About AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a global, science‑led biopharmaceutical company and our innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide. This is the place to make an impact. Here we ensure everyone can reach their full potential, perform at their best and make a valued contribution to the enterprise. Within Biopharmaceuticals R&D, we are empowered to be bold, take calculated risks and use our intelligence and courage to always follow the science.
Biopharmaceuticals Strategy, Business Development & Alliances, Competitive Intelligence Team
Our team is being built to sit at the center of Biopharmaceuticals R&D – driving our R&D strategy and addressing the unmet needs and future focus of AstraZeneca's Biopharmaceuticals pipeline. We operate both internally and externally, leading collaboration and acquisition opportunities as well as partnering closely with external alliances.
Role Overview
In this role, you will report to the SVP, Biopharmaceuticals R&D Strategy, Business Development & Alliances, Competitive Intelligence and be accountable for developing and delivering the Therapeutic Area Strategy for our Immunology pipeline, based on our latest priorities.
What you will do
* Deliver end‑to‑end Immunology Strategy, including:
* Clear understanding and prioritisation of current and future unmet needs
* Immunology strategic vision for both near‑term and long‑term
* Integrated clinical strategy across all assets within the same mechanistic area
* Competitive early pipeline / long‑term portfolio
* Above‑asset initiatives (e.g., Translational Medicine, Precision Medicine, Data Sciences)
How you will operate
* Lead the Immunology Council to define priorities and deliverables of Immunology Strategy
* Develop a clear strategic framework/structure to guide teams through complex strategies
* Lead and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop Immunology strategy content (e.g., GPTs, Clinical Development, Discovery, BD, Lifecycle and Pipeline, Competitive Intelligence)
* Provide strategic counselling to the SVP Strategy and other senior leaders
Qualifications
* MS/MBA or PhD with proven executive‑level experience in life sciences or a consulting firm with a focus on life science programs, or experience working in research, and/or with data, analysis and fact‑based decision‑making
* Experience of working in and knowledge of the therapeutic areas of Immunology
* A strategic high‑level overview of AstraZeneca’s portfolio within Immunology
* Proven experience working within the fields of strategy or competitive intelligence
* Ability to interact and communicate effectively with senior executive teams
* Demonstrated ability to lead and influence experienced professionals
* Ability to think critically, creatively and to anticipate and solve problems
* Ability to navigate and be successful in a fast‑paced, highly‑matrixed work environment
* Strong analytical and communication skills
* Effective interpersonal and relationship management skills with a consultative approach and the ability to interact and build trust
* Operational effectiveness, highly organized process with follow‑through
* Strong initiative to understand our core business goals and establish processes or programmes to set direction, generate alignment and push forward
* Financial background and understanding of forecasts, budgets, financial activities and tools
* Resourceful, motivated, influential and proactive; able to prioritize in a fast‑growing organisation
* Experience in strategic planning processes and tools
* Scientific background
* Understanding of the pharmaceutical business (including R&D)
* Experience in translating business needs into a coordinated plan from cross‑functional senior leadership team
* Ability to develop creative and simple solutions to complex problems
* Knowledge and experience of competitive intelligence work in life sciences
Benefits & Culture
At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We're on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.
Next Steps
So, what's next? Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it's yours.
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