Senior Director, Global Strategic Alignment Cell Therapy Platform

This is what you will do

As the Senior Director of Global Strategic Alignment, you will ensure alignment and coherence across our global operations and strategic initiatives within the Development, Regulatory, and Safety (DRS) Department and report to theED, DevelopmentStrategyand Integration.You will work closely with executive leadership to drive strategic planning, execution, and performance monitoring, ensuring that our activities align with our long-termobjectivesand contribute to our overall growth and success.You will translate theALXNCell Tx platform vision into clear, actionable plans for delivery acrossthe TAsand functions.Working in a cross-matrix team with shifting priorities in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment, this includes adapting ways of working for the unique needs ofourCell Therapy programs. 

You willbe responsible for

• Lead the development and refinement of global strategic plans, collaborate with key stakeholders globally across functions and regions. Translate corporateCellTxvision into actionable strategies,milestonesand initiativesglobally. 

• Drive alignment of strategic priorities across functions and geographies to ensure coherence and alignment of resource allocation. Foster collaboration and integration to maximize synergies and minimize redundancies

• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Therapeutic Area (TA) Heads and DRS leadership and other keystakeholders within the AZ Cell Tx environment. 

• Drive organizational change initiatives to support the implementation of strategic prioritieswithin the Cell Txplatfrom. 

• Effectively create and manage change management strategies across DRS to communicate,implementand manage adoption to ensure successful execution.

• Exhibit an entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to routinely predict,identify, generate, and evaluate alternative solutions to barriers in the business to keep the portfolio progressing to plan.

• Drive fiscal prudence whilebalancing withoperational effectiveness in DRS by pressure testing study budgets, minimizingspend, developing strategies for cost savings while building internal knowledge &expertisein the delivery of clinical trials.  

• Lead cross-functional & global business excellence initiatives to streamline or developprocess, speed upexecutionand remove barriers across DRS.

• Ensure approaches are in full compliance with all legal, compliance, and regulatory requirements.

You will need to have

• A degree in a science-related industry or business administration with a proventrack recordin thepharma, biotech, or CRO Industry.Experience with advanced therapies or complex clinical platforms is preferred.(Ph.D., MSc, MBA, BSc.)

• Experience with cellTxdevelopmentorplatform managementis a plus

• A minimum of 10 years of managerial experience in Business Management, Alliance, Business operations, or related roles within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.Demonstrated experienceoperatingacross global,cross-matrix environments. 

• Experience withmanaging multiple projects with the ability to deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information and derive actionable insights.

• Excellent leadership and influencing skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams and driving change in a dynamic environment.

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex ideas to diverse audiences.

• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset and a passion for driving innovation and growth.

Working at Alexion

We’re inspired to think differently, to create better outcomes. By creating an unparalleled employee experience, our organization is equipped to adapt and enrich employees with a productive, engaging, and enjoyable work experience, while accelerating world-class leadership and innovation capabilities that can deliver on our mission. Each of us is accountable for delivering innovative medicines and supportive technology with integrity so we can truly understand and better the lives of people affected by rare diseases. Together, we can transform lives every day.

The Highest Standards

By operating with the highest standards of ethics and integrity, we aspire to live up to the expectations of patients, physicians, and ourselves, and to earn trust in our communities.

Diversity

We encourage diversity of backgrounds and ideas. We genuinely care for and respect each other, working together as a high-performing team to deliver extraordinary results while embracing different perspectives.

Dedication

The dedication and passion of our employees enable us to stay focused on what matters most. We push ourselves to achieve the highest level of medical innovation, and to redefine what it means to live with a rare disease.

This role has an expectation of working in the office 3 days a week. When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working give 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 ambitious world.

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.