Why choose AstraZeneca Spain?
AstraZeneca Spain is a rising force in our global business. With headquarters in Madrid and our global hub in Barcelona, we’ve become an important international centre of excellence in the fight against critical disease. Boasting vibrant universities and business schools, the Barcelona ecosystem is a place where scientists can thrive. We attract a diverse workforce from across the globe, shining a beacon for innovation in a country that’s committed to clinical development.
We invite you to bring your talents to Barcelona where our respiratory medicine R&D and Global Marketing centre offers opportunities in R&D, IT, Commercial and HR. Or join us in Madrid and shape our growth in our BUs (Respiratory, Oncology & CVRM ), and a range of Corporate functions. Additionally, you can find sales roles throughout the country. Together, we’re contributing to a world-leading pipeline of therapeutics and delivering life-changing medicines to patients.
Who do we look for?
Calling all tech innovators, ownership takers, challenge seekers and proactive collaborators. At AstraZeneca Spain, breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicine for the world's most complex diseases. Alongside technical expertise, colleagues have the resilience, energy and collaborative mindset to change lanes, work with different teams and start projects from scratch.
Here, diverse minds and bold disruptors can meaningfully impact the future of healthcare using cutting-edge technology. Whether you join us in Madrid or Barcelona, you can make a tangible impact within a global biopharmaceutical company that invests in your future. Join a talented global team that's powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients every day.
Success Profile
Ready to make an impact in your career? If you're passionate, growth-orientated and a true team player, we'll help you succeed. Here are some of the skills and capabilities we look for.
Diverse collaborators
This is a speak-up culture that values collaboration. You’ll proactively bring your unique perspectives, experiences and skills to the table and seek the same from others. With our international team composition and the need for fast-paced collaboration, you’ll always be building new connections with colleagues.
Cutting-edge innovators
When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that embraces digital technology and data to transform the way we work and the work we do. Every day, you’ll help make history, empowered to ignite your creativity and build something enduring.
Resilient trailblazers
Here, the answers aren’t always available. So, you’ll need to bring a fearless, self-starter mindset to navigate uncharted territories. You’ll harness your ceaseless energy to discover and make the necessary connections with colleagues to shape the future and achieve maximum impact.
Agile movers
Seize ownership and excel with autonomy to enjoy the constant rush of ground-breaking discovery. Your ability to anticipate sudden shifts and adapt swiftly will prove critical as you make your mark in an environment that rewards initiative and resilience.
Responsibilities
Are you ready to lead a dynamic team and make a significant impact on the future of healthcare? As the Global Early Asset & Business Development Senior Director, you will be at the forefront of driving strategic business decisions and shaping the future of our pipeline. Reporting to the Global Head of Insights & Analytics, CVRM, you will collaborate with various teams to provide market insights that influence key investment decisions and business development opportunities. This role is pivotal in ensuring the success of our early asset commercial strategies and global product initiatives.
Accountabilities
Serve as a strong business partner to the Early Assets and BD teams, including 5-8 Commercial Stakeholders managing various aspects of the early CVRM pipeline
Lead I&A planning for over two dozen Ph2b/Ph3 investment decisions and advise on market potential for approximately 10 NME potential launches
Oversee robust and fast-paced Business Development Opportunity Assessments
Collaborate across broader CVRM I&A Teams to ensure consistency in assumptions from Early to Late Pipeline
Provide strategic vision over NME Market Opportunity Assessments
Act as the primary contact for external communications related to key messages and I&A statistics
Lead the Global TA Strategy Business Process and New Opps Strategic Planning
Plan and align Insights/Budget required to inform FRC/LSPC Decisions
Manage complexity with well-integrated synthesized insights and instill confidence amidst ambiguity
Build a high-performing team and develop talent to meet both career and organizational goals
Understand the business, competitive landscape, market, and customer to inform strategic plans, challenge assumptions, and identify creative solutions to business issues
Maintain a global view and strategic mindset to assess long-term pipeline possibilities and risks
Value diverse perspectives and cultural norms, driving team engagement and collaboration with internal/external partners
Ensure all primary research is conducted in accordance with internal AZ compliance policies and best practices, with preferred vendors
Essential Skills/Experience
BS/BA degree in science or commercial related
Good business acumen, strategic thinking, and understanding of sales and marketing business practices
Good financial modeling and forecasting skills
Proven ability to lead teams through competing business priorities/deadlines
Experience in the pharmaceutical or consumer industries
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal, inclusive leadership, and collaboration skills
Comfortable working in a matrix environment
Demonstrates self-awareness and willingness to learn through stretch opportunities as well as adapts to coaching, actively pursuing growth in development areas
Desirable Skills/Experience
PhD/MBA
In-depth knowledge of regional market dynamics through to in-market or regional experience
Demonstrates ability to influence laterally and vertically
High degree of creativity and innovation in developing new approaches, processes, and methodologies
At AstraZeneca, we are driven by our commitment to put patients first. Our innovative pipeline is designed to address unmet needs across various therapeutic areas, from nephrology to immunology. We are dedicated to transforming patient care by harnessing science with technology, connecting the entire healthcare ecosystem, and providing comprehensive support throughout the patient journey. Join us in making a meaningful difference to patients' lives and contributing to society.
Ready to take on this exciting challenge? Apply now and be part of our journey!
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.
Reasons to Join
Thomas Mathisen
There are many things I enjoy when working at AstraZeneca, mainly the Speak up culture, the great colleagues that are in my teams, the great products that AstraZeneca provides to our patients and the challenging conversations I have around our medicines.
Christine Recchio
Working at AstraZeneca has impacted my life in such a positive way. I now have an improved work-life balance through creating my own schedule and time management, I feel a balance that I didn’t have before.
Stephanie Ling
There are a lot of reasons why I enjoy working in AstraZeneca, my colleagues being one of them. My team members and the managers have provided a great deal of guidance in helping me to be more confident in my daily work.
What we offer
We're driven by our shared values of serving people, society and the planet. Our people make this possible, which is why we prioritise diversity, inclusivity, balance and sustainability. Discover what a career at AstraZeneca could mean for you.
An award-winning company
We're passionate about being a great place to work, and 84% of our employees would recommend us as an employer. We've been recognised as a Top Employer in Spain, an EFR Family Responsible Business, and we achieved third place in Forbes Spain's Top 50 Best Places to Work list.
Inclusive environment
Diversity and inclusion are embedded in everything we do, and our different views, experiences and strengths enrich our culture. There's no salary gap at AstraZeneca, and the number of female employees has increased by four per cent over the last three years. We've also made all positions fully accessible.
Work-life balance
Your wellbeing means a lot to us, and we're here to support you through all of life's ups and downs. That's why we offer an unpaid leave policy, annual leave, reduced-hours timetables and a host of benefits, including a retirement plan, long service award, and health and travel insurance.
Sustainability initiatives
We're committed to harnessing the power of science to become a more sustainable business. We've reduced our carbon footprint by over 9,000 kg of CO2 over the last two years, and we lead the European GoGreen Project, which aims to introduce environmentally friendly options in our fleet of corporate vehicles.
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