Senior Director, Competitive Intelligence, Oncology R&D

AstraZeneca

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Competitive Intelligence and Analysis team sits at the heart of developing commercial and clinical strategy and has an impact on decision-making at the highest levels. In this role, you will be a part of a high-achieving Strategy Team, with responsibility for ensuring the decisions we make with our pipeline assets best position us 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 other key partners to ensure a full understanding of the constantly evolving oncology landscape. As a Senior Director, Competitive Intelligence, you will work with a team of specialists and own the delivery of competitive analysis, using your knowledge of the Oncology therapy area and external resources to shape future-proofed therapy area (TA) 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 key decision makers. Working with a range of partners, you will have an opportunity to further influence strategy through your intellectual agility and communication skills and build a network of trusted relationships. This is an opportunity for a motivated, collaborative, data-driven leader to shape strategic direction and drive portfolio decisions that advance our bold ambition to one day eradicate cancer as a cause of death.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience working in research and/or with data, analysis and fact-based decision-making (equity research background is a definite asset)
A critical, innovative thinker with a background in oncology, clinical / research or investment analysis and the ability to communicate complex issues simply and clearly
Ability to think critically, creatively and to anticipate and solve problems, with excellent analysis and fact-based decision-making capabilities
Highly intellectually capable with agility and adaptability, motivated by working in a fast-paced field with clear societal impact
Experienced in leading cross-functional teams with ability to influence without authority

Nice To Haves

PhD in Life Sciences, MD or MBA
Background in management consulting, venture capital, private equity, or finance and deep experience with clinical data and analysis (financial models, industry trends)
Understanding of the Oncology TA with 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, using your knowledge of the Oncology therapy area and external resources to shape future-proofed therapy area (TA) strategies.
Drive in-depth analysis of clinical and commercial data, generating and communicating critical insights on key issues to 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 to ensure a full understanding of the constantly evolving oncology landscape.
Lead in a fast-paced, highly matrixed work environment.