Director, Lifecycle and Pipeline, Oncology

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, and commercializing medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases.

Oncology Business Unit
Driven to eliminate cancer as a cause of death, our Oncology team challenges the ordinary, pushing boundaries to deliver life-changing treatments. We’re united by one goal: ensuring no patient is left behind, at any stage of disease.

Introduction of the role:

As Director, Lifecycle and Pipeline, you will shape and execute strategies for our innovative oncology pipeline alongside top experts in R&D and the Oncology Business Unit.

Accountabilities:

• Lead the collection and analysis of data to inform project strategies and investment decisions across all stages of development.

• Deliver detailed market assessments, revenue forecasts, and asset valuations using market research and competitor insights.

• Provide strategic recommendations, leveraging excellent analytical, consultative, and communication skills to influence senior leaders and stakeholders.

• Build strong relationships, challenge ideas constructively, and drive impactful decision-making based on scientific evidence.

Essential skills/experience:

• BA/BS degree

• 6+ years in biopharmaceuticals or related fields

• Experience in oncology

• Familiar with the oncology drug development process and necessary scientific, commercial and strategic considerations

• Understanding of clinical data and clinical trial design

• Proven experience in pharmaceutical industry or consulting in which you have contributed to the global pipeline strategy e.g. market assessment, competitor analysis, forecasting

• Analysis and fact-based decision-making

• Working with data and/or a science research/ bio-pharmaceutical environment

• Understanding of general business and core marketing principles and application to future healthcare market challenges

• Able to influence without authority and establish and maintain credibility with senior audiences

• Resourceful, motivated, decisive and proactive; must be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-growing organization

• Experience of setting up short- and long-term strategic plans

• Highly intellectually capable with agility and adaptability

• Motivated by working in a fast-paced field with clear societal impact