Global Early Asset & Business Development Sr. Director – R&I
AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven BioPharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.
This role is designed to lead the Global Early Asset & Business Development (EA/BD) Team. The role serves as a strategic business partner to Early Asset Commercial and the Global Product Team, providing market insights that drive key business investment decisions and TA Strategy development. The EA/BD Sr. Director reports to the Global/ U.S Head of Insights, Analytics & Forecasting, R&I/ V&I, leads a global and U.S IAF team, collaborates with Commercial, Finance and Competitive Intelligence to enable delivery of recommendations that drive senior executive decisions concerning the AZ pipeline.
What you'll do
Leadership over robust and fast-paced Business Development Opportunity Assessments
Strategic vision over NME Market Opportunity Assessments
Primary I&A Lead on Global TA Strategy Business Process
Primary I&A Lead for New Opps Strategic Planning
Planning & Alignment of the Insights/Budget required to inform FRC/LSPC Decisions
Handles complexity with well-integrated synthesized insights and instills confidence in the presence of ambiguity
Builds a high performing team and develops talent to meet both career and organizational goals
Displays an understanding of the business, competitive landscape, market and customer to inform a strategic plan, challenge assumptions, and identify creative solutions to business issues
Maintains a global view and strategic mindset to inform possibilities and risks of the long termpipeline
Is open to and values diverse perspectives and cultural norms, driving engagement of the team and other internal/external partners
Responsible for ensuring all primary research is conducted in accordance with internal AZ compliance policies and best practices, with preferred vendors
Essential for the role
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in science or commercial related program
• Good business acumen, critical thinking and understanding of sales and marketing business practices
• Good financial modeling and forecasting skills
• Proven track record to lead teams through competing business priorities/deadlines
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or consumer industries
• Strong written and verbal communication
• 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 pursing growth in development areas
Desirable
• 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
Date Posted
25-sept-2025Closing Date
24-oct-2025AstraZeneca 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.
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