Senior Director, Oncology Global Programme Management (Cell Therapy)

About the Company

Responsibilities

• ● ty and are regarded as key leaders within the GPT and GPPM organization. This is a critical and exciting opportunity to use your scientific knowledge and strategic expertise to lead and influence decisions that will have a direct impact on patients' lives. Working at the highest levels, you will ensure the decisions we make position AstraZeneca for maximum return on investment and positive patient outcomes .
• ● Strateg ic Business Partnership
• ● Provide p rogram management leadership and excellence through active input into the project strategy ensuring alignment of the program strategy with operational reality
• ● Lead development of drug project, cross-project, or portfolio strategies
• ● Where applicable, work with alliance partners and run joint alliance forums and governance committee
• ● Identif y key business opportunities or needs for strategic shifts based on external and internal events
• ● Partner with Business Development to provide strategic input to potential deal cases (investment & divestment)
• ● Ensure appropriate linkages between project strategy and key internal processes (TA strategy, TA prioritization, corporate scorecard) Cross-functional Team Leadership and Delivery
• ● Lead project management of cross functional drug development teams and ensure delivery of strategic objectives
• ● Create a shared sense of purpose, inspiring and energising others to build and maintain a cohesive High Performing Team.
• ● Coach project teams and GPT towards successful issue resolution and decision making . Engage with critical stakeholders to address barriers or challenges facing team
• ● Focus the GPT on the right activities at the right time. Coordinate the efforts of sub-teams to ensure delivery at multiple levels of the development team.
• ● Design, implement, and optimize effective communication within and outside the team. Coordinate with corporate communications to lead the team 's external communication plan.
• ● Ensure the team has a good information management system in line with AZ best practice. Ensure integrity of information management systems to connect to external parties. Drive continuous improvement in how the team approaches information management
• ● Ensure data quality as per agreed standards and monitoring metrics
• ● Identif y development opportunities for team members Governance and Investment Decisions
• ● Lead team towards optimized governance decisions - e.g. evaluate multiple strategic options and drive team to value-maximizing drug development decisions
• ● Provide guidance to both the team and senior management / governance bodies that allows efficient ( timely and informed) decision making
• ● Leverage broad influential network and ensures engagement at all levels prior to key decisions Planning, Monitoring and Delivery
• ● Ensure that overall GPT deliverables, budgets, schedules, and performance standards are realistically set, governance approved and attained , and that the project effectively fulfils all information management and business reporting requirements

Requirements

• ● Late stage drug development experience
• ● Relevant therapeutic area expertise - CVRM and/or Respiratory & Immunology, and/or cell therapy experience.
• ● Strong internal network with experience in AZ ways of working.
• ● Track-record of building diverse, inclusive teams and delivering in multi-cultural environments. Office Working Requirements
• ● 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.
• ● The annual base pay for this position ranges from 206,993.60 - 310,490.40 USD. 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.
• ● Ready to make a difference Apply now and join us on this exciting journey.
• ● Date Posted 21-Aug-2026
• ● Closing Date 20-Aug-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.