Operations Lead
Respiratory & Immunology
Field Based - Nationwide 
Competitive salary & Benefits

Do you have expertise in, and passion for, Operations? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact the lives of patients, in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

At AstraZeneca UK, we bring life-changing medicines to patients across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. As a member of the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI), all of our sales, marketing and communications activities are subject to the ABPI Code of Practice. If you’re inspired by the possibilities of science to make a difference and ready to discover what you can do – join us!

It has been agreed that our AstraZeneca UK Commercial head office will move from Luton to Pancras Square, London in early 2022. Our move to Pancras Square offers us the strongest possible platform to transform the lives of patients in the UK, as the country’s leading biopharmaceutical company. It will bring AstraZeneca UK closer to our customers, partners and stakeholders in the UK’s healthcare environment, as well as foster greater collaboration with the wider AstraZeneca footprint.

What you’ll do

• Deliver national budget (sales target) and key performance metrics
• Ensure a consistent and timely approach to business planning across the business unit
• Be responsible for the delivery of systems and business processes that enable the Regional Business Director structure to be successful
• Be a member of the leadership team 
• Deliver accurate, insight driven financial forecasts to senior management
• Be responsible for driving implementation of business strategies 

Essential for the role

• Degree level of NHS qualification
• Full driving license
• Sales leadership and/or Marketing experience
• Business acumen and strategic thinking
• Project management
• Work collaboratively with cross functional teams
• Demonstrate leadership without authority UK market and NHS knowledge

Desirable for the role

• Performance management 
• Evidence of innovative initiatives to partner with the NHS
• Experience of working with third party providers
• ABPI qualification
• Degree level of NHS qualification

 
Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what’s next? 

Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope it’s yours.

Application close date: 28th May

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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.