analysis, forecasting)
Excellent analysis and fact-based decision-making
Experience with data and/or a science research/ bio-pharmaceutical environment
Highly intellectually capable with agility and adaptability
Motivated by working in a fast-paced field with clear societal impact
Understanding of general business and core marketing principles and application to future healthcare market challenges
Familiar with the oncology drug development process and necessary strategic and commercial touch points
Able to influence without authority and establish and maintain credibility with senior audiences
Resourceful, motivated, decisive and proactive; must be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-growing organization;
Attention to detail but also a big picture thinker & communicator
A critical thinker with experience of identifying and driving key projects and providing researched, verified, relevant information to leaders.

Nice To Haves

PhD in life sciences
Experience of setting up short- and long-term strategic plans
Understanding of clinical data and clinical trial design
Experience in at least two major geographies (e.g. US, EU, Japan, China)
Thorough understanding of regulatory and pricing dynamics in major markets

Responsibilities

Develop and implement integrated therapy area, tumor, and indication strategies for oncology, partnering with global teams across R&D and commercial functions.
Deliver insights and recommendations to C-Suite leaders, influencing investment and portfolio decisions.
Oversee business processes, forecasting, and market analysis to enable successful commercial launches and R&D prioritization
Lead cross-functional tumor teams, ensuring seamless planning and delivery of global brand strategies and asset forecasts.
Manage and mentor a team, guiding directors and associate directors
Maintain trusted partnering, credibility and collaboration with clinical, commercial and strategy leaders
Represent AstraZeneca and build strategies that improve the patient experience and reduce risks associated with cancer.

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.

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