Associate Director (External R&D Project & Portfolio Management)

Associate Director (External R&D Project & Portfolio Management)

Introduction to role

The Associate Director, External R&D Project & Portfolio Management, plays a crucial role within AstraZeneca's Oncology External R&D group. This project management position focuses on supporting key oncology collaborations and partnerships with academic institutions globally. There is a particular emphasis in this role on project management activities relating to the Partners of Choice (PoC) Network, a global consortium between AstraZeneca and select top academic institutions and oncology medical centers, which aims to change the clinical paradigm in some of the hardest-to-treat cancers through the application of innovative translational science.

Accountabilities

• Provide project management support for key academic oncology collaborations and external partnerships within the Partners of Choice Network.

• Coordinate calls for proposals for PoC collaborations. Facilitate and manage the proposal review process, including governance preparation.

• Work closely with the alliance leads for each PoC site to track the PoC collaboration portfolio from contracting through collaboration execution and close-out.

• Partner with PoC lead to organize and run internal and external PoC project management meetings, site engagements, and network meetings and events.

• Liaise with PoC site leads and project managers for updates and information exchange regarding ongoing and planned collaborations, as well as PoC meetings and events.

• Provide project management support to activities and events related to External R&D’s other key academic alliances.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline with 5+ years of experience in project management within an R&D environment (e.g. Discovery, Translational Medicine, Drug Development program management).

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with keen attention to detail.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to effectively understand and act on complex information under high time pressure.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to collaborate effectively within teams and with external partners.

• Ability to work independently and make decisions confidently within a dynamic environment.

Desired Skills/Experience

• Master’s degree in a relevant scientific or business discipline preferred

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold 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 daring world.

Join a dedicated Oncology team that's growing fast and building a strong track record of success. Our pioneering approach is identifying and treating patients earlier, focusing on early-stage cancer trials and evolving based on their needs. As a team, we are deeply committed to transforming the lives of patients living with cancer, with the ultimate aim of eliminating cancer as a cause of death. There's no better place to make an impact. Here we are uniquely placed with the funding, ambition, and bravery to make it happen.

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The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $134,866-$202,299. 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

09-Apr-2025

Closing Date

23-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.