Associate Director, Diagnostic Partnerships, Oncology

About the Company

Requirements

• ● Post-graduate level education in a relevant subject (e.g. Masters/MBA/MSc or above)
• ● years of relevant contracting, business development, strategy, consulting and/or pharma/diagnostic partnership experience
• ● Knowledge of pharmaceutical and diagnostic company businesses, processes and activities
• ● Knowledge of scientific, commercial and financial evaluation techniques
• ● An understanding of governance procedures relevant to deal progression and business development work (CDAs, agreement structures, delegation of authorities, due diligence processes, etc.)
• ● Analytical skills and ability to ascertain the relevant issues from large volumes of information
• ● Interpersonal and teamwork skills, demonstrating flexibility and a proven ability to deal with complexity under time pressure and contribute skills to deliver projects
• ● Numerate and having financial literacy, excellent spoken and written English
• ● Tenacity and resourcefulness, an ability to deliver under pressure, intuitive prioritization and sense of urgency
• ● A clear self-starter approach, ability to extract practical steps for contracting and project design from ambiguous high-level vision
• ● A working understanding of diagnostic regulatory frameworks
• ● Understanding of commercial in-market needs for novel oncology diagnostics
• ● Knowledge of alternative deal structures and legal principles applicable to a range of deal types
• ● Negotiation skills and experience of working in a deal environment
• ● Good knowledge of disease areas, and drug/diagnostic development activities and commercial processes
• ● Existing deep diagnostic scientific knowledge and an established external network is an advantage
• ● The annual base pay for this position ranges from 172,624 to 258,936. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives-an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
• ● Why AstraZeneca
• ● 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 are driven by a bold ambition to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. Our relentless pursuit of scientific excellence challenges the status quo to deliver more effective treatments for patients. With a game-changing pipeline backed by pioneering research, we are transforming cancer care through precision medicine. Our entrepreneurial spirit fosters collaboration across diverse teams, empowering us to redefine cancer treatment. Join us on this exciting journey where your contributions can make a real difference.