Senior Director, Competitive Intelligence, Oncology R&D
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 decision-making at the highest levels. This role is within a high-achieving Strategy Team, responsible for ensuring pipeline assets are best positioned for return on investment and positive patient outcomes. The Senior Director will shape strategy and influence investment decisions by delivering analysis and insights to Senior Leadership and key partners, ensuring a full understanding of the evolving oncology landscape. This role involves owning the delivery of competitive analysis, using knowledge of the Oncology therapy area and external resources to shape future-proofed therapy area strategies. It requires driving 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. The role offers an opportunity to 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.
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
- Strategic thinking capabilities
- 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
- Motivated by working in a fast-paced field with clear societal impact
- 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
- 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 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.
- 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.
- Shape future-proofed therapy area (TA) strategies.
- Lead cross-functional teams.
- Influence without authority.
Benefits
- Qualified retirement programs
- Paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves)
- Health coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Eligibility for various incentives
- Opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses
- Equity-based awards for salaried roles
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
