Job Description

At AstraZeneca, we pride ourselves on crafting a collaborative culture that champions knowledge-sharing, ambitious thinking and innovation \xe2\x80\x93 ultimately providing employees with the opportunity to work across teams, functions and even the globe.

Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office and BlueSky Hub in downtown Toronto are purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.

Our dedication to sustainability is also central to our culture and part of what makes AstraZeneca a great place to work. We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected which is why we\xe2\x80\x99re taking ambitious action to tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention.

We are currently searching for a candidate who can drive planning and execution of the Oncology Business Unit (OBU) projects and accountabilities for the OBU Medical organization which includes interface at an asset or indication level with the cross-functional teams across OBU. The role would include project oversight, budget management, medical planning support, cross-functional coordination and operational support to the Global Medical Team. This role would report directly into Strategy, Operations & External Innovation Team in OBU Medical and would work closely with the Head of Diagnostics.

The ideal candidate will be expected to work in a highly effective way with other project, medical and diagnostics leaders to develop integrated plans which can be delivered globally and across cross-functional boundaries. The ideal candidates can demonstrate their thinking, problem solving skills, ability to work collaboratively and act decisively to support the broader goals of OBU Medical as a whole.

Accountabilities/responsibilities

Partners with the senior Head of Diagnostics to progress from conceptualisation to implementation on overarching asset strategies and optimizes global to local interfaces for delivery

Leads effective meeting management with clear agendas, concrete action items and tracking of results for on-target submission

Facilitates asset budget planning across the tumor areas including forecasting, phasing and prioritization across the business planning cycle as well as rollup into Long Range Plans (LRPs)

Responsible for strategic planning and prioritization of tumor area/asset / indication team deliverables such as development of Annual Medical Plans, Evidence Generation plans, Confidence/Evidence concept proposals, Launch & Congress plans, and Scientific Exchange plans

Drives External Engagement Planning and execution, including congress planning oversight and tactical execution

Drives review of externally sponsored proposals/grants for asset strategy alignment and funding decisions

Co-ordinates and assists Head of Diagnostics in preparation of presentations and communications on key topics and initiatives to allow for cross-functional collaboration

Continuously strives for improvement on ways of working to share best practices to streamline and simplify the business processes

Partners with the Head of Diagnostics to help shape portfolio strategy; gathers and provides timely input from the asset team

Accountable for implementation of medical standards to ensure compliant functioning of the organization

Required experience:

Minimum of 5 years experience in pharmaceutical industry

Minimum of 2 years experience in Medical Affairs, Commercial and R&D (Global, regional, or local)

Understanding of the development and commercialisation of pharmaceutical products

Experience of successful influencing cross functionally, cross-culturally and cross-brands

Experience of effective working in a multi-cultural, matrixed environment

Experience working in a global setting, managing partners within different time zones

Experience preparing and/or delivering presentations to executive leadership

Experience in planning and leading strategic initiatives

Preferred Requirements:

Graduate level degree in sciences or business degree

Six Sigma Medical/Process Excellence and/or Project Management/PMP/FPX certification

Depth of understanding of medical, scientific and/or commercial pharmaceutical marketplace of Oncology

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

Skilled in process development and implementation, organizational effectiveness, and communication

Able to deliver high quality work outputs despite ambiguity or a constantly evolving environment

Delivery focus with an ability to be responsible for and manage multiple project results in very short timelines

Interpersonal skills with an ability to display a variety of leadership styles dependent upon the situation

Evidence of the ability to pull together diverse teams over whom they have no line management responsibility in a matrix environment (i.e. Ability to influence and aim for results)

Demonstrated knowledge and very wide understanding of global business context

An excellent communicator; evidence of strong independence and innovative seeker of strategic solutions; forward looking

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AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing .

Date Posted 22-Sept-2023

Closing Date 12-Oct-2023

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.

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