Senior Specialist (mfd), Computational Pathology Business Operations

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global science-led patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the worlds most serious diseases. But were more than one of the worlds leading pharmaceutical companies.

SITE DESCRIPTION - Munich Germany

At Computational Pathology Munich (CPM) we make a significant contribution to high-performance data-driven research and development. Our team operates in a demanding fast-paced environment where excellent collaboration clear communication and precise organization are critical.

We are seeking a

Senior Specialist (m/f/d) Computational Pathology Business Operations

in Munich.

The Senior Specialist (f/m/d) reporting to the head of Portfolio Management acts as the operational backbone with end-to-end accountability for core business operations spanning finance procurement and enterprise planning interfaces. The role partners closely with Portfolio Management Finance Procurement and Enterprise Planning teams to translate strategic priorities into clear operational plans trade-offs and decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & External Workforce Operations

• Supports CPs external resourcing and supplier strategy in partnership with Program Management Product Management and functional leads ensuring alignment with business priorities and delivery needs.

• Drive compliant procurement processes including Third Party Risk Management assessments contracting and renewals.

• Own allocation tracking and governance of the Professional Fees budget ensuring alignment with business priorities.

• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships acting as the primary CP operational point of contact.

Financial & Budget Operations

• Serve as the primary CP interface to Finance and Enterprise Business Planning & Operations.

• Coordinate cross-departmental budget transfers ensuring accuracy compliance and audit readiness.

• Drive Purchase Order setup and invoice workflows; act as invoice approver and escalation point for financial issues.

• Monitor spend versus plan anticipate financial risks and opportunities and propose corrective actions and trade-offs to leadership.

• Maintain continuous visibility of available budget for new contractors extensions and reallocations.

• Own operating budgets for training & development travel and other operational costs coordinating closely with line managers.

• Prepare clear reliable and decision-ready financial outlooks and utilization reports for CP leadership.

Strategic Planning & Business Enablement

• Support annual and multi-year business planning cycles including Long-Term Planning (LTP) and Mid-Term Planning (MTP) and related enterprise submissions.

• Maintain an integrated view of headcount hiring plans and external workforce capacity ensuring alignment between strategy capacity and financial reality.

• Own the administration and governance of software licenses and IT-related operational budgets.

Your Profile

Essential:

• Demonstrated experience in business operations within complex multi-stakeholder environments with demonstrated ability to operate effectively across strategic planning and hands-on execution.

• Strong financial acumen including budget planning monitoring and reporting.

• Experience with enterprise planning cycles and financial systems with expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Experience working with external stakeholders (e.g. vendors service providers partners) demonstrating strong relationship management responsiveness and constructive issue resolution while maintaining effective collaboration.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across finance legal science and technology stakeholders.

• Ability to balance rigor and compliance with pragmatism and delivery focus.

• Strong collaboration skills and a proactive solution-oriented mindset.

Desirable:

• Legal background or strong exposure to contracting compliance and due diligence topics.

• Experience in procurement vendor or alliance management experience.

• Strong capability to create clear concise and visually structured materials for senior leadership translating complex operational and financial topics into decision-ready narratives.

• Experience in pharmaceutical digital health diagnostics or advanced technology environments would be a plus.

What you can expect

• Individual development opportunities with a focus on lifelong learning

• Trust appreciation and room to shape things in a focused and passionate team

• Modern office space in Munich enabling collaborative flexible and agile work

• A diverse inclusive and bias-free work environment actively welcoming applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background or characteristics

Date Posted

Closing Date

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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.