Project and Portfolio Management Associate Director, OBU Global Medical Affairs

Are you ready to orchestrate complex global medical plans that speed life-changing cancer medicines to patients Do you thrive at the intersection of strategy delivery and cross-functional collaboration where clear decisions and strong execution unlock impact at scale

Based in Gaithersburg Maryland you will lead strategic planning and portfolio execution for our global oncology medical organization working closely with a Medical Head/Senior Global Medical Affairs Leader and reporting into a Tumor Portfolio Director. You will connect science evidence and medical strategy to real-world deliveryaligning global and local efforts shaping launch readiness and ensuring our teams move with clarity and this role you will turn ambition into measurable outcomes advancing programs that change clinical practice and improve patient experience.

Accountabilities/responsibilities:

• Partners with theMedical Head and GMALs (Global Medical Affairs Leaders)to progress from conceptualization to implementation on overarching asset strategies andoptimizesglobal to local interfaces for delivery.

• Ensures efficient functioning of the Medical Implementation Team (MIT) and connectivity withIntegratedBusiness Team (IBT) (enabling cross-functional collaboration with the asset /indication).

• Leads effective meeting management for an asset such as Medical Indication team meetings with clear agendas concrete action items andtracking ofresults for on-target submission.

• Facilitates overall budget and strategic workforce planning across the functional groups including forecasting phasing and prioritization across the business planning cycle.

• Responsible for 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. Works with franchise teams and across GMA to ensure efficient high-quality and on-time delivery.

• Ensures efficient functioning of the Medical Implementation Teams (MITs) and ensures connectivity with Integrated Business Teams (IBTs).

• Drives External Engagement Planning and execution including congress planning oversight and tactical execution.

• Drives review of externally sponsored proposals/grants for asset strategy alignment and funding decisions.

• Co-ordinates andassistssenior GMAL in preparation of presentations and communications on key topics and initiatives.

• Drives continuous improvementonways of workingsharingand adopting best practices to streamline and simplify the business processes.

• Partners with the Tumor Portfolio Leader to help shape portfolio strategy;gathersandprovidestimelyinput from the asset team.

• Accountable for implementation of medical standards to ensure compliant functioning of the organization.

Required experience:

• Bachelorsdegree. MBA / Ph.D. desired.

• Minimum of 5years experiencein the pharmaceutical industry or regulated medical products industry and/or related industries or experience

• Demonstrated project management experience in a matrix environment.

• Experience of successful influencing crossfunctionally cross-culturally and cross-brands.

• Experience of effective working in a multi-cultural matrixed environment.

• Experience working in a global setting managing stakeholders across different time zones.

• Experience preparing and/or delivering presentations to executive leadership.

• Experience in planning and leading strategic initiatives.

Preferred Requirements:

• Graduate level degree in sciences or business degree.

• Minimum of 2years experiencein Medical Affairs Commercial and R&D organizations (Global regional or local).

• Six Sigma Medical/Process Excellence and/or Project Management/PMP/FPX certification is a plus but not.

• Depth of understanding of medicalscientificand/or commercial pharmaceutical marketplace of Oncology.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing -person working gives us the platform we need to connect work at pace and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Why AstraZeneca: Join a global oncology community united by a clear purpose: advancing science to transform cancer care. Here unexpected combinations of experts come together to solve tough problems with access to industry-leading research cutting-edge technology and a pipeline built for meaningful launches. You will find the pace and empowerment to lead the partnerships to scale your ideas and a culture that values kindness alongside ambitionso your leadership not only delivers results but also helps shape how the world experiences cancer medicine.