Associate Director, Feasibility and Portfolio

We are seeking an Associate Director, Feasibility and Portfolio Delivery to join our Oncology R&D team. This role requires operational and therapeutic knowledge balanced with global project management capabilities, data analytics/interpretation, and technical skills. You will be part of the above country structure of Oncology Site Management & Monitoring organization, supporting the feasibility assessment and delivery of the Oncology portfolio.

**Accountabilities**:
You will support data driven strategic design and operational feasibility, site identification, and recruitment and retention recommendations for early to late-stage drug development across Oncology R&D. You will partner with TA leads and key collaborators within Oncology R&D, and country SMM, supporting predictable delivery, ensuring standardization in use of data, tools and process to advise quality decision making. Typical accountabilities may include:

- Support TA leads Feasibility and Portfolio Delivery (FPD) in the development of early study strategy insights, using data intelligence (historical and Real-World Data RWD), and insights from key external and internal collaborators
- Support development of site engagement strategy including development of supporting material
- Lead interaction with local Site management organizations involved in global feasibility, to convey strategy and collect country insights
- Takes ownership of PM responsibilities at all stages within the global feasibility process framework
- Support modelling of strategy options for the study using relevant internal and external data assets, predictive models
- Support interpretation of data and development of recommendations on operational strategy
- Supports the implementation of standardized design feasibility offering, leveraging data intelligence, insights from experts to support study teams from program concept to protocol design and study set-up
- Expert user for new study design and planning digital platform. Provides input into continuous improvement of tool features to meet needs of current practice.
- Delivers global patient recruitment KPIs and other performance dashboards for Development Operations while contributing to innovation projects and continuous process improvement

**Essential Skills/Experience**:

- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
- Experience related to Drug Development and Feasibility in the pharma industry
- Proven experience in data analysis, data interpretation to drive inform decision making
- Experience managing, influencing, building and maintaining relationships
- Clinical trial patient and investigator recruitment and retention experience
- Proven ability to work with global teams, core therapeutic areas and in a matrixed environment with multiple priorities

**Desirable Skills/Experience**:

- MA, MBA in relevant field (e.g. life sciences, business management, project management)
- New product development experience within the pharmaceutical industry
- Prior involvement in developing study delivery strategies and tactical/operational plans aligned to commercial and regulatory objectives
- Proven project/program management or other complex cross-border management experience
- Experience working with partners, CROs/AROs

**In Office Requirement**:
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. This role may be located in one of our core oncology aligned offices as an office based role. This role does not support remote or travel accommodations.

**Why AstraZeneca?**

Join the team dedicated to Oncology, with an ambition to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. It's our big vision that unites and inspires us. A place built on courage, curiosity and collaboration. We make bold decisions driven by patient outcomes. Empowered to lead at every level, free to ask questions and take smart risks that write the next chapter for our pipeline and Oncology team.