At AstraZeneca, we work together across global boundaries to make an impact and find answers to challenges. We do this with the utmost integrity even in the most demanding situations because we are committed to doing the right thing. We put patients first and follow the science to bring life-changing medicines to patients that need them.
Accountabilities/Responsibilities Partners with the Functional Lead to provide leadership in project ideation to implementation on overarching asset strategies and optimizes global to local interfaces for delivery. Manage stakeholders across ongoing initiatives and identify risks, recommend mitigations, and resolve issues to meet timelines. Leads effective meeting management for a Function (e.g., Global MSL Excellence) on team meetings with clear agendas, concrete action items, and tracking of deliverables for on-target submission. Facilitates budget planning for the function, including forecasting, phasing, and prioritization across the business planning cycle as well as rollup into Long Range Plans (LRPs). Responsible for strategic planning and prioritization of functional team deliverables and high-impact projects (Future of Field Medical, ECLIPSE). Partner with MSLE Leads to drive preparedness and execution of five monthly Field Medical Leadership Team (FMLT) meetings (one per Tumor Area). Provide coordination and oversight of the OBU MSL Ambassador program (nomination/selection process, development sessions, oversight of congress insight activities, etc.). Coordinates across functions & business units to drive MSL reporting metrics and analytics. Continuously strives for improvement on ways of working to share best practices to streamline and simplify the business processes. Accountable for implementation of medical standards to ensure compliant functioning of the organization. Culture Encourage a vibrant, entrepreneurial, and externally facing team focused on the delivery of successful projects and programs that support courageous leadership, innovation, and collaboration. Collaborate strongly with other Project Leaders to embed best practice. Flexible mindset and dedication to efficient productivity.
Required Experience Minimum of 5 years experience in pharmaceutical industry or related health industry. Minimum of 2 years experience in Medical Affairs, Commercial and R&D (Global, regional, or local). Understanding of the development and commercialization of pharmaceutical products. Experience of successful influencing cross-functionally, cross-culturally and cross-brands. Experience of effective working in a multi-cultural, matrixed environment. Experience working in a global setting, managing stakeholders within different time zones. Experience preparing and/or delivering presentations to executive leadership. Experience in planning and leading strategic initiatives. Preferred Requirements Graduate-level degree in sciences or business degree. Six Sigma Medical/Process Excellence and/or Project Management/PMP/FPX certification is a plus but not required. Proficient understanding of medical, scientific, and/or commercial pharmaceutical marketplace of Oncology. Core Job Behaviors Secures commitment from peers/colleagues to adopt new work processes, systems, and approaches to embed change. Able to deliver high-quality work outputs despite ambiguity or a constantly evolving environment. Able to maintain confidentiality, and adapt to change while simultaneously maintaining focus on objectives and envisioning the bigger picture. Demonstrated ability to work across functions and lead without formal authority. Strong collaborative skills: able to work cross-functionally and with virtual teams, to build trust, commitment, and engagement. Adjusts approach to secure a positive and respectful outcome. Demonstrated knowledge and very wide understanding of the global business context. Excellent communication (written and oral); evidence of strong independence and innovative seeker of strategic solutions.
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