Senior Director, R&D Global Program Management

This is what you will do:

The Senior Director, Global Program Manager (GPM) is a member of the Global Portfolio and Program Management department (GPPM) supporting the Rare Disease Oncology R&D pipeline. In this role the candidate is a key strategic partner to the Rare Oncology Therapeutic Area Development and Global Marketing & Market Access (GM&MA) heads and the Rare Oncology Global Program Teams, associated R&D leadership, and cross-functional sub-teams. In addition to direct program management responsibilities of assigned programs, the Senior Director, GPPM will work closely with the Global Program Team Leads from R&D and GM&MA to ensure integrated program plans are aligned across the Rare Oncology portfolio, prioritized and deliver disease area strategy ambitions. This senior GPM position is responsible for overseeing the project management of programs across the Rare Oncology portfolio, closely collaborating with other Rare Oncology GPMs and is accountable for the execution and successful delivery of all associated deliverables, goals, and milestones. The Senior Director Global Program Manager Rare Oncology works to ensure that cross-functional teams operate effectively, fostering positive team dynamics and championing Alexion’s operating model. AS part of the Rare Oncology Leadership team, the Senior Director GPM Rare Oncology will partner with the Rare Oncology TA Lead and manage the Rare Oncology pipeline forum, strategy development, LTP/MTP and day-to-day activities to ensure seamless execution and collaboration between the Alexion Rare Disease Unit and Alexion/AZ functions as well as other AstraZeneca business units.

You will be responsible for:

Overseeing the planning, execution, and decision-making processes for Global Program Teams across the Rare Oncology portfolio in support of Alexion’s product development and lifecycle management

• Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to advance Alexion’s portfolio of Rare Oncology development programs in the most efficient and effective way and driving TA alignment for Sr Leader/Governance meetings

• Collaborating with AstraZeneca Oncology R&D to identify, analyze and transfer assets into the Rare Oncology TA as appropriate. Global Managing key activities and processes in line with the mission and vision set by the Rare Oncology TA leadership team

• Driving strategic business planning and execution against set goals

• Translating strategies into tangible deliverables for teams to execute and manage

• Resolving complex strategic and operational issues and interactions between programs, functions and business units

• Partnering with the R&D Portfolio Management Operations team to drive adherence to reporting standards and timelines

• Partnering with Finance to ensure budget optimization for all responsible programs and facilitating discussions and reviews of FTEs / resource needs / through periodic assessments with the heads of functions

• Representing the vision and mission of the Alexion GPPM to the Alexion organization and provide mentorship to junior staff

• Bringing project management leadership and expertise in the assessment and integration of external assets into the Alexion pipeline

You will need to have: Given the complex, cross-functional, and cross-program nature of development programs; the Rare Oncology GPM will need to execute in these core competencies:

• Proven leader with an ability to manage multiple complex cross-functional teams and processes in a fast-paced environment

• Executive level presentation skills and polished written and oral communication ability

Demonstrated experience in most stages of development and lifecycle management (e.g., pre-clinical through post launch) specifically Rare Oncology portfolio and or program management experience spanning oncology therapeutic life-cycle. With an emphasis on development.

• Strong analytical skills: Ability to synthesize complex inputs and recommend solutions.

• Effective problem-solving: Balancing priorities and guiding the team to maximize value.

• Organizational skills: Attention to detail and handling competing priorities efficiently.

• Strong influencing and interpersonal skills to operate and motivate a team in a matrix environment at all levels in the organization without authority

• Demonstrated experience using standard program management tools and software, including integrated development plans, timelines, risk management, and budget development and monitoring

• Recent experience with direct management of professional staff required

• Master’s degree minimum, with higher level degree preferred, plus a minimum of 15 years’ experience in pharmaceutical drug development and/or commercialization of branded drug products

• The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; problem solve; engage in complex and nonlinear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours

We would prefer for you to have:

• 15+ years of experience within one or more functional role(s) in pharmaceutical R&D drug development, biotechnology, or related industry

• Oncology, including rare oncology, development experience required

• Project Management Institute (PMI) qualifications or similar formal training preferred

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.