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Associate Director, US Strategic Business Planning & Execution, Medical Affairs

AstraZeneca


Job Location:

Boston, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 150098 - 225147
Posted: 28 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 26 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

This is what you will do:

The Associate Director Strategic Planning & Execution US Medical Affairsis responsible forthe execution of strategic initiatives within the US Medical Affairs organization and will partner with TA Leadership teams and cross functionally to execute on projects in line with the functions overall strategic goals. This position will analyze resolve andcommunicate onkey strategic programsallowing forUS Medical Affairs Leadership to make informed decisions that will contribute to the overall success of the function. This position will apply good project management techniques toinsure inscopeon-time on budget results.

You willbe responsible for:

Strategic Partnership:

  • Develop annual enterprise strategy for assigned TA and/or Function and ensure effective efficient andequitabledelivery of key strategic programs and operational activities

  • Oversight of business progress against performance targets through outcomes and metrics tracking/reporting

  • Highlight and communicate US Medical impact and effectiveness throughout all levels of the organization

  • Proactively apply business acumen to ensure business continuity andidentifyfuture opportunities

Financial Reporting:

  • Liaise between Finance and assigned TA and/or Function to communicate details of operating plan and to track/report on spend

  • Lead annual budget plan quarterly reforecasts and various ad-hoc financial requestsidentifyingkey opportunities and risks

  • Partner with assigned TA and/or Functional team to provide detailed financial reports reconcile monthly accruals and ensuretimelyreceipts

  • Manage financial analysis and trend reporting for senior leadership and cross-functional partners

  • Develop various training documents liaising with USMA colleagues to ensure their full understanding of Alexions financial processes

Operations:

  • Facilitate strategic cross-functional meetings for increased collaboration across global medical patient advocacy commercial and HEOR

  • Manage system improvements/enhancements with a focus on continuous improvement

  • Liaise with Compliance and Legal to resolve questions and mitigate risk

  • Oversight of P2P activities for all projects for assigned TA and/or Function including contract review and execution in alignment with Alexion policies

  • Facilitate vendor onboarding MSA generation and SOW development with internal and external stakeholders

  • Oversee the TA tactical plans and activity towards plan develop primary and secondary tactics strategy and metrics reporting to plan.Actively communicate with Key stakeholders frominceptionthrough execution and monitoring of plan.

Other strategic projects as assigned

You will need to have:

  • Bachelors degree

  • Minimum 5 years in the pharmaceutical industry in a Medical Affairs organization

  • Project management certification strongly preferred

  • Strong knowledge of Compliance and Legal requirements in the Biopharma space

  • FP&A experience preferred with proven ability to manage annual budget/forecasts

  • Self-starter with strong leadership problem solving and negotiating skills

  • Highly influential with proven ability to create/lead successful cross-functional teams

  • Ability to interact professionally with all levels of the organization

  • Flexibility to adapt to changing project scope

  • Excellent analytical and communication skills both oral and written

  • Demonstrated energy and enthusiasm bringing a positive approach to all challenges

  • Highly ethical with ability tomaintainconfidentiality with sensitive information

  • Meeting facilitation skills (personal organization advanced preparation follow-up)

  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

  • A continuous improvement mindset

  • The duties of this role aregenerally conductedin an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role employees must be able with or without an accommodationto: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 hours.

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $150098.40 - 225147.60 USD. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location job-related knowledge skills and addition our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program. Benefits offered include 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 at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (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

27-Jul-2026

Closing Date

06-Aug-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and furtherance of that mission we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please complete the corresponding section in the application form.


Required Experience:

Director


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