Head of Center for Innovations & Medical Excellence
AstraZeneca
Summary
Join us at AstraZeneca, where we are determined to change the practice of medicine and transform the way we view cancer. As the Head of Center for Innovations & Medical Excellence, you will be a pivotal member of the US medical leadership team, engaging with multiple partners across Research and Development (R&D) and Oncology Business Unit (OBU) - Medical and Commercial. You will lead a team of experts driving medical excellence across medical field teams and HQ medical, improving operational efficiencies, processes, administration, innovative and strategic projects, and internal and external partnerships.
Job description
Introduction to Role
Join us at AstraZeneca, where we are determined to change the practice of medicine and transform the way we view cancer. As the Head of Center for Innovations & Medical Excellence, you will be a pivotal member of the US medical leadership team, engaging with multiple partners across Research and Development (R&D) and Oncology Business Unit (OBU) - Medical and Commercial. You will lead a team of experts driving medical excellence across medical field teams and HQ medical, improving operational efficiencies, processes, administration, innovative and strategic projects, and internal and external partnerships.
Accountabilities
As the Head of Center for Innovations & Medical Excellence, your main duties will include acting as a Chief of Staff for the VP of USMA Oncology, developing a framework and operating model for Next-Gen Med Affairs within USMA Oncology, and building and leading a diverse and inclusive proactive team of authorities. You will also be responsible for optimizing insights capturing and applying the right systems and data sources available to the organization (internal & external), driving prioritization, efficiency, and operational excellence, and supervising and evaluating the impact of medical activities.
Essential Skills/Experience
- Advanced scientific Degree (MBBS, PharmD, PhD, or MD) or equivalent experience
- 7-10 years of global/in-market Pharma experience ideally in the oncology space
- Experience shaping, developing & successfully implementing plans
- Process management expertise: with experience in applying LEAN Methodology to reduce complexity
- Experience in strategic planning processes and tools
- Experience in understanding forecasts, budgets, financial processes, and tools
- Experience in an alliance or strategic partnership
- Experience in translating business needs into a coordinated plan
- Results-orientation with ability to develop creative and simple solutions to sophisticated problems
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Sophisticated scientific Degree (MBBS, PharmD, PhD, or MD) or equivalent experience and an MBA
- A minimum of 10 years of global/in-market pharma experience
- A minimum of 10 years of Oncology and R&D experience
- A minimum of 10 years of experience driving projects in Medical Affairs
- Experience crafting and implementing US/Global strategies
- Experience in leading large-scale, sophisticated transformation and projects
Requirements
- Advanced scientific Degree (MBBS, PharmD, PhD, or MD) or equivalent experience
- 7-10 years of global/in-market Pharma experience ideally in the oncology space
- Experience shaping, developing & successfully implementing plans
- Process management expertise: with experience in applying LEAN Methodology to reduce complexity
- Experience in strategic planning processes and tools
- Experience in understanding forecasts, budgets, financial processes, and tools
- Experience in an alliance or strategic partnership
- Experience in translating business needs into a coordinated plan
- Results-orientation with ability to develop creative and simple solutions to sophisticated problems
Benefits
- 401(k) plan
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Paid leaves
- Medical coverage
- Prescription drug coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Short-term incentive bonus
- Equity-based long-term incentive program
Company overview
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused pharmaceutical company dedicated to accelerating the delivery of life-changing medicines that create enduring value for patients, society, and shareholders. With a workforce of over 94,300 employees worldwide, the company operates across three core therapy areas: Oncology, BioPharmaceuticals (including Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, Respiratory & Immunology), and Rare Disease. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, AstraZeneca maintains strategic R&D centers in Cambridge, Gaithersburg (US), Boston (US), Gothenburg (Sweden), Shanghai, and Beijing. The company generated $54.1 billion in total revenue in 2024 and invested $13.6 billion in scientific research and development. AstraZeneca's bold aspiration is to be pioneers in science, lead in disease areas, and transform patient outcomes, with a goal to launch 20 new medicines and achieve $80 billion in total revenue by 2030. The company is recognized for its commitment to sustainability, health equity, and creating an inclusive work environment where diverse perspectives drive innovation.