Business Planning And Operations Associate Director | (A201)

We are seeking a Project Manager in Translational Medicine to join a world class centre for discovery and development of innovative cancer medicines. Based in Barcelona, you will provide expert leadership in developing, communicating and managing strategy in conjunction with the leadership team ensuring internal cross-functional and external alignment.Be part of fulfilling our ambition to be world leaders in Oncology. We are already the fastest growing team within AstraZeneca and across the industry, and there are countless new indications and targets in our game-changing pipeline. The vision of AstraZeneca Oncology is to redefine cancer, redefine our solutions to cancer, and restore patients' lives. To achieve this,

we have an exciting and diverse portfolio that focuses on four scientific platforms that we believe show the greatest potential for yielding effective medicines for cancer patients. A place built on courage, curiosity and collaboration - we make bold decisions driven by patient outcomes. Empowered to lead at every level, free to ask questions and take smart risks that write the next chapter for our pipeline.**Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities**:- Manages the day-to-day operations of the TICA organization to deliver R&D; strategic projects and meet agreed scopes, timelines, deliverables, budgets, resource estimates, and success criteria.- Project management support of strategic initiatives that are a business priority.- Arranging meetings to deliver the projects and ensures meetings are scheduled in advance with appropriate agendas and meeting content.- Tracks input and output for key deliverables including elements of data handling.- Provides tracking of sample shipments and logistics,

in accordance with HBS compliance.- Designs and maintains Project SharePoint site to ensure organizational information, guidance documents.**Essential Requirements and Qualifications**:- BA/BSc in a biological science or other scientific degree with a minimum of 5 years of Pharmaceutical Industry experience (or the equivalent) in Project Management or PhD with experience in drug development.- Strong organizational skills required, including good time management skills. Must be highly organized and able to work independently on multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.- Demonstrated track record of success in delivering complex,

cross-functional and multi-site projects on-time and on-budget.- Takes appropriate initiative and accountability including proactively prioritizing work in alignment with business requirements.- Experienced in using MS Office Suite, especially PowerPoint, Word and Excel.- Strong interpersonal and communications skills.- Highly developed problem solving and risk management skills.- Highly developed influencing and collaborative working skills.

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