Executive Director, Lifecycle & Pipeline - Oncology

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

99d • $270,222 - $405,332

About The Position

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.

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

• 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid leaves
• Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees