DIRECTOR, EXTERNAL SCIENCE & VENDOR STRATEGY LEAD, SAFETY SCIENCES
Location: Gothenburg SE, Barcelona ES, Gaithersburg MD, Boston MA, Cambridge UK
At AstraZeneca, we push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. Our global Safety Sciences organization delivers innovative non-clinical safety science and toxicology expertise to enable the discovery, development and registration of novel medicines.
As a science-driven business, we continuously strive to innovate to enhance our scientific capabilities, accelerate the speed at which we bring medicines forward and drive productivity in our delivery.
External collaborations with top academic institutes, leading biotechs, regulatory agencies, efficient CROs and peer-pharma partners are essential for us to be successful. Therefore, we are now recruiting a
Director, External Science & Vendor Strategy Lead, Safety Sciences.
The role can be based at any of our R&D sites in Gothenburg (Sweden), Gaithersburg MD (DC metro area, US), Boston MA (US), Cambridge (UK) or Barcelona (Spain), it is part of the Safety Sciences Leadership Team and reports directly to the VP, Global Head of Safety Sciences.
Job description:
Design, implement and execute a Safety Sciences external science and vendor strategy that enhances innovation, flexibility, productivity and speed of delivery by synergizing internal capabilities with external opportunities.
Responsible for scouting external opportunities and leading partnerships with academic, biotech, regulatory, CRO and peer-pharma partners to drive strategic priorities for Safety Sciences
Works across disciplines in a complex matrix environment, with stakeholders across R&D to drive scientific innovation and operational agility, impacting Safety Sciences excellence across therapeutic areas and modalities.
As part of the Safety Sciences Leadership Team, contributes to the Safety Sciences strategy to deliver safe medicines to patients.
Combines an awareness of the external science, vendor landscape and industry trends with anticipation of future portfolio needs to prioritize novel or expand existing external opportunities.
Contributes to internal and external scientific reputation and delivers productivity gains.
Role model demonstration of all AZ Values, championing We are entrepreneurial.
Qualifications that apply to the role:
Strong academic background with PhD in a relevant field (e.g. Biology, Pharmacology, Toxicology), with high quality publications.
Track record of scientific innovation, leading development and application of cutting-edge, novel science as well as identifying and driving value from collaborations with academia, biotech, pharma industry and CRO partners.
Robust understanding of drug discovery and development (ideally, but not essentially, with experience in drug safety).
Strong matrix leadership, communication and presentation skills, ability to work across scientific disciplines and bridge organizational boundaries.
Experience with identifying, establishing and delivering impact from collaborations.
Ability to handle multiple projects and / or tasks concurrently in a fast-paced environment and interpret and integrate complex datasets to draw conclusions that drive vendor relationship strategy.
Affinity with working across geographies and cultures.
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we fuel ambitious thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
Join the team unlocking the power of what science can do. We are working towards treating, preventing, modifying and even curing some of the world's most complex diseases. Here we have the potential to grow our pipeline and positively impact the lives of billions of patients around the world. We are committed to making a difference by fusing data and technology with the latest scientific innovations to achieve the next wave of breakthroughs. Our combination of curiosity and courage drives us to explore new possibilities without fear of failure. We celebrate our successes and learn from our failures along the way. Our inclusive environment allows us to work seamlessly as one team, using diverse global knowledge to create the greatest impact on disease.
If your passion is science and you want to be part of a team that makes a bigger impact on patients' lives, then there's no better place to be. Apply now!
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The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from 178,540.80 - 267,811.20 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 experience. In 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
04-Mar-2025Closing Date
04-Apr-2025Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.