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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.
