Associate Director, Diagnostic Project Management (Precision Medicine)

Associate Director, Diagnostic Project Management (Precision Medicine )

Are you passionate about precision medicine and have a strong scientific background? The Diagnostic Project Management group within Precision Medicine, Project, Portfolio & Operations at AstraZeneca is looking for a dynamic Associate Director to join our team.

About Us
The Diagnostic Project Management group plays a critical role in advancing the Precision Medicine portfolio by:

• Ensuring the successful delivery of diagnostic projects from development initiation to regulatory approval across all therapy areas.
• Driving continuous improvement processes and defining best practices in project management.
• Providing accurate portfolio information for decision-making and business reporting.
• Overseeing capacity and resource management to optimize project delivery.

The Role
As an Associate Director, Diagnostic Project Management (Precision Medicine ), you will work across multiple cross-functional teams, offering hands-on project management expertise to deliver diagnostic projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality. You will collaborate closely with diagnostic project teams, external partners, and Diagnostic Information Managers to align strategic goals and maintain accurate project data in AZ’s enterprise planning tool, PLANIT.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Lead multiple complex projects, managing timelines, budgets, resources, and quality.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and manage project plans, risk logs, and mitigation strategies.
• Reporting & Tracking: Create progress reports and ensure the accuracy of portfolio information in enterprise tools.
• Process Optimization: Drive simplification and standardization initiatives across Precision Medicine to maximize efficiency.
• Leadership Support: Facilitate key meetings, capture actions, and follow up on deliverables. Deputize for the Director of DPM at the program level as needed.

Essential Qualifications

• Educational Background: Master of Science (MSc) in Biology, Biotechnology or a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Significant experience in scientific project management with a strong understanding of tools and principles.
• Skills:
  • Exceptional organizational and planning skills.
  • Effective communicator with experience in global team collaboration.
  • Proficiency in project planning tools, and web-based programs.
  • Expertise in managing and reporting project information.
• Attributes: Proactive, professional, and capable of independently managing a diverse workload.

Desirable Qualifications

• Professional project management certification (e.g., PMP).
• High-level understanding of Precision Medicine.
• Experience using PLANIT for resource forecasting and milestone tracking.

Why Join Us?
This is your opportunity to contribute to the future of Precision Medicine while working in a dynamic, innovative environment that values collaboration, professional growth, and a commitment to making a difference.

Ready to make an impact? 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.