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 difficult situations because we are committed to doing the right thing. We continuously forge partnerships that help pursue world-class medicines in new ways, combining our people’s exceptional skills with those of people from all over the globe.

The Oncology therapy area at AstraZeneca is unparalleled. We have built and strategically acquired one of the most promising Oncology pipelines in the industry. You will be among inspiring oncology industry leaders who will keep you engaged and empower you to be the best. We seek out opportunities to do dynamic and significant work which means we won't just follow the same course of action time and again if we can see potential in a different way of building life changing medicine.

Cambridge is one of the most exciting bioscience hotspots in the world. It is home to one of AstraZeneca’s three strategic, global R&D Centres and plays a central role in our mission to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. With more than 440 life sciences and healthcare organisations in Cambridge, providing 19,000 jobs locally, being in Cambridge enables the delivery of our science-led strategy. It is where we carry out cutting-edge science and contribute to an environment that drives the convergence of scientific innovation and talent.

The Central Cambridge site offers various amenities to help boost productivity and help keep our employees happy and healthy. This includes an on-site gym, employee health centre, electric vehicle charging stations, multiple cafeterias and is a short walk from Cambridge Train Station. You will find newly-designed, collaborative work spaces to suit a variety of working styles.

As a Project Manager, you will support successful delivery of complex, strategic projects globally across multiple Oncology R&D functions and sites. You are accountable for effectively leading the planning and execution of projects, prioritising your work in alignment with the Oncology R&D strategy, applying structured project management and organisational change tools and processes and actively building standard methodology project management capabilities within Operational Management.

Key responsibilities:

• Apply structured methodologies and tools to translate project vision and scope into practical and implementable project plans that ensure sustainable, impactful solutions in a timely and efficient manner.
• Drive cross-functional project teams to ensure successful delivery of projects
• Track and report on the progress of assigned projects to the appropriate governance, partners and senior management.
• Actively manage and reports project issues and risks, including concerns, as appropriate.
• With the project sponsor, prepare and present reviews, approvals and project updates to appropriate steering committees, Oncology R&D Leadership Team, and other key stakeholders. Ensure stakeholders are always kept appropriately informed of project status.
• Establish and leverage best practices for project planning and execution that are fit-for-purpose.
• Advocate for appropriate project management and execution discipline across Oncology R&D to ensure effective and efficient delivery of defined business results.
• Drive Oncology R&D objectives and supports the broader community.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, related operations/manufacturing field or business
• Strong Project Management experience gained over the course of your career
• Significant experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry
• Proven track record of success in delivering strategic, complex, cross-functional and multi-site projects on-time, on-budget and to committed deliverables to generate significant business value
• Takes appropriate initiative and accountability including proactively prioritizing work in alignment with business requirements
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration and communications skills
• Excellent team management skills
• Experienced in using MS Office Suite, especially PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Comfort with ambiguity and fast pace

This role can be based at our Cambridge, UK or Gaithersburg, MD location.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Creating a more agile and inclusive environment means building an inspiring culture where we celebrate innovative thinking. This means we are opening up new ways to work, ground-breaking methods and bringing excellent teams together. Above all, we are passionate about science and driven to always put patients first.

So, what’s next!

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

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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.