Associate Director, BPM Evidence Publications, R&I

Associate Director, BPM Evidence Publications, R&I

Introduction to role:

Embrace the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare. Be part of changing the practice of medicine forever. As an Associate Director in our Biopharmaceuticals Business Unit, you will be at the forefront, proactive, innovative and brave, we don't stop. It means we dare to do the big studies in the real world, utilizing primary and secondary data, leading the field in evidence generation and external scientific engagement.

Accountabilities:

In this role, you will deliver Therapeutic Area PSO operations, manage the day-to-day Agency operational plan, support publication plans, take ownership of legacy and RWE publications projects, and much more. You will collaborate effectively with internal colleagues and external experts, investigators, journals, conference organizers and external bodies to deliver strategic publication and communication activities.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in the health sciences or communications field
• Minimum 3-5 years of working in the pharmaceutical industry or a medical communications agency
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Broad understanding of drug development process
• Demonstrated performance, budget, and resource management skills in a global organization
• Excellent leadership and project management skills to deliver in a complex multidisciplinary environment
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with external experts, investigators, journal editors and publishers and professional bodies
• Ability to effectively manage multiple stakeholders and projects to within budget
• Flexibility and adaptability to manage long-term activities in a constantly changing internal and external environment

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Relevant post-graduate degree
• Experience of working globally, cross-culturally and cross-functionally
• Strong therapeutic knowledge in respiratory and immunology, with proven ability to adapt quickly to other therapeutic specialties

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.

AstraZeneca is a place to be at the forefront, we use our unique position as medical leaders across our enterprise and the healthcare ecosystem to shape the future of healthcare. There's so much opportunity here as we continue to grow - no better place to improve parents' lives and develop with AstraZeneca. A critical part of AstraZeneca's success, we provide medical leadership across the whole product lifecycle -from advising on Research & Development investment decisions, to leading pre-launch scientific efforts and accelerating evidence-based healthcare changes in the real world.

Ready to make your impact in the world of healthcare? Apply now

Date Posted

26-Jun-2025

Closing Date

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