Global Oncology Innovation Lead at AstraZeneca in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Job Description:

Global Oncology Innovation Lead




Introduction to role



Are you a strategic thinker passionate about transforming oncology care? Join AstraZeneca as the Global Oncology Innovation Lead and drive groundbreaking initiatives to improve access and quality of care for cancer patients worldwide. At AstraZeneca, we put patients first, pioneering transformative approaches to meet their unmet needs. With a culture built on curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, we turn ideas into life-changing medicines. If you're an entrepreneurial leader with a passion for making an impact, AstraZeneca is the place for you. Together, we'll redefine what's possible in healthcare. AstraZeneca Oncology is committed to advancing care and achieving better outcomes for cancer patients globally. The Transform Care initiative is a key pillar of our strategy to redefine our role in the healthcare ecosystem, building partnerships with providers, tech companies, and other life sciences organizations. By transforming care, we aim to revolutionize patient outcomes and establish new standards in oncology care delivery.



Accountabilities

• Develop and implement a global strategy to empower AstraZeneca's Oncology Business Unit (OBU) markets to embrace and lead Transform Care initiatives.


• Partner with internal stakeholders to embed Transform Care into business-as-usual operations, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and long-term sustainability.


• Translate and align pivotal initiatives across OBU with a Medical/Innovation in care focus, ensuring strong medical leadership and/or representation.


• Lead stakeholder engagement and communication, crafting positive relationships and identifying future opportunities for business investment.


• Drive systematic approaches to initiative development across markets to ensure maximum impact for patients and alignment with corporate objectives.


• Collaborate across a highly matrixed organization, fostering agreement and alignment among diverse stakeholders.


• Contribute to the broader Oncology strategy across Medical, R&D and Commercial to find opportunities and alliances and represent Global Medical as required with senior partners and governance committees.


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Essential Skills/Experience

• 7-10 years of experience in life sciences or related fields


• Proven ability to operate in a complex, matrixed organization and influence without direct authority.


• Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills.


• Experience leading large-scale, transformative initiatives.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a track record of building senior-level relationships.


• Entrepreneurial approach and ability to navigate ambiguity.


• Experience in and nuanced understanding of the Pharmaceutical Industry and how Medical Affairs and Commercial organizations operate.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Deep knowledge of the healthcare ecosystem and oncology care.


• Experience in global roles with exposure to diverse markets and healthcare systems.


• Expertise in creating and implementing effective communication strategies.

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $185,412.80 - 278,119.20. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program. Benefits offered include a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.



Why AstraZeneca?



When 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. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.


At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. Every one of our employees makes a difference to patients' lives every day. Each one of us believes that science can change lives and that to deliver this takes many people with many abilities. When we deliver a life-changing medicine, that success comes from the combined efforts of all our people. Are you ready to be part of a talented, cross-functional team working together to improve lives and make the biggest possible impact for patients, science, and society?


Ready to make a difference? Apply now!


AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements. Apply Now