【AstraZeneca】【Medical】Senior Director, Centre of Medical Evidence

■Job Description /Accountability

Senior Director (Snr.Dir.) of Evidence and Observational Research (EOR) is a strategic, scientific position in Japan Medical, setting the future direction of the group as an industry-leading evidence-generation organization and leading it to the future goal. The role is expected to ensure his/her functions develop and maintain close scientific relationships with relevant scientific societies/academies, such as the pharmacoepidemiology and Health Economics (HE) Societies to establish AZ’s leadership position in the field concerned and also to bring cutting-edge science/technologies into the organization.

This role is responsible for entire range of medical research related activities to deliver innovative, value-adding and lifechanging Scientific evidence to enable all AZ products realize best patient outcomes. Specifically, this responsibility covers evidence generation strategies including optimizing the RWE and cost effectiveness data delivery via Japan Data Science Hub, expanding data access, implementing innovative analytics/evolving technologies, and prospective interventional phase 4 study delivery under GCP in collaboration with functions in Medical and Commercial Business Units, whereby maximizing the impact of the evidence in all AZ Therapeutic areas. The Snr.Dir. represents Japan MC and closely work together with the global leaders of OBU/BBU Medical Evidence group, Regional and Local Evidence leaders to contribute the uplift of the Global Evidence capabilities, co-creation of innovative evidence in the global evidence network/community. Also, a member of Healthcare Data Strategy SteerCo to bring excellence in Data Science field into Japan and vice versa.

As a member of the Medical Leadership Team, directly reporting to VP, Medical, this person works collaboratively with other MLT members with co-responsibility for organizational/people development in Medical as a whole. The Snr.Dir. manages and enhances EOR organization with 6 functional groups; “Epidemiology and Health Technology Assessment strategy”, “Data Science”, “AstraZeneca Sponsored Study Operations for Oncology”, “AstraZeneca Sponsored Study Operations for biopharmaceuticals”, “Externally Sponsored Scientific Research Operations” and “Process & Enablement”

■ Responsibility/Key Tasks

・Develop Evidence Generation powerhouse as the centre of excellence to provide RWE and cost effective evaluation expertise for planning, delivery and communicating Medical Scientific Evidence

・Accountable for the delivery and the management of entire AZKK medical evidence portfolio (AZSS incl. phase 4 studies under GCP/ESR) across 4 TAs including the business planning, forecasting, and budget control

・Ensure the sufficient Evidence Generation scientific quality and the compliance with AZ governance/operating procedures and all relevant regulations, codes, laws and guidelines

・Develop and maintain close scientific relationships with relevant scientific societies/academies

・Responsible for the RWE strategy including optimizing the RWE delivery via Japan Data Science Hub , maximizing data assets, implementing innovative analytics/evolving technologies

・Develop sourcing and partnering strategy for Evidence Generation including the qualification, the contracting, and the establishment of the sustainable/value-adding relationship with the external service providers/partners

・Accountable for bringing cutting-edge digital technologies into the organisation where necessary for brand-new evidence generation approach

・Contribute the uplift of the Global Evidence capabilities, co-creation of innovative evidence in the global evidence network/community as well as in the industry associations to maximize the business opportunities with RWEs

・Implement the entire AZKK contribution/donation strategy, plans, systems and process so that AZ can demonstrate the social responsibilities whist complying with all available AZ policy, and local regulations, codes and laws in collaboration with Global External Funding Network

・People development of the group

・Medical Leadership including active role in Japan MLT team, esp. for organization and people development.

■ 応募資格(経験、資格等) / Qualification (Experience & Skill etc.)

【経験 / Experience】

＜必須 / Mandatory＞

High level X-functional Leadership and agile project management experience and capability

Track record in building high performing organization with business impacts by setting clear vision, strategy priority goals & required capabilities, resources, process

Proven capabilities and passion in coaching, training and developing people/team

＜歓迎 / Nice to have＞

Thorough knowledge or experience within the pharmaceutical industry (>3 years) and Medical function (>3 years)

Proven line management experience

Working as global team /organization member or experience working closely together in global team / projects

【資格 / License】

＜必須 / Mandatory＞

Master degree in a scientific discipline

＜歓迎 / Nice to have＞

PhD in a scientific discipline or MD or MPH

【能力 / Skill-set】

＜必須 / Mandatory＞

Proven capabilities in planning, delivering & Reporting Clinical Trials/Research with >5 years experience

Excellent presentation and communication skills

Change management capability

＜歓迎 / Nice to have＞

Specialty or practical knowledge / skills in statistics and epidemiology

【語学 / Language】

＜必須 / Mandatory＞

Practical English communication skill at AZ speaking level 6/TOEIC > 800

【その他 / Others】

＜必須 / Mandatory＞

Self-motivation and adaptability

Business acumen

【キャリアレベル / Career Level】

G

【勤務地 / Work Location】

Osaka/Tokyo

Date Posted

Closing Date

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.