Cross-functional collaboration with r&d and finance
As Associate Director, Corporate Development, you will lead assessments, coordinate diligence, and provide executive-ready recommendations to influence portfolio strategy and deliver measurable value
Job Summary
As Associate Director, Corporate Development, you will lead assessments, coordinate diligence, and provide executive-ready recommendations to influence portfolio strategy and deliver measurable value.
The role involves collaborating with multiple internal teams to build rigorous business cases and inventive deal structures that advance corporate goals.
AstraZeneca offers a fast-paced, intellectually curious environment with opportunities to impact patient lives and encourages flexible in-person work to foster bold thinking.
Matching Summary
As Associate Director, Corporate Development, you will lead assessments, coordinate diligence, and provide executive-ready recommendations to influence portfolio strategy and deliver measurable value.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Opportunity assessment across therapy areas
Project and transaction management expertise
Cross-functional collaboration with R&D and Finance
Executive business case preparation
Due diligence leadership and risk mitigation
Support deal negotiations and closures
Financial modeling for planning and reporting
Nice-to-have
Experience in rare and underserved conditions
Advanced valuation and scenario modeling skills
Comfort engaging with senior executives and Boards
Exposure to alliance management and integration
Familiarity with IP and tax structuring
Flexibility to support ad hoc projects
Entrepreneurial and creative work environment
Key Requirements
Proven experience in corporate development
Advanced degree or equivalent practical experience
Experience in multi-therapy area opportunity assessment
Demonstrated transaction management skills
Ability to prioritize portfolio opportunities
Experience coordinating cross-functional teams
Familiarity with post-closing analytics and integration