The Associate Director, Global Medical Affairs Business Operations Partner is responsible for senior client interaction, the execution and management of the overall implementation of strategic, global, complex initiatives within the Global Medical Affairs organization and designated Therapeutic/Functional Areas.

This role will coordinate and lead activities among numerous Medical Affairs leaders as well as non-Medical Affairs business partners and stakeholders within the company. They will be the Single Points of Contact for their business partners and for the delivery of the key GMA Business Operations Activities: Finance & Accruals, Contracting, HCP/AdBoard engagement, and Performance Management, including strategic and tactical planning. This role will be responsible for the entire Therapeutic or Functional Area and stakeholder management with Global Medical TA or Functional Head. This role will also need to multitask across many initiatives while delivering on core projects both locally and internationally, as well as have oversight of Business Operations colleagues to organize and coordinate activity for a specific indication or brand.

You will be responsible for:

· Serve as single point of contact for respective business partners, including Medical Therapeutic Area or Functional Heads with responsibility for strategic

Associate Director, Global Medical Affairs Business Operations Partner

collaboration and executional leadership across an entire Therapeutic or Functional Area

· Provide business operational leadership for GMALs and Medical Directors/Therapeutic Area (TA) leads as a key thought partner, including but not limited to the process of developing annual strategic and tactical medical plans.

· Lead the ongoing reporting cadence against Medical Affairs goals and objectives for the TA, coordinating these updates through the use of tools, processes, procedures and calendars to ensure optimal senior management awareness of all insights and trends.

· Identify potential risks and develop mitigation plans.

· Key partner in ensuring tactical plans are in alignment with corporate business goals and managed proactively.

· Provide operational leadership in the development of Quarterly Business Reviews for the TA

· Ensure effective and efficient delivery of the key GMA Business Operations Activities within functions:

· Finance & Accruals,

· Contracting,

· HCP/AdBoard engagement, and

· Performance Management

· Manage multiple projects/initiatives simultaneously, whilst ensuring timely delivery

· Model behaviours of implementing best practices and a progressive mindset for the Business Operations team and stakeholders

· High awareness of policies and process to optimize operational execution

· Identify and operationalize opportunities for continuous improvement focused across internal, external and vendors.

· Develop Project Management methodology and policies and implement in various locations.

· Capacity to take on projects beyond regular scope of role.

· Maintain high level network of contacts within the organization.

· Leads Business Operations colleagues to coordinate the delivery of objectives.

· Identifies opportunities for exposure and development of Business Operations colleagues.

Essential requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree required.

· pharmaceutical industry experience

· Demonstrated ability to implement projects of strategic importance.

· Experience/ability to work in a matrix cross-functional environment, both onsite and remotely

· Proven ability to manage budget, and internal & external resources.

· Demonstrated success in delivering projects on-time with client satisfaction.

· Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated track record and ability to drive results as an effective a team member and project leader.

· Ability to professionally interact with all levels of the organization.

· Exercises foresight and judgment in making complex decisions. Acts independently with good judgement, when needed.

· Strong business acumen, analysis, problem solving, and leadership skills.

· Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

· Excellent problem solving, organizational, and negotiating skills.

· Flexibility, the ability to adapt to changing project scope and direction; particularly as projects require strategic thinking and solutions.

· Must demonstrate an energy and enthusiasm which brings a positive approach to all challenges.

· High ethics and integrity standards; ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.

· The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. 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 hours.

Desirable requirements:

· Relevant advanced degree (e.g., MD, PhD, MBA) preferred.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.