At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and commit real resources to make it happen, because an opportunity no matter how small can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicine is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential.

Within Oncology R&D, we have created and strategically acquired one of the most promising Oncology pipelines in the industry.  We also create partnerships with a variety of biotechnology companies to leverage new, disruptive technologies. 

We are seeking a senior leader with strong oncology clinical experience to join our Late Stage Development Oncology team as a Global Medicines Lead. In this role you will have high level accountabilities that are critical to the delivery of AZ business objectives and portfolio value targets. As Global Medicine Leader, you will be accountable for the strategic leadership of the cross-functional Global Product Team to deliver successful global product strategy aligned to the global brand strategy through the brand’s life cycle.

Responsibilities:

• You will lead the cross functional GPT to develop optimal phase III trials for registration of the biopharmaceutical asset for which you are accountable.
• You will lead the Global Product Team (GPT) in governance interactions for phase III ID and deliver governance-approved business cases within tolerance on time, cost and quality
• You will shape the pharmaceutical asset’s integrated strategic science story from Late Development through Life Cycle Management (LCM), including registration and non-registration studies program
• You will lead external engagements with key thought leaders, physician scientists and experts at scientific advisory boards and represent AstraZeneca’s company position in these forums
• You will facilitate and create development strategies that consider unmet medical need, existing scientific & clinical data, global regulatory requirements and probability of technical success that result in high impact, practice changing clinical studies
• You are accountable for the pharmaceutical asset to support internal and external portfolio reporting (e.g. CEO briefings, annual results communications etc.). Partnering with Investor Relations to develop and actively lead the external messages for the analyst community for quarterly and end of year results and all other material business interactions

Essential Requirements:

• M.D. degree or equivalent; Specialty training or board eligibility in Medical Oncology strongly desired
• Demonstrated clinical research expertise in Oncology with a preference for direct expertise in Immuno-Oncology, Tumor Immunology, and/or Immunotherapy
• Experience in Phase 3 program development and trial conduct
• Business acumen - understands unmet market needs; provides clear path to win; demonstrated track record in driving innovation
• Demonstrated track record of senior leadership of multi-disciplinary project teams in a highly matrixed environment and ability to make decisions in the face of uncertainty
• Experience with global, regulatory submissions and interacting with major health authorities; NDA and/or BLA submission experience strongly desired
• Ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels of the organization
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally

Next Steps – Apply today!

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