Executive Director of Late Respiratory & Immunology Clinical Operations

At AstraZeneca, we work together across global boundaries to make an impact and find answers to challenges. We do this with the upmost integrity even in the most difficult situations because we are committed to doing the right thing. We continuously forge partnerships that help pursue world-class medicines in new ways, combining our people’s exceptional skills with those of people from all over the globe! We pride ourselves on making sure that each decision we make puts patient needs first! This mentality means that our people have permission to take the more unusual path. If they can think of a better, smarter way in which we can change lives through science, at we want to hear it. We are seeking an Executive Director of Late Respiratory & Immunology (R&I) Clinical Operations. The Executive Director, Late Clinical Operations reports to the VP, Head Late Clinical Operations and is accountable for the quality of program management of assigned clinical development programs including submissions within the Late R&D portfolio. You will work with Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs and Biometrics Therapeutic Area (TA) Leads to ensure robust strategic and operational planning has been incorporated throughout the governance process, to be responsible for delivery of projects to plan and to drive standardization and operational excellence across a portfolio of work. You will work across the R&D organization representing Late Clinical Operation in Operational Excellence activities, leading and participating in peer/technical reviews and governance meetings as needed. You will be responsible for recruitment, capability build, individual development and performance management of assigned R&I Clinical Operations staff, eg Senior Global Clinical Operational Program Directors (Sr. GPDs) and Global Clinical Operations Program Directors (GPDs), and contribute to functional related activities partnering with functional leaders within Late R&I and across functions ensuring high quality contribution to process improvement initiatives and to bring back to Late TA for implementation. The scope of the process improvement should have significant impact across the TA organization. What you’ll do Communicate the business priorities and vision to staff ensuring adoption of globally agreed TA and clinical development strategies. Establish, direct and provide strategic global leadership for Late TA Clinical Operations staff working on clinical programs in scope/portfolio. Ensure delivery of all the operational and clinical development components of the global clinical programs within scope. Lead/participate in R&D operational initiatives and implement/translate operational excellence into Late TA clinical programs Lead TA Clinical Operations staff, eg Sr. GPDs and GPDs. Assign capable Late TA Clinical Operations resources to meet the clinical drug project demands in collaboration with other departments and capacity management. Work across Late TA Clinical Operations group to develop, maintain and implement a clinical operations TA strategy for delivery of the overall R&I portfolio. Act as a key point of escalation for issues impacting across program with both internal and external partners Develop indication/disease area level operational strategies and ensure sharing good/standard methodologies across the portfolio. Provide strategic leadership to drive projects and foster a performance driven global culture. Participate in due diligence to support TA evaluation of assets. As part of Late TA Clinical Operations leadership team, sponsor Clinical Operations nondrug strategy & organizational infrastructures. Work with colleagues across R&D Clinical Operations to establish relationships for joint activities, including development of Clinical Operations’ capabilities and improving ways of working. Lead strategic initiative looking across the Late TA portfolio, non drug/functional project or drug project, as needed. Contribute to the development and maintenance of delivery models/options, balancing customer needs and efficiency. Deliver agreed departmental activities within functional budget target In collaboration with VP, Head Clinical Operations, drive an environment of TA and global standardization, continuous improvement, standard methodologies and driving productivity gains for competitive advantage. As a member of the Clinical Operations TA leadership team, develop and deliver departmental performance targets and metrics ensuring effective risk planning and clarity of issue escalation pathways Ensure compliance to ethics, policies and standard procedures Essential for the role Bachelor of Science degree required; Master of Science degree preferred in related discipline, or equivalent work experience. Extensive late stage drug development experience ideally including time in role such as a Global Project Leader at Sr. Director level or equivalent Relevant therapeutic experience and confirmed ability to learn new indications Proven global line management expertise; experience of performance management and development of Director level staff Proven experience in leading and implementing improvement initiatives Proven change management experience Proven strategic thinking and influencing Functional management experience, leading resourcing and budget planning/oversight Established and well-connected network with other Late TA Leaders, Development Operations Leadership and R&D Leadership. Seeks to improve continuously where it counts, based on good Awareness of external competitive environment and operational practices . Demonstrated ability to set and lead priorities, resources, performance targets and project initiatives in a global environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills Willingness to travel both domestic and international Proven ability to develop successful collaborations with internal and external partners Maintains high standards, including a commitment to AstraZeneca values, policies and employment principles Desirable for the role Advanced Degree Significant experience in Clinical Development with knowledge of global operational program management and delivery Proven experience in project management Demonstrated ability to lead senior level staff Comprehensive knowledge of clinical and pharmaceutical drug development processes in Respiratory and Immunology Experience working internationally: working with major markets/resolution of international issues Business planning skills: has knowledge/experience of planning processes used in managing drug projects Risk and crisis management experience Manage of cost center/department budget and contribute to Clinical Operations budget management Manage project budget to threshold for assigned work packages Benefits: AstraZeneca is a leading company in the healthcare industry, with a mission to enrich the lives of others. 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Accordingly, AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment. AstraZeneca will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law. Date Posted 14-Mar-2022 Closing Date 28-Mar-2022 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.