Associate Director, Alliance Management

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The Associate Director of Alliance Management is an essential member of the alliance team within the Development Productivity and Quality (DPQ) department reporting to the Sr. Director of Alliance Management. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with our CRO partners driving collaborative efforts and enhancing the value of our alliances. This role

requires a combination of business insight leadership skills and excellent communication skills.

Accountabilities:

• Support alliance initiatives through vendor governance vendor oversight customer concern management and inspection readiness through project management activities and overseeing day-to-day tasks to ultimately ensure smooth operation and successful execution of alliance initiatives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout R&D as well as Compliance Audit Legal Finance Portfolio Management and HR to drive joint initiatives and achieve alliance goals.

• Lead operational governance of assigned supplier(s) / model(s)/service line(s) to ensure accountability and deliverables.

• Find opportunities for improvement in alliance management practices share guidelines and champion the implementation of enhancements to foster a culture of continuous improvement efficiency and measurable success.

• Ensure all alliance management activities are fully aligned with applicable legal regulatory and compliance standards.

• Proactively identify address and resolve challenges related to collaboration activities to maintain portfolio progress and meet project timelines.

• Demonstrate flexibility by anticipating evaluating and generating solutions aligned with evolving business needs.

• Lead or support company initiatives in the field to drive positive business outcomes and further organizational objectives.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Graduate degree in a science-related field or business administration with a proven record of accomplishment in the healthcare biotech or CRO industry.

• Minimum of 5 years experience in alliance management clinical trial operations partnership management or related roles within the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector.

• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to evolving project scopes and organizational needs.

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage influence and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

• Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities; proven track record of working effectively in cross-functional teams.

• Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis interpretation and reporting.

• Success working in a dynamic fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment.

• Exhibits high levels of energy drive passion creativity and commitment to achieving results.

• As is typical of an office-based role employees must be able with or without an accommodation to use a computer; engage in communications via phone video and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought analysis and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business addition this role requires flexibility to work outside standard business hours as needed to support global projects and meet the evolving needs of the business.

Annual base salary for this position ranges from $127868.00 to $167826.75. AstraZeneca is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The range provided in this posting represents an offer pay range used in a majority of situations. The base pay offered will vary depending on multiple individualized factors including the candidates skills and experience job-related knowledge and other specific business and organizational some cases offers outside the range may also be considered to address unique circumstances.

In addition our permanent positions offer an annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity as well as eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (if applicable to role). Benefits offered for permanent roles include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program 4 weeks paid vacation and annual Personal Days. Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions (excluding students) are offered a Contract Benefits Program.

At Alexion you will find a collaborative culture that encourages innovation and a diverse environment where your contributions are valued. You will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of rare disease research and make a meaningful difference in patients lives.

Ready to lead and inspire Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career at Alexion AstraZeneca Rare Disease.

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