GLOBAL EARLY ASSET & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SENIOR DIRECTOR - INSIGHTS, ANALYTICS & FORECASTING

Are you ready to lead a dynamic team and make a significant impact on the future of healthcare? As the Global Early Asset & Business Development Senior Director, you will be at the forefront of driving strategic business decisions and shaping the future of our pipeline.
Reporting to the Global Head of Insights & Analytics, CVRM, you will collaborate with various teams to provide market insights that influence key investment decisions and business development opportunities.
This role is pivotal in ensuring the success of our early asset commercial strategies and global product initiatives.
Accountabilities Serve as a strong business partner to the Early Assets and BD teams, including 5-8 Commercial Stakeholders managing various aspects of the early CVRM pipeline Lead I&A planning for over two dozen Ph2b/Ph3 investment decisions and advise on market potential for approximately 10 NME potential launches Oversee robust and fast-paced Business Development Opportunity Assessments Collaborate across broader CVRM I&A Teams to ensure consistency in assumptions from Early to Late Pipeline Provide strategic vision over NME Market Opportunity Assessments Act as the primary contact for external communications related to key messages and I&A statistics Lead the Global TA Strategy Business Process and New Opps Strategic Planning Plan and align Insights/Budget required to inform FRC/LSPC Decisions Manage complexity with well-integrated synthesized insights and instill confidence amidst ambiguity Build a high-performing team and develop talent to meet both career and organizational goals Understand the business, competitive landscape, market, and customer to inform strategic plans, challenge assumptions, and identify creative solutions to business issues Maintain a global view and strategic mindset to assess long-term pipeline possibilities and risks Value diverse perspectives and cultural norms, driving team engagement and collaboration with internal/external partners Ensure all primary research is conducted in accordance with internal AZ compliance policies and best practices, with preferred vendors Essential Skills/Experience BS/BA degree in science or commercial related Good business acumen, strategic thinking, and understanding of sales and marketing business practices Good financial modeling and forecasting skills Proven ability to lead teams through competing business priorities/deadlines Experience in the pharmaceutical or consumer industries Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong interpersonal, inclusive leadership, and collaboration skills Comfortable working in a matrix environment Demonstrates self-awareness and willingness to learn through stretch opportunities as well as adapts to coaching, actively pursuing growth in development areas Desirable Skills/Experience PhD/MBA In-depth knowledge of regional market dynamics through to in-market or regional experience Demonstrates ability to influence laterally and vertically High degree of creativity and innovation in developing new approaches, processes, and methodologies At AstraZeneca, we are driven by our commitment to put patients first.
Our innovative pipeline is designed to address unmet needs across various therapeutic areas, from nephrology to immunology.
We are dedicated to transforming patient care by harnessing science with technology, connecting the entire healthcare ecosystem, and providing comprehensive support throughout the patient journey.
Join us in making a meaningful difference to patients' lives and contributing to society.
Ready to take on this exciting challenge? Apply now and be part of our journey! 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.