Global Early Asset & Business Development Sr. Director – R&I

<p><span><span>AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven </span><span>BioPharmaceutical</span><span> business that focuses on the discovery, </span><span>development</span><span> and </span><span>commercialisation</span><span> of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious </span><span>disease</span><span>. But </span><span>we’re</span><span> more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca </span><span>we’re</span><span> dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. </span><span>There’s</span><span> no better place to make a difference to medicine, </span><span>patients</span><span> and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, </span><span>growth</span><span> and development.</span></span><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span><span>This role is designed to lead the Global Early Asset &amp; Business Development (EA/BD) Team. The role serves as a strategic business partner to Early Asset Commercial and the Global Product Team, </span><span>providing</span><span> market insights that drive key business investment decisions and TA Strategy development.  The EA/BD Sr. Director reports to the Global</span><span>/ </span><span>U.S </span><span> Head</span><span> of Insights</span><span>, </span><span>Analytics</span><span> &amp; Forecasting</span><span>, R&amp;I</span><span>/ V&amp;I</span><span>, leads a global </span><span>and U.S </span><span>IA</span><span>F</span><span> team, </span><span>collaborates with Commercial, </span><span>Finance and Competitive Intelligence to enable delivery of recommendations that drive senior executive decisions concerning the AZ pipeline.</span></span><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><b><span>What </span><span>you'll</span><span> do</span></b><span> </span></p><ul><li><p><span><span>Leadership over robust and fast-paced Business Development Opportunity Assessments</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Strategic vision over NME Market Opportunity Assessments</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Primary I&amp;A Lead on Global TA Strategy Business Process</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Primary I&amp;A Lead for New </span><span>Opps</span><span> Strategic Planning</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Planning &amp; Alignment of the Insights/Budget </span><span>required</span><span> to inform FRC/LSPC Decisions</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Handles complexity with well-integrated synthesized insights and instills confidence in the presence of </span><span>ambiguity</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Builds a high performing team and develops talent to meet both career and organizational </span><span>goals</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Displays an understanding of the business, competitive landscape, market and customer to inform a strategic plan, challenge assumptions, and </span><span>identify</span><span> creative solutions to business </span><span>issues</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Maintains a global view and strategic mindset to inform possibilities and risks of the </span><span>long term</span><span> </span><span>pipeline</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Is open to and values diverse perspectives and cultural norms, driving engagement of the team and other internal/external </span><span>partners</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Responsible for ensuring all primary research is conducted </span><span>in accordance with</span><span> internal AZ compliance policies and best practices, with preferred </span><span>vendors</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><p><span> </span></p><p><b><span>Essential for the role</span></b><span> </span></p><p><span><span>• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in science or commercial related program</span></span><span> </span></p><p><span><span>• Good business acumen, critical thinking and understanding of sales and marketing business practices</span></span><span> </span></p><p><span><span>• Good financial modeling and forecasting skills</span></span><span> </span></p><p><span><span>• Proven track record to lead teams through competing business priorities/deadlines</span></span><span> </span></p><p><span><span>• Experience in the pharmaceutical or consumer industries</span></span><span> </span></p><p><span><span>• Strong written and verbal communication</span></span><span> </span></p><p><span><span>• Strong interpersonal, inclusive leadership and collaboration skills</span></span><span> </span></p><p><span><span>• Comfortable working in a matrix environment</span></span><span> </span></p><p><span><span>• </spa