AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company with a mission to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. We are seeking a seasoned, transformational leader with extensive pharmaceutical experience to lead our BioPharmaceuticals Business Unit (BBU) Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism (CVRM) Global and U.S Commercial Insights, Analytics and Forecasting (IAF) organization.
In this role, you will enable the success of the expanding CVRM portfolio through innovation and data-driven decision-making. You will be responsible for guiding and supporting a team of insights, analytics, and forecasting professionals, fostering a culture of engagement, professional development, and cross-functional collaboration.
Accountabilities:
Lead the development of Global and US insights, analytics, and forecasts for various business aspects such as Long-Term Plans, Mid-Term Plans, Early Asset Investment Decisions, Life Cycle Management, and Quarterly Business Reviews.
Encourage and foster innovative approaches, leveraging new technologies, AI, and ML to drive simplification, efficiency, and overall improvement in business operations and technical capabilities.
Lead and manage a large, diverse, multi-location, and multi-functional team, fostering a culture of fairness, engagement, coaching, and high performance.
Ensure effective collaboration with cross-functional commercial partners in Marketing, Market Access, Insights and Business Excellence, and Finance to maintain strategic alignment, produce high-quality deliverables, and achieve performance objectives.
Essential Skills/Experience:
BS/BA degree in business or related discipline. Advanced degree preferred (e.g., MBA, MPH, PharmD, PhD).
5 years of experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries including at least 5-7 years in commercial, market access or insights, analytics or forecasting with global and US
5 years of global people management experience.•
Experience building and optimizing teams and commercial capabilities
Demonstrated ability to cultivate large cross-functional initiatives and guide laterally and vertically.
Ability to manage multiple priorities based on changing business needs, as well as the ability to work in a team-based, exciting environment.
Desirable Skills/Experience:
10+ years of experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries
CVRM experience is strongly preferred.
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. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we're opening new ways to work, pioneering groundbreaking methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.
Where can I find out more?
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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.
