Are you a strong negotiator and storyteller with a passion for connecting people and driving strategic projects? Join our team as a Business Development & Alliance Management Manager, where you will play a crucial role in mapping, managing, and monitoring activities related to AstraZeneca's strategic projects. This is an exciting opportunity to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate collaboration opportunities between AZ Brazil and AZ China.

 Accountabilities:

Map, manage and monitor activities related to AZ strategic projects

Coordinate internal/external resources for flawless project execution

Ensure all work fronts milestones are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget

Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility

Develop a detailed project plan to track progress, including updates to AZ Senior Management

Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs

Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques

Manage relationships with all internal/external stakeholders

Perform risk management to minimize project risks

Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation and ensure project governance

Define best practices in Project Management

 You will need to have:

Bachelor degree or equivalent

English fluency

Proven working experience as a project manager

Knowledge in pharma industry sector

Solid technical background, with understanding of project manager tools, methodologies, and skills needed

Excellent client-facing and communication skills (written and verbal)

Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office

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We would prefer for you to have: 

PMP / PRINCE II / Agile certification

Experience working in international environments

Strong negotiation skills

Ability to adapt to diverse patient needs

At AstraZeneca, we are storytellers and negotiators who connect people together, bridging the gap between payer and government, local and global. Our Market Access team plays a crucial role in ensuring access and affordability for those who need it the most. We thrive in a dynamic environment that empowers us to apply creative thinking and build partnerships across the healthcare ecosystem. By bringing our innovative products to market, we help build a world-class reputation while serving our patients sustainably.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now to join our team!

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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.