Project and Portfolio Management Director, OBU Global Medical Affairs
Project and Portfolio Management Director, OBU Global Medical Affairs
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Job Description
At AstraZeneca we work together across global boundaries to make an impact and find answers to challenges. We do this with the upmost integrity even in the most demanding situations because we are committed to doing the right thing. We put patients first and follow the science to bring lifechanging medicines to patients that need them.
We are currently searching for a candidate who can drive strategic planning and execution of Oncology Business Unit (OBU) projects and accountabilities for the OBU Global Medical Affairs (GMA) organization which includes interfacing at a franchise level with crossfunctional teams across OBU. The role includes project oversight and budget management change management and crossfunctional coordination with other franchise medical teams. This role reports directly to the Project Management Team Leader for OBU GMA and works closely with the GI Cancer and Emerging Portfolio franchise lead. The position will be based in Gaithersburg MD (USA) or Mississauga (Canada).
The ideal candidate will be expected to work in a highly effective way with other project and medical leaders to develop integrated plans which can be delivered globally and across crossfunctional boundaries. The ideal candidates can demonstrate their critical thinking ability to work collaboratively and act decisively to support the broader goals of OBU Medical as a whole.
Accountabilities/responsibilities:
Partners with the GI and Emerging Portfolio Franchise Head as a thought partner to execute on the portfolio tumour strategy synergistically across indications and optimizes global and local interfaces for execution
Facilitates overall budget and strategic workforce planning across the global franchise team including forecasting phasing and prioritization across the business planning cycle
Drives strategic planning for key franchise team deliverables including development of Medical Plans Evidence Generation plans Study proposals launch plans Congress plans and Scientific exchange plans
Facilitates Externally Sponsored Research Review Committee meetings for timely review and decisions on proposals within AZ
Creates and maintains project / deliverables dashboard for portfolio progress against scorecard objectives
Manages trains and develops a small team of Indication Project Managers (IPMs) assigning specific project responsibilities and creating a high performing team by building trust and providing mentorship
Partners with IPMs to drive efficient functioning of the Medical Implementation Teams (MITs) and ensure connectivity with Integrated Business Teams (IBTs)
Accountable for implementation of medical standards to ensure compliant functioning of the organization
Leads effective agenda driven meetings with the GMA GI Cancer and Emerging Portfolio leadership team providing strategic input into meeting agendas and identifying and tracking decisions and actions for the team to monitor progression of activities
Coordinates senior leadership requests for presentations on key topics/initiatives
Drives continuous improvement on ways of working to share best practices to streamline and simplify the business processes
Leads key workstreams that drive improvements and change across the broader OBU or GMA organizations.
Culture
Encourages a vibrant entrepreneurial and externally facing team focused on the delivery of successful projects and programs that support courageous leadership innovation and collaboration
Collaborates strongly with other Project Leaders to define and embed best practice
Education & Experience:
Bachelors degree in business or life science. MBA Ph.D. or Pharm.D desired.
Minimum of 7 years experience in pharmaceutical industry or regulated medical products industry
Minimum of 3 years experience in Medical Affairs Commercial and R&D organizations (Global regional or local)
Minimum of 3 years demonstrated project management experience in a matrix environment.
Experience working with senior stakeholders
Comprehensive understanding of the development and commercialisation of pharmaceutical products
Experience of successful influencing cross functionally crossculturally and crossbrands
Experience of effective working in a multicultural matrixed environment
Experience working in a global setting managing stakeholders within different time zones
Experience preparing and/or delivering presentations to executive leadership
Preferred Requirements:
People management experience preferred but not required
Graduate level degree in sciences or business degree
Six Sigma Medical/Process Excellence and/or Project Management/PMP/FPX certification is a plus but not required
Depth of understanding of medical scientific and/or commercial pharmaceutical marketplace of Oncology is a plus
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies:
Strong leadership organizational and communication skills
Skilled in change management including process development and implementation people development organizational effectiveness and communication
Able to deliver high quality work outputs despite ambiguity or everchanging environment
Delivery focus with an ability to oversee and manage multiple project deliverables 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 drive 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
Strong leadership attributes to clarify strategic direction generate commitment balance short and longterm needs resolve differences constructively and reinforce expectations
At AstraZeneca you will draw on the brightest and most diverse minds to impact at scale. In our dynamic environment you will be supported by the brightest minds working together side by side. Agile and collaborative we work crossfunctionally as well as externally to thrive at pace. Driven by our growth mindset we harness our truly global diverse minds to share expertise and skills as we learn from our failures. Its why we work seamlessly and inclusively as true partners with Research & Development and across the rest of the business to impact at scale. We are always expanding our network whether thats with global professional networks research centers academia or patient communities.
Join us on this exciting journey! Apply now to be part of our team.
Date Posted
09May2025Closing Date
15May2025AstraZeneca 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 industryleading 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 nondiscrimination in employment (and recruitment) as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
