Executive Director, Strategy – Respiratory

AstraZeneca • Boston, MA

1d • $270,221 - $405,332 • Hybrid

About The Position

AstraZeneca is seeking an Executive Director, Strategy – Respiratory to join their Biopharmaceuticals Strategy, Business Development & Alliances, Competitive Intelligence Team. This role is central to driving R&D strategy and addressing unmet needs within AstraZeneca's Biopharmaceuticals pipeline, operating both internally and externally to lead collaboration and acquisition opportunities. The position requires a strategic mindset, analytical rigor, and people leadership to shape the company's future Biopharmaceuticals strategy and portfolio, particularly within the Respiratory therapeutic area.

Requirements

• BA/BS and 10 years of combined experience in life sciences or consulting firm with focus in life science programs or experience working in research, and/or with data, analysis and fact-based decision-making OR MS/MBA and 8 years of combined experience in life sciences or consulting firm with focus in life science programs or experience working in research, and/or with data, analysis and fact-based decision-making OR PhD or MD and 5 of combined experience in life sciences or consulting firm with focus in life science programs or experience working in research, and/or with data, analysis and fact-based decision-making.
• Experience of working in and knowledge of the therapeutic areas of Respiratory.
• A strategic high-level overview of AstraZeneca's portfolio within Respiratory.
• Proven experience working within the fields of strategy or competitive intelligence.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with senior executive teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence experienced professionals.
• Ability to think critically, creatively and to anticipate and solve problems.
• Ability to navigate and be successful in a fast-paced, highly-matrixed work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal and relationship management skills with consultative approach and ability to interact and build trust.
• Operational effectiveness, highly organized process with follow through.
• Strong initiative to understand our core business goals and establish processes or programs to set direction, generate alignment and push forward.
• Financial background and understanding of forecasts, budgets, financial activities and tools.
• Resourceful, motivated, influential and proactive; able to prioritize in a fast-growing organization.
• Experience in strategic planning processes and tools.
• Scientific background.
• Understanding of the pharmaceutical business (including R&D).
• Experience in translating business needs into a coordinated plan from cross-functional senior leadership team.
• Ability to develop creative and simple solutions to complex problems.
• Knowledge and experience of competitive intelligence work in life sciences.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end Respiratory Strategy, including clear understanding and prioritization of current and future unmet needs, Respiratory strategic vision for both near-term and long-term, integrated clinical strategy across all assets within the same mechanistic area, competitive early pipeline/long-term portfolio, and above-asset initiatives (e.g., Translational Medicine, Precision Medicine, Data Sciences).
• Lead the Respiratory Council to define priorities and deliverables of Respiratory Strategy.
• Develop clear strategic framework/structure to guide teams through complex strategies.
• Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop Respiratory strategy content (e.g., GPTs, Clinical Development, Discovery, BD, Lifecycle and Pipeline, Competitive Intelligence).
• Provide strategic counseling to SVP Strategy and other senior leaders.

Benefits

• Qualified retirement program [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: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed