Director, Oncology Business Planning Lead

Currently looking to identify a Director Business Planning to join the Business Planning Operations and Transformation (BPOT) team. They have a pivotal role within the Global Oncology andHematologyBusiness Unit (OBU) in helping to achieve our bold ambition ofeliminatingcancer as a cause of death.

LOCATION: This position may be located in either Gaithersburg MD (USA) or Cambridge (United Kingdom) depending on business needs and candidate preference. AstraZeneca follows a hybrid working model with employees expected to be onsite at least three days per week in their assigned location. Candidates must possess the legal right to work in the relevant country; work visa eligibility and/or sponsorship requirements will be considered in accordance with local regulations. Remote work is not offered.

In this role you willlead and contribute to a broadportfolio ofhigh-impactcross-functionalinitiatives. This rolerequiresconfidentstrategicthinking afuture-oriented andsolution-drivenmindsetandthe ability tocollaborate effectivelywith senior stakeholdersacross ahighly matrixed organization.

The Business Planningteamhave a broad remit which encompasses:

• Operationalizing the OBUbusiness operating modelfrom Ph3IDthrough to thelaunch and maximizationofan indicationand managing late-stage lifecycle opportunities
• Identifyingopportunities forcontinuous improvementsimplificationand reducing complexity to speed up decision making
• Evolving theBusinessPlanningoperating modeland optimising ways of working to ensure robust global to local partnership
• Partnering with cross functional teams to provide strategic guidance and oversight of enterprise business planning processes Strategy Plans(TSPs)andBrand Strategy Plans(BSPs)

Typical Accountabilities

• Leadexecution of Oncology Business Operating Modelfrom Ph3 InvestmentDecisions through market shaping scenario planning launchexcellenceand asset maximisationand late-stage lifecyclemanagement
• Own delivery of all business planning process; includingTumor Strategy Plans (TSPs) Business Strategy Plans (BSPs)and Business Operational Plans (BOPs)
• Identify& driveopportunities andembedAI-enabled solutionswithinbusiness planning processes
• Leadtheannual Indication Prioritisation refreshpartnering with Insights & Analyticstoensure robust analysis and effectivecommunication to global regional and market teams
• Buildcapability development of IBT leadership and members through partnership with L&D
• Enableand sustainchange throughproactive stakeholder managementeffectivecommunicationandcross functional working
• Partnerwith function leadersand other key stakeholders toensureongoingalignment of priorities& activities
• Proactivelyidentifyobstacles and roadblocks;addressingcomplex problems andpropose pragmatic valueadding solutions
• Drive continuous improvement of current ways of workingby simplifying processes enhancing efficiency and reducing operational complexityEngageregularlywith Global Regional and Market stakeholdersto alignexecution and accelerate impact

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree
• 5 years experience in pharmaceutical or related business
• Minimum of 3years experiencein GlobalRegionalor pharmaceutical marketingcompanyCommercialbusinessrolespreference formarketingexperience
• Demonstrated understanding of end-to-end commercialization process (from late-stage clinical development to life cycle management) at both global and in-market levels.
• Demonstratedability tocollaborate effectively across functions and teams in complex environments.
• Provenexperienceleadingsimplificationinitiativesanddrivingsuccessful businessor organizationalchange.
• Proven ability to driveoperational effectiveness or efficiency of teams throughstructuredplanning orprocess optimizationandoperating model enhancements.
• Ability toanticipateemerging needsthink strategicallydesign& deliverinnovativehigh-impactful solutions.
• Experience building and enabling crossfunctional teambased ways of working whileestablishingcredibility and trust across the organization
• Strong project management experience including planning execution and stakeholdermanagement in a matrix environment
• Experience in a fast-paced high-growth environment
• Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes without direct authority

Desirable Requirements

• Oncology experience
• Experience with successful commercial pharma launches
• Change management experience.
• Experience in leading teams
• Experience in delivering AI projects.

Pay Transparency

The annual base pay for this position could range from $185693 $270000 USD Annual. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. 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 (salaried roles) to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles) and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). 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 employees 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.

Key Relationship to Reach Solutions
Internal: Brand Director; Brand Planning Manager; Commercial leadership team; Global business unit leaders; Therapeutic Area heads; Market company leadership; Finance and Market Access teams.
External: Strategic consulting firms; Industry analysts and benchmarking partners; Healthcare ecosystem stakeholders; Regulatory and policy organizations.

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