Senior Director, Competitive Intelligence, Oncology R&D

AstraZeneca•Gaithersburg, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Oncology at AstraZeneca is unparalleled, with a promising pipeline and a vision to tackle cancer by pushing the boundaries of science. The Competitive Intelligence and Analysis team is central to developing commercial and clinical strategy, impacting decisions at the highest levels. As a Senior Director, you will be part of a high-achieving Strategy Team, responsible for ensuring pipeline assets are best positioned for return on investment and positive patient outcomes. You will shape strategy and influence investment decisions by delivering analysis and insights to Senior Leadership and key partners, providing a full understanding of the evolving oncology landscape. You will own the delivery of competitive analysis, using your knowledge of the Oncology therapy area and external resources to shape future-proofed therapy area strategies. You will drive in-depth analysis of clinical and commercial data, generating and communicating critical insights on key issues to provide transparency and respectful challenge to decision-makers. This role offers an opportunity to further influence strategy through intellectual agility and communication skills, building trusted relationships. It is an opportunity for a motivated, collaborative, data-driven leader to shape strategic direction and drive portfolio decisions that advance the ambition to eradicate cancer as a cause of death.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
At least 3 years of experience working in research and/or with data, analysis and fact-based decision-making
Critical thinking and communication skills
Ability to communicate complex issues simply and clearly
Ability to think critically, creatively and to anticipate and solve problems
Excellent analysis and fact-based decision-making capabilities
Highly intellectually capable with agility and adaptability
Experienced in leading cross-functional teams
Ability to influence without authority
Ability to lead in a fast-paced, highly matrixed work environment
Resourceful, motivated, decisive and proactive
Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-growing organization

Nice To Haves

Equity research background is a definite asset
Background in oncology, clinical / research or investment analysis
Science forward education and training
PhD in Life Sciences, MD or MBA
Background in management consulting, venture capital, private equity, or finance
Deep experience with clinical data and analysis (financial models, industry trends)
Understanding of the Oncology TA
Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or consulting contributing to strategic planning and portfolio decisions
In-depth understanding of clinical data, clinical trial design or regulatory frameworks

Responsibilities

Own the delivery of competitive analysis.
Drive in-depth analysis of clinical and commercial data.
Generate and communicate critical insights on key issues.
Provide transparency and respectful challenge to key decision makers.
Shape strategy and influence investment decisions by delivering analysis and insights to Senior Leadership and other key partners.
Ensure decisions made with pipeline assets best position the company for return on investment and positive patient outcomes.
Shape future-proofed therapy area (TA) strategies.