Associate Director Of Strategic Planning & Execution For Us Medical Affairs
Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of rare diseases? As the Associate Director of Strategic Planning & Execution for US Medical Affairs, you will drive strategic initiatives and collaborate with Therapeutic Area (TA) Leadership teams to align projects with our overarching goals. Your role will involve analyzing, resolving, and communicating key strategic programs, enabling informed decision-making that contributes to our success. With your project management expertise, you'll ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
Responsibilities
Strategic Partnership :
- Develop annual enterprise strategy for assigned TA and / or Function and ensure effective, efficient, and equitable delivery of key strategic programs and operational activities
- Oversight of business progress against performance targets through outcomes and metrics tracking / reporting
- Highlight and communicate US Medical impact and effectiveness throughout all levels of the organization
- Proactively apply business acumen to ensure business continuity and identify future opportunities
Financial Reporting :
Liaise between Finance and assigned TA and / or Function to communicate details of operating plan and to track / report on spendLead annual budget plan, quarterly reforecasts, and various ad-hoc financial requests, identifying key opportunities and risksPartner with assigned TA and / or Functional team to provide detailed financial reports, reconcile monthly accruals, and ensure timely receiptsManage financial analysis and trend reporting for senior leadership and cross-functional partnersDevelop various training documents, liaising with USMA colleagues to ensure their full understanding of Alexion's financial processesOperations :
Facilitate strategic cross-functional meetings for increased collaboration across global medical, patient advocacy, commercial, and HEORManage system improvements / enhancements with a focus on continuous improvementLiaise with Compliance and Legal to resolve questions and mitigate riskOversight of P2P activities for all projects for assigned TA and / or Function, including contract review and execution in alignment with Alexion policiesFacilitate vendor onboarding, MSA generation, and SOW development with internal and external stakeholdersOversee the TA tactical plans and activity towards plan, develop primary and secondary tactics strategy and metrics reporting to plan. Actively communicate with Key stakeholders from inception through execution and monitoring of plan.Essential Skills / Experience
Bachelor's degree required7+ years in the pharmaceutical industry in a Medical Affairs organizationProject management certification strongly preferredStrong knowledge of Compliance and Legal requirements in the Biopharma spaceFP&A experience preferred, with proven ability to manage annual budget / forecastsSelf-starter with strong leadership, problem solving, and negotiating skillsHighly influential with proven ability to create / lead successful cross-functional teamsAbility to interact professionally with all levels of the organizationFlexibility to adapt to changing project scopeExcellent analytical and communication skills, both oral and writtenDemonstrated energy and enthusiasm, bringing a positive approach to all challengesHighly ethical, with ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive informationMeeting facilitation skills (personal organization, advanced preparation, follow-up)Strong teamwork and collaboration skillsA continuous improvement mindsetWhen 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.
At AstraZeneca, we are driven by a passion for innovation in rare disease biopharma. Our commitment to transparency, objectivity, and ethics allows us to push scientific boundaries and translate complex biology into transformative medicines. With our global reach and resources, we are uniquely positioned to address unmet needs in rare diseases. Join us in our mission to help people live their best lives by exploring new ideas in a supportive environment that values diversity, innovation, and connection.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our team!