Global Project Lead, Immunology
Global Project Leader (Senior Director level) Immunology
Location: Boston, MA (Seaport Blvd)
Introduction to role:
We are looking for a Global Project Leader in Early Respiratory and Immunology (Early R&I). In this position you will be driven by science and innovation and the desire to develop novel therapies for patients with respiratory or immunology diseases. The Projects Department is a key part of the Early R&I organization where you as Global Project Leader will lead science, preclinical and drug development strategies for early assets in a cross functional matrix, from Discovery Lead Optimization (LO) up to end of Ph2b clinical evaluations. You will report to the Head of Projects in Early R&I and be accountable to the Early R&I Leadership Team.
Accountabilities:
You will be accountable for the strategy and execution of several pre-clinical and clinical stage drug projects, across all modalities. For each project, you will lead cross-functional experts to build a vibrant and ambitious project team focused on the delivery of a clinical proof of concept and a winning novel therapy. Bold ambitions are balanced with risk management, and you constantly seek to build a strong disease area and scientific understanding within the project team to deliver high quality results, in right time, at right cost. To do this, you seek both internal and external senior influence and encourage risk taking. Your colleagues will count on you to provide feedback and mentoring, and you will be challenged to develop and learn via the project leader community. Your accountabilities will include:
Driving project strategy and scientific rigor in alignment with disease area and portfolio strategy
Development of Target Product Profiles for early space assets
Effective project communication
Project resourcing and budget
Initiation and fostering of external collaborations to improve the project portfolio
Development and mentoring of key talent
Collaboration with peer project leaders to continuously improve standard methodology with the aim of building outstanding project leadership
Essential Skills/Experience:
You are an experienced, senior Project Leader with strong integrity and leadership capabilities. You have a scientific background supplemented by a PhD. You possess great stakeholder management skills and you are an effective communicator – promoting innovation and entrepreneurial thinking.
You have:
Advanced degree in Life Sciences and a PhD degree with > 10 years' experience of Pharma industry, preferably in immunology
Track record of delivering high profile early drug development projects globally
Experience of managing global teams with a significant budget
Stakeholder interaction at Senior Executive level and above
Proven leadership from cross-functional and cross-cultural environment
Excellent communication skills
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
Why AstraZeneca:
At AstraZeneca, we follow the science to explore and innovate. We are working towards treating, preventing, modifying and even curing some of the world's most complex diseases. Here we have the potential to grow our pipeline and positively impact the lives of billions of patients around the world. We are committed to making a difference and have built our business around our passion for science. Now we are fusing data and technology with the latest scientific innovations to achieve the next wave of breakthroughs. It's our combination of curiosity and courage that drives us, inspired by the possibility of doing things that have never been done before. Empowered to step up, we free ourselves from fear of failure to dig deep into the biology of complex diseases and make bold decisions. Celebrating our successes and failures along the way.
Are you ready to make a difference? Apply now and join us in our journey to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines!
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.
