Technical Director overseeing project’s technical vision transitioning from prototype to production. Leading engineering efforts and ensuring technical architecture for game development.
About the role
- Executive Director leading Oncology R&D strategy at AstraZeneca. Driving portfolio decisions and strategic partnerships to tackle cancer and improve patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Develop and prioritize Oncology R&D portfolio strategy: Lead the creation of comprehensive therapeutic area strategies that integrate clinical, scientific, and commercial insights to shape portfolio decisions and investment priorities across assets and platforms.
- Define strategic direction for growth: Establish and communicate clear strategic direction for near- and long-term growth, ensuring alignment with company-wide oncology objectives and addressing evolving market dynamics.
- Advise executive senior leadership: Provide disciplined, insight driven recommendations on complex strategic topics to C-suite stakeholders, delivering clear and actionable guidance on portfolio optimization and investment decisions.
- Partner across the enterprise: Collaborate with leaders across clinical development, discovery, business development, and other key functions to create cohesive long-term strategies that drive innovation and impact.
- Analyze and generate strategic insights: Conduct rigorous analysis of internal and external data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for portfolio growth and optimization, translating findings into actionable strategic recommendations.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration: Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability across all stakeholder groups, partnering with internal and external stakeholders to deliver on high-impact strategic objectives.
- Drive effective communication: Ensure clear and compelling communication of strategy, progress, and priorities to diverse audiences, both internal and external, maintaining transparency and alignment across the organization.
- Navigate complex strategic landscapes: Integrate understanding of clinical trial design, competitive dynamics, regulatory environments, and market access considerations to inform strategic prioritization and investment decisions.
- Lead and develop talent: Guide and develop team members, maintaining trusted partnerships with clinical, commercial and strategy leaders, and influencing senior stakeholders across Oncology R&D without formal authority.
- Ensure strategic excellence: Drive clarity and consistency across key strategic processes, establishing best practices and maintaining rigorous standards for analysis, decision-making, and execution.
Requirements
- BA/BS and 10 years of experience in life sciences or consulting firm with focus in life science programs, OR MS/MBA and 8+ years of experience OR PhD or MD and 5+ years of experience
- Deep understanding of Oncology Therapeutic Area Strategy which may include a specific disease area and/or platform technologies, with proven experience in the pharmaceutical industry or consulting contributing to strategic planning and portfolio decisions
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with senior executive teams
- Ability to think critically, creatively and to anticipate and solve problems, with excellent analysis and fact-based decision-making capabilities
- Highly intellectually capable with agility and adaptability, motivated by working in a fast-paced field with clear societal impact.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
- Qualified retirement programs
- Paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves)
- Short-term incentive bonuses
- Equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles.
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