Executive Director Clinical Operations, Program Management

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• At least 10 years of experience with late stage Oncology Drug Development ideally including time in role as a Senior Global Clinical Program Director (GCPD) or equivalent in a previous organizations.
• Line management expertise; experience of performance management of Associate Director level staff (experience of managing Director level staff desirable but not essential)
• Demonstrated development of others, identifying and providing opportunities to improve the capabilities of other people
• Functional experience in contributing meaningfully to Clinical Operations functional improvement initiatives that cross clinical programs
• Management experience, managing resourcing, budget planning and functional level activities
• Established and well-connected network with other TA Leaders, Development Operations Leadership and Early Development Oncology
• Professional excellence: Background of high professional achievement and willingness to encourage this in others
• Manages change with a positive approach; sees change as an opportunity to improve performance and add value to the business
• Influencing and stakeholder management
• Supplier/Partnership Management
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to set and manage priorities, resources, performance targets and project initiatives in a global environment
• Creative and Innovative: Seeks to improve continuously where it counts, based on good awareness of external competitive practice, and creativity and initiative
• Output/delivery focused - Maintains high standards, including a commitment to AstraZeneca values, policies and employment principles
• Is aware of and sensitive to cultural differences and their impact on communication, expectations and performance
• Teamwork and cross functional Collaboration: Is effective in leading and being a member of teams, both locally and internationally
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally Desirable

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• Advanced Degree (Master's or PhD)
• Significant experience in Clinical Development with knowledge of global operational program and study delivery
• Experience with with lung studies is a strong asset.
• Proven experience in project management
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical and pharmaceutical drug development processes in Oncology
• Experience working internationally: working with major markets/resolution of international issues
• Business planning skills: has knowledge/experience of planning processes used in managing drug projects
• Risk and crisis management experience
• Experience of leading successful teams from more than one national culture
• Manage of cost centre/department budget and contribute to Clinical Operations budget management
• Manage project budget to threshold for assigned work packages

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. Why AstraZeneca: Here, science meets courage and collaboration to change outcomes in cancer. You will join a dedicated Oncology organization with a bold pipeline across multiple indications, the investment to scale what works, and the freedom to ask big questions.

By bringing unexpected teams together - from clinical operations and development to external partners - we move faster, learn continuously, and focus relentlessly on what helps patients most. We combine cutting-edge technology with deep clinical expertise, value kindness alongside ambition, and empower leaders at every level to shape how we deliver for patients and the business.