Are you ready to lead a dynamic team and make a significant impact on the future of healthcare? As the Global Early Asset & Business Development Senior Director, you will be at the forefront of driving strategic business decisions and shaping the future of our pipeline. Reporting to the Global Head of Insights & Analytics, CVRM, you will collaborate with various teams to provide market insights that influence key investment decisions and business development opportunities. This role is pivotal in ensuring the success of our early asset commercial strategies and global product initiatives.

Accountabilities

Serve as a strong business partner to the Early Assets and BD teams, including 5-8 Commercial Stakeholders managing various aspects of the early CVRM pipeline

Lead I&A planning for over two dozen Ph2b/Ph3 investment decisions and advise on market potential for approximately 10 NME potential launches

Oversee robust and fast-paced Business Development Opportunity Assessments

Collaborate across broader CVRM I&A Teams to ensure consistency in assumptions from Early to Late Pipeline

Provide strategic vision over NME Market Opportunity Assessments

Act as the primary contact for external communications related to key messages and I&A statistics

Lead the Global TA Strategy Business Process and New Opps Strategic Planning

Plan and align Insights/Budget required to inform FRC/LSPC Decisions

Manage complexity with well-integrated synthesized insights and instill confidence amidst ambiguity

Build a high-performing team and develop talent to meet both career and organizational goals

Understand the business, competitive landscape, market, and customer to inform strategic plans, challenge assumptions, and identify creative solutions to business issues

Maintain a global view and strategic mindset to assess long-term pipeline possibilities and risks

Value diverse perspectives and cultural norms, driving team engagement and collaboration with internal/external partners

Ensure all primary research is conducted in accordance with internal AZ compliance policies and best practices, with preferred vendors

Essential Skills/Experience

BS/BA degree in science or commercial related

Good business acumen, strategic thinking, and understanding of sales and marketing business practices

Good financial modeling and forecasting skills

Proven ability to lead teams through competing business priorities/deadlines

Experience in the pharmaceutical or consumer industries

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong interpersonal, inclusive leadership, and collaboration skills

Comfortable working in a matrix environment

Demonstrates self-awareness and willingness to learn through stretch opportunities as well as adapts to coaching, actively pursuing growth in development areas

Desirable Skills/Experience

PhD/MBA

In-depth knowledge of regional market dynamics through to in-market or regional experience

Demonstrates ability to influence laterally and vertically

High degree of creativity and innovation in developing new approaches, processes, and methodologies

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by our commitment to put patients first. Our innovative pipeline is designed to address unmet needs across various therapeutic areas, from nephrology to immunology. We are dedicated to transforming patient care by harnessing science with technology, connecting the entire healthcare ecosystem, and providing comprehensive support throughout the patient journey. Join us in making a meaningful difference to patients' lives and contributing to society.

Ready to take on this exciting challenge? Apply now and be part of our journey!

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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.