Senior Director, Competitive Insights and Analytics
Gaithersburg, MD - USA
Job Summary
At AstraZeneca every oneof our employees makes a difference to patient lives every day.Each of us believes that science can change lives and to deliver this takes many people with many skill sets. When we delivera life-changingmedicine thatsuccess comes from the combined efforts of all our people.
Within theAstraZenecaCell TherapyEnterprise our ambition istorealizethe full potential of cell therapy for people living with cancer immune-mediatedand rare diseases around the world.This unit has responsibility for the value chain from discovery through to late-stage development and commercialization. We are rapidly progressing a broad pipeline of cell therapies in collaboration with AstraZenecas Therapeutic Area Units.
TheSenior DirectorCompetitiveInsightsand Analyticsteamsitsat the heart of developing commercial and clinical strategy and has an impact on decision-making at the highest this role you will be a part of a high-achieving Strategy Team with responsibility for ensuring the decisions we make with our pipeline assets best position us for return on investment and positive patient outcomes. You will shape strategy and influence investment decisions by delivering analysis and insights to Senior Leadership and other key partners to ensure a full understanding of the constantly evolving landscape.
As a Senior Directoryou will work with a team of specialists and own the delivery of competitiveinsights and analytics using your knowledge of the therapy area and external resources to shape future-proofed therapy area (TA) strategies. You will drive in-depth analysis ofdiscovery translationalclinicaland commercial data generating and communicating critical insights on key issues to provide transparency and respectfulchallengeto key decision makers. Working with a range of partners you will have an opportunity to further influence strategy through your intellectual agility and communication skills and build a network of trusted relationships. This is an opportunity for a motivated collaborative data-driven leader to shape strategic direction and drive portfolio decisions that advance ourcelltherapyambitions.
In this role you will go beyond traditional competitive intelligence to deliver deep data-driven insights from scientific discovery translational clinical and commercial information. You will partner closely with Strategy leads and cross-functional stakeholders to inform portfolio decisions asset developmentstrategyand business development evaluations across the evolving cell therapy landscape.
Essential Qualifications
Education and experience: Bachelors degree and at least 3 years of experience working in research and/or with data analysis and fact-based decision-making (equity research background is a definite asset)
Critical thinking and communication:A critical innovative thinker with a background in oncology clinical / research or investment analysis and the ability to communicate complex issues simply and clearly
Strategic thinking: Ability to think critically creatively and toanticipateand solve problems with excellent analysis and fact-based decision-making capabilities
Agility and impact orientation: Highly intellectually capable with agility and adaptability motivated by working in a fast-paced field with clear societal impact
Collaboration and Leadership:Experienced in leading cross-functional teams with ability to influence without authority to lead in a fast-paced highly matrixed work environment
Proactive Prioritization:Resourceful motivateddecisiveand proactive; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-growing organization
Preferred Qualifications
Science forward education and training: PhD in Life Sciences MD orMBAConsulting VC equity or finance experience:Background in management consulting venture capital private equity or finance and deep experience with clinical data and analysis (financial models industry trends)
Therapeuticareaexpertise: Understanding ofoneor morerelevanttherapeuticareassuch ashematologyoncologyneurology rheumatology or relateddiseaseareaswith experience in the pharmaceutical industry or consulting contributing to strategic planning and portfolio decisions
Pharmaceutical Experience:In-depth understanding of clinical data clinical trial design or regulatory frameworks
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. Always committed to lifelong learning growth and development.
So whats next
Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope its yours.
The annual base pay for this position ranges from $218329 to $ 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 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 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
20-May-2026Closing Date
11-Jun-2026Our 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.
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