Hybrid Executive Director, Global Project Leader – Oncology R&D

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About the role

  • Executive Director Global Product Lead in Oncology R&D at AstraZeneca, accountable for multiple global product teams and strategic leadership in oncology drug development.

Responsibilities

  • Join us at AstraZeneca as an Executive Director Global Product Lead (GPL) in Oncology R&D
  • Lead and be accountable for multiple global cross-functional early global product teams across diverse biological mechanisms
  • As the 'CEO' of the asset, you will have the chance to make a big impact
  • Overall leadership and accountability of multiple global cross functional early global product teams across diverse biological mechanisms from candidate selection through Phase III investment decisions
  • Accountable for the strategic leadership and execution for the product candidates
  • Effectively communicate across a broad range of audiences
  • Clearly articulate project specific strategies as it relates to the overall oncology strategy
  • Leads global product teams from preclinical candidate selection through proof of concept leading to Phase III Investment decisions.
  • Single point of accountability for the strategy, budget, timeline and execution of a portfolio of pre-clinical and clinical stage therapeutic candidates.
  • Create integrated product development plans which are aligned with business objectives and are differentiated from competitor products.
  • Lead and communicate the project development strategy at governance meetings to secure funding and endorsement of the strategy.
  • Lead the global project team to effectively manage/mitigate/communicate risk.
  • Monitor emerging data and pivot when deemed necessary.
  • Maintain a high degree of team effectiveness through collaboration, influence, and, as necessary, coaching and mentoring of cross-functional team members.
  • Maintain relationships with external investigators to ensure projects are consistent with evolving clinical.

Requirements

  • Graduate degree such as a PhD, PharmD or an MD/PhD is required
  • 10+ years experience leading oncology drug development
  • Demonstrated success in developing oncology agents
  • Industry experience in drug development including experience in early phase non-clinical and/or clinical drug development and regulatory knowledge
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of the Oncology therapeutic area with experience in diverse biological mechanisms
  • Broad understanding of the evolving clinical landscape in oncology
  • Demonstrated experience leading and motivating teams in a highly matrixed environment
  • Proven record of cultivating and managing internal and external cross-functional collaborations
  • Demonstrated success in influencing colleagues and senior leaders in various departments
  • Must demonstrate high integrity.
  • Experience in the development of biologics is highly desirable.
  • ADC/ IO/ Radio Conjugates (T cell engagers, immune redirecting agents, cell therapy, etc) development experience is highly desirable.
  • Due diligence experience as GPLs often are required to participate in business development.

Benefits

  • short-term incentive bonus opportunity
  • eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles)
  • to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles)
  • commission payment eligibility (sales roles)
  • qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
  • paid vacation and holidays
  • paid leaves
  • health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

Job title

Executive Director, Global Project Leader – Oncology R&D

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$246,069 - $369,104 per year

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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