Director – Alliance Management

Job Title: Director, Alliance Management (Alliance Lead)

Location - Barcelona

Introduction to role:

Join the team that follows the science unlike anywhere else. This is the place for curious minds. Dig deep into the biology of complex disease and uncover breakthroughs. The Alliance Management (AM) group sits within BioPharma Clinical Operations and is accountable for setting the sourcing strategy across R&D and managing adherence to it. They ensure our suppliers deliver to the needs of the organisations; and develop strong, beneficial partnerships with key suppliers. The role of the Alliance Management Director is to act as the Alliance Lead for one or more supplier(s) within outsourcing model(s) / service line(s). They will be responsible for ensuring the supplier(s) within the model(s) are meeting the operational needs of the customers; ensuring alliance effectiveness, appropriate communications, ensuring that selected partners deliver to contract; and that strong relationships with the external suppliers are created and maintained.

Accountabilities:
As a Director, Alliance Management, you will be accountable for the alliance management of one or more supplier(s) within or across model(s) / service line(s). You will proactively identify and manage risks at the supplier / model/service line level and serve as point of contact for issue escalation to AM for their assigned supplier (s). You will also lead operational governance of the supplier(s) / model(s) / service line(s) and monitor quality and performance of service deliverables in alignment with the MSA.

Essential Skills/Experience:
- University degree or equivalent experience in related subject area
- Strong experience from within the pharmaceutical industry or clinical research organization

- Strong background in Biometrics / Analysis & Reporting space.
- Detailed knowledge of clinical and pharmaceutical drug development process at various phases of development
- Experience of working successfully with external partners / managing relationships 
- Experience of directing alliance governance frameworks and processes (incl performance metrics)
- Ability to network and collaborate with a wide range of internal and external collaborators (incl senior partners)
- Strong leadership and influencing skills, especially without authority 
- Strategic approach and entrepreneurial problem solver with affinity toward experimentation and appropriate risk taking
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Excellent conflict resolution, mediation and negotiation skills
- Strong project management skills
- Able to see the full picture and understand impact of actions 
- Ability to work with agility to solve problems that involve many decision makers, and develop multiple options/recommendations 
- Familiar with ICH GCP and related guidelines and practices

Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Experience of partner selection and qualification 
- Proven ability to take care of complex situations holistically
- Technical understanding of service deliverables and subject matter expertise (e.g. study management, data management, analysis and reporting)
- Knowledge of existing AstraZeneca external suppliers & models 
- Knowledge of AstraZeneca policies, procedures and guidelines

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, we follow the science to explore and innovate. We are working towards treating, preventing, modifying and even curing some of the world's most complex diseases. Here we have the potential to grow our pipeline and positively impact the lives of billions of patients around the world. We are committed to making a difference and have built our business around our passion for science. Now we are fusing data and technology with the latest scientific innovations to achieve the next wave of breakthroughs. It's our combination of curiosity and courage that drives us, inspired by the possibility of doing things that have never been done before. 

Are you ready to make a difference? Are you ready to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines? If your passion is science and you want to be part of a team that makes a bigger impact on patients' lives, then there's no better place to be. Apply now!

We encourage your application before the 27th September.

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.