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EUCAN Lead Portfolio Director, OBU Medical Affairs

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    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
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    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Barcelona
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AI generated summary

  • You need 7+ years in pharma, 3+ in Medical Affairs, strong Oncology knowledge, leadership skills, experience in matrix environments, and excellent communication abilities.
  • You will drive project performance, manage stakeholder coordination, oversee budgets, mentor project managers, enhance operational efficiency, and foster collaboration across medical teams.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 7 years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Medical Affairs (Global, regional, or local)
  • Comprehensive understanding of the development and commercialisation principles of pharmaceutical products
  • Experience of successful influencing cross functionally, cross-culturally and cross-brands
  • Experience of effective working in a multi-cultural, matrixed environment
  • Experience working in a global setting, managing stakeholders within different time zones
  • Experience preparing and/or delivering presentations to executive leadership
  • Experience in planning and leading critical initiatives
  • Graduate level degree in sciences or business degree
  • Six Sigma Medical/Process Excellence and/or Project Management/PMP/FPX certification is a plus but not required
  • Depth of understanding of medical, scientific and/or commercial pharmaceutical marketplace of Oncology
  • Consulting experience
  • Skilled in organisational change including process development and implementation, people development, organizational effectiveness, and communication
  • Able to deliver high quality work outputs despite ambiguity or a constantly evolving environment
  • Delivery focus with an ability to be responsible for and manage multiple project deliverables in very short timelines
  • Interpersonal skills with an ability to display a variety of leadership styles dependent upon the situation
  • Evidence of the ability to pull together diverse teams over whom they have no line management responsibility in a matrix environment (i.e. Ability to influence and drive for results)
  • Demonstrated knowledge and very wide understanding of global business context
  • An excellent communicator; evidence of strong independence and innovative seeker of strategic solutions; forward looking
  • Strong leadership attributes to clarify strategic direction, generate commitment, balance short and long-term needs, resolve differences constructively, and reinforce expectations
  • People management of indication level project managers to drive synergies and efficiencies across the portfolio

Responsibilities

  • Partners with VP EUCAN and EUCAN Portfolio Director team to implement goals, projects, budgets, schedules, and drive performance for the organization, and monitors progress and mitigates risks for delivery of responsible projects.
  • Facilitates LT meetings including Oncology EUCAN Country leadership team with the OBU Medical Affairs Heads, providing strategic input into meeting agendas, and manage action items from those meetings.
  • Manage, partner with and coordinate multiple stakeholders (Global, Regional & Local), to ensure alignment of cross-Franchise and cross-Functional commitment to strategic objectives and support with initiatives e.g. Evidence generation, Portfolio prioritisation, Launch excellence etc.
  • Responsible for pull-through and implementation of key functional team deliverables such as scorecards, value metrics, department forums, walking decks, leadership presentations, etc.
  • Responsible for oversight of and communicating status of responsible project budget, phasing and prioritization across the business planning cycle as well as rollup into Long Range Plans.
  • Leadership of project managers responsible for supporting EUCAN Medical teams through mentorship and EUCAN-wide strategy, creating a strong team by building trust.
  • Partners closely with Global Project Management Office to drive operational efficiency and excellence, streamline processes and methodologies, and identify continuous improvement and simplification, to optimise bi-directional Global-Region-Local communication and implementation.
  • Encourage a vibrant, entrepreneurial and externally facing team focused on the delivery of successful projects and programs that support courageous leadership, innovation and collaboration.
  • Collaborate strongly with other Project Leaders to embed standard methodology.
  • Flexible attitude and dedication to efficient productivity.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the EUCAN Lead Portfolio Director in OBU Medical Affairs?

The primary responsibility includes driving project management, strategic planning, and execution of OBU EUCAN Medical Affairs projects, while partnering across the organization to identify unmet needs and oversee solution implementation.

Where is the position of EUCAN Lead Portfolio Director located?

The position is based in Barcelona, Spain.

What level of experience is required for this role?

A minimum of 7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and at least 3 years of experience in Medical Affairs (global, regional, or local) are required.

Is prior experience in Oncology preferred for this position?

Yes, a depth of understanding of the medical, scientific, and commercial pharmaceutical marketplace of Oncology is preferred.

What types of teams will the EUCAN Lead Portfolio Director be collaborating with?

The Director will collaborate with cross-functional teams both within and outside of OBU Medical, including global, regional, and local stakeholders.

What kind of skills are essential for this role?

Essential skills include strategic thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to influence and drive results in a matrix environment.

Are there any certifications preferred for this role?

Yes, Six Sigma Medical/Process Excellence and/or Project Management certifications are preferred but not required.

Will this role involve budget management?

Yes, the role includes project oversight and budget management, ensuring alignment with business planning cycles.

What is the significance of the Leadership Team in this role?

The Leadership Team, including the VP EUCAN and EUCAN Portfolio Director team, is crucial for implementing goals, driving performance, and monitoring project progress while mitigating risks.

What qualities does AstraZeneca look for in candidates for this position?

AstraZeneca values adaptability, collaboration, innovative problem-solving skills, and a commitment to delivering life-changing medicines to patients.

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