Job Description

Typical Accountabilities:

Responsible for providing specialist Business Strategy and Portfolio expertise through global process management of the Business Strategy and Portfolio function


Inputs significantly to the regional Business Strategy and Portfolio strategy


Leads, guides, evaluates and develops the team within own area of Business Strategy and Portfolio to ensure that the area achieves its objectives and complies with all relevant regulations and laws


Performance manages senior managers or identifies development opportunities of direct reports, together with planning effectively for succession


Leads or oversees a diverse range of initiatives to improve quality, compliance, cost or time and where appropriate lead the development of new methodology or processes to provide business benefit

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Essential:

Bachelor's of Science degree in an appropriate discipline Over 10 years of experience leading global cross functional working groups and teams Proven leadership ability promoting, motivating and empowering others to accomplish individual, team and organizational objectives Significant understanding of strategy formulation and evaluation and the management of a vast portfolios within a clinical or pharmaceutical environment Experience of leading a development team and working in a global environment Conceptual, analytical and strategic thinking; Ability to influence strategically and persuade tactfully, to obtain desired outcomes while maintaining effective, positive, organizational relationships

Desirable:

PhD in scientific discipline Expert reputation within the business and industry Extensive knowledge of the latest technical and regulatory expectations; Operational expertise in risk management and contingency planning Familiarity with the latest research and thinking Effective problem and conflict resolution skills and proven team focus; Excellent knowledge of AstraZeneca policies, procedures and guidelines

Key Relationship to reach solutions:

Internal (to AZ or team): Business Strategy and Portfolio Senior Management within AstraZeneca; Project, Change, Business Improvement and Strategy Management leadership team; Regulatory; Global and regional Business Strategy and Portfolio sites; Global Quality; Supply Chain * External (to AZ): External professional and regulatory organizations