Senior Director, Competitive Intelligence CVRM

Introduction to role:
Are you ready to shape the future of disease therapy and product strategies? We are looking for a Sr Director, Competitive Intelligence CVRM to lead and execute Competitive Intelligence across the entire TA or technology field. This role combines conceptual power and practical judgment, generating powerful insights addressing complex problems facing AstraZeneca. You will be responsible for shaping and leading competitive intelligence activities in the respective TA/Technology field across the R&D and commercial lifecycle. 

Accountabilities:

As a Sr Director, you will establish strong working relationships across senior leadership to define the range of problems and translate these complex business problems into intelligence hypotheses. You will conduct research, analyse data and derive actionable insights and recommendations that are shared across the TA and with senior leaders to drive high quality, evidence-driven strategic decisions. You will also be responsible for managing and developing a high performing TA/Technology area aligned competitive intelligence team.

Essential Skills/Experience:

- Science related degree 
- 8+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry 
- Prior, direct experience of leading a CI (or similar) team covering both R&D and commercial aspects 
- Ability to synthesise and integrate multiple sources of information to provide concise insights and recommendations 
- Ability to deal with ambiguity and objectively challenge and influence senior stakeholders and provide alternate solutions 
- Navigate complex internal relationships with the ability to overcome resistance 
- Ability to build credibility and constructive relationships across senior levels of the organisation 
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with confidence to present to and engage with senior level stakeholders 
- Demonstrated ability to influence and challenge senior level executives 

Desirable Skills/Experience:

- Deep expertise in relevant TA 
- Advanced degree holders who have a focus in decision analysis, statistics, business or medicine/science. 

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.

Why AstraZeneca?
We are on a journey to bring life-saving medicines to patients. Our role in contributing to decreasing mortality rates globally is clear. We are shaping the future by spotting a scientifically-led commercial opportunity and acting now to operationalise and scale it. Join the Biopharmaceuticals Business Unit on a journey to become AstraZeneca's future leaders. Learn how the enterprise runs, what it takes to succeed and what excellence in Commercial looks like. This is a crucial step on the journey to becoming a future leader, this is the place to find out if you have what it takes.

Ready to join us on this exciting journey? 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.