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Associate Director, Operations Manager, Oncology R&D
Associate Director, Operations Manager, Oncology R&DAstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA
Associate Director, Operations Manager, Oncology R&D

Associate Director, Operations Manager, Oncology R&D

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA
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Associate Director Operations Manager Oncology R&D

Gaithersburg MD

Main Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual who is looking for an opportunity to build on their operational and project management expertise as an Associate Director Operations Manager in the Chief Operating Office in Oncology R&D (ORD). This role supports business-as-usual business operations and functional area projects ensuring robust and fit-for-purpose delivery in line with functional needs and in close partnership with the Business Planning & Operations Director (BPO) for the function. As an Associate Director Operations Manager youll have the opportunity to make a real impact gain exposure to the Chief Operating Office and ORD functions and shape how we deliver impact in 2026.

This role sits within the Operations Team in the Chief Operating Office in Oncology R&D. The Operations Manager reports to the Director Operations Oncology R&D and will be aligned to supporting ORD functions based on business need.

Key responsibilities include :

  • Partnership with functional BPO and business partners to plan and execute key business operations processes
  • Streamline improve and standardize operations processes in line with COO & BPO expectations
  • Drive scorecard development and reporting risk monitoring and mitigation planning CO2e and travel budget forecasting and tracking LT and F2F meeting management and support MTP / LTP / Phased budget preparation
  • Hands-on delivery of functional area transformation and change initiatives

The role acts as a thought partner with the functional BPO and SVP ensuring day to day business as usual Operational activities are fit for purpose robust and executed in a timely manner. The role also provides delivery of functional area projects as necessary to deliver transformation and change initiatives.

Accountabilities

  • Maintain the functional business calendar ensuring preparation for critical business processes and meetings such as LTP / MTP SET and TA presentations
  • Support scorecard development and drive quarterly tracking and reporting
  • Support planning and coordination of annual budget and business planning cycle (e.g. MTP / LTP RBU) in partnership with the BPO Portfolio & Capacity Management team & Finance business partner
  • Support CO2e and travel budget forecasting and tracking ensuring adherence with agreed targets
  • Support LT and F2F meeting planning and management
  • Drive risk monitoring and mitigation planning
  • Partner with HR and the Portfolio & Capacity Management team to support workforce planning / forecasting
  • Partner with the functional Communication Lead to identify and deliver key functional engagements and events through appropriate channels
  • Support the BPO with creation of presentation materials and reports as required
  • Manage delivery of ad-hoc functional area projects as required
  • Essential Requirements

  • BS / BA with 5 years relevant experience
  • Highly developed operational and project management skills
  • Strategic problem solver able act independently and decisively to anticipate problems and implement solutions
  • Strong analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
  • Results / action-oriented
  • Ability influence key stakeholders and drive for decisions and outcomes in a large organization
  • Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
  • Developed negotiation and interpersonal skills
  • Experience of working with senior leadership teams and stakeholders
  • Able to thrive in a highly dynamic fast paced continuously changing global environment with minimal oversight / direction
  • Confident presentation preparation and delivery skills
  • Ability to travel internationally
  • Desirable Requirements

  • Advanced degree
  • Pharmaceutical Oncology or scientific background
  • The annual base salary for this position ranges from $119664 to $179496. However base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location job-related knowledge skills and addition our positions offer a 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) and commission payment eligibility (sales roles).

    Date Posted

    16-Dec-2025

    Closing Date

    04-Jan-2026

    Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and furtherance of that mission we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

    Required Experience :

    Director

    Key Skills

    Children Activity,Customer Service,B2C,Ale,JavaScript,Asic

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Monthly Salary Salary : 119664 - 179496

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