Executive Director, Antibody Drug Conjugate Strategy
Executive Director, Antibody Drug Conjugate Strategy
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Executive Director Antibody Drug Conjugate Strategy
Location options: Gaithersburg ME Boston MA United States
Do you have astrategic mindsetanalytical rigorandcollaborative people leadership that enables you to deliver positive outcomes on highimpact projects Are you looking to demonstrate those skills to help lead the teams that shape our future oncology strategy portfolio and decision making
About AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a global scienceled biopharmaceutical company and our innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide. This is the place to make an impact. Here we ensure everyone can reach their full potential perform at their best and make a valued contribution to the enterprise.
Within Oncology R&D we are empowered to be bold take calculated risks and use our intelligence and courage to always follow the science. This approach has enabled us to successfully deliver 7 new Oncology medicines in as many years.
It is the breadth and strength of our innovative pipeline that offers both security and stability. And with the goal to deliver 10 new molecular entities by 2030 its up to each of us to drive our industryleading Oncology pipeline forward and build the future.
Oncology Strategy Business Development & Alliances (SBDA) Team
Our team sits at the center of Oncology R&D driving our R&D strategy and addressing the unmet needs and future focus of AstraZenecas oncology pipeline. We operate both internally and externally leading collaboration and acquisition opportunities as well as partnering closely with external alliances.
Responsibilities:
In this role you will report to VP Oncology Strategy and be accountable for the development of an integrated endtoend Antibody Drug Conjugate strategy as a key part of our Therapeutic Area Strategy.
What you will do:
- Apply your preclinical and clinical understanding of Antibody Drug Conjugates to ensure AstraZeneca remains at the forefront of ADC leadership
- Develop and implement future proof strategies that incorporate the latest insights and knowledge
- Integrate ADC strategy with specific tumor strategies providing a vision for both the near and longer term
- Contribute to the development of an integrated clinical strategy across all ADC assets through data driven actionable insights that advance our industry leading portfolio
- Collaborate closely with Competitive Intelligence on emerging science and technology to ensure a highly competitive early pipeline and longterm portfolio
- Help drive and integrate aboveasset initiatives and strategies (e.g. Translational Medicine Precision Medicine Data Sciences Artificial Intelligence etc.)
How you will operate
- Develop clear strategic framework / structure to guide teams through complex strategies
- Lead and collaborate with crossfunctional teams to develop discovery early oncology and tumor strategy content (e.g. GPTs Clinical Development Discovery BD Lifecycle and Pipeline Competitive Intelligence)
- Provide strategic guidance to Global Heads of Tumour Targeted Delivery Early Oncology and Late Development in addition to other senior leaders
Basic Qualifications:
- BA/BS and 10 years of experience in life sciences or consulting firm with focus in life science programs
- OR MS/MBA and 8 years of experience in life sciences or consulting firm with focus in life science programs
- OR PhD or MD and 5 of experience in life sciences or consulting firm with focus in life science programs
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with senior executive teams.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and influence experienced professionals.
- Ability to think critically creatively and to anticipate and solve problems.
- Ability to navigate and be successful in a fastpaced highlymatrixed work environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Effective interpersonal and relationship management skills with consultative approach and ability to interact and build trust
- Operational effectiveness highly organized process with follow through
- Strong initiative to understand our core business goals and establish processes or programs to set direction generate alignment and push forward
- Financial background and understanding of forecasts budgets financial activities and tools
- Resourceful motivated influential and proactive; able to prioritize in a fastgrowing organization
- Experience in strategic planning processes and tools
- Scientific background
- Understanding of the pharmaceutical business (including R&D)
- Experience in translating business needs into a coordinated plan from crossfunctional senior leadership team
- Ability to develop creative and simple solutions to complex problems
Why AstraZeneca
At AstraZeneca were dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. Theres no better place to make a difference to medicine patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration and always committed to lifelong learning growth and development. Were on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.
So what is next
If you are swift to action confident to lead willing to collaborate and passionate about the possibilities then we want to hear from you!
The annual base pay for this position ranges from 270000 to 405000 USD. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. In addition our positions offer a shortterm incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equitybased longterm incentive program (salaried roles) to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles) and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program 401(k) plan; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and health benefits including medical prescription drug dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired employee will be in an atwill position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.
Date Posted
09Apr2025Closing Date
29Apr2025Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations please complete the section in the application form.Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
