Director, Business Planning And Operations

AstraZeneca

Base: $167,772.00 - $251,658.00; bonus/equity: eli...
Strategic advisory
Operational leadership
Resource stewardship
This highly visible role blends strategic advisory, operational leadership, and resource stewardship to accelerate science and impact patients faster

Job Summary

  • This highly visible role blends strategic advisory, operational leadership, and resource stewardship to accelerate science and impact patients faster.
  • Lead business cases & special initiatives —from partnerships and investments to cross-functional change programs including broad adoption of AI and integration of new capabilities and teams.
  • At AstraZeneca, we act with urgency and curiosity— turning opportunities into outcomes.

Matching Summary

This highly visible role blends strategic advisory, operational leadership, and resource stewardship to accelerate science and impact patients faster.

Salary

Base: $167,772.00 - $251,658.00; Bonus/Equity: eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards; Benefits: qualified retirement programs, paid time off, health, dental, and vision coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • strategic advisory
  • operational leadership
  • resource stewardship
  • business case development
  • project/program management
  • operational excellence
  • talent and collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • shaping strategy
  • enabling agile decisions
  • driving operational excellence
  • championing talent
  • fostering a culture of innovation
  • acting with urgency and curiosity

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 7+ years in drug or biomarker development
  • early-phase portfolio management experience
  • Proven experience in business case development
  • Proven experience in project/program management
  • Proven experience in operational leadership
  • Executive-ready communication skills
  • ability to influence across functions
  • Strong analytical mindset
  • Comfortable in fast-paced, dynamic environments

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