Project Manager, OBU Global Medical Affairs (Contract)

Introduction to role:
Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of oncology? We are in search of a motivated Project Manager to oversee planning and implementation within our Oncology Business Unit (OBU) Medical organization. This role involves overseeing projects, managing budgets, supporting medical planning, and coordinating cross-functional teams at an asset or indication level. Reporting directly to a Tumor Portfolio Director, you will collaborate closely with a Medical Head/Senior Global Medical Leader and their teams. Based in Warsaw and Mississauga, Canada, this position offers the opportunity to work globally and drive change across boundaries. Are you the strategic thinker we need to support our ambitious goals?

Accountabilities:
• Partner with Medical Heads and GMALs to progress asset strategies from conceptualization to implementation, optimizing global-local interfaces.
• Ensure efficient functioning of the Medical Implementation Team (MIT) and connectivity with Integrated Business Team (IBT).
• Lead effective meeting management for assets, ensuring clear agendas, action items, and tracking results.
• Facilitate budget and strategic workforce planning across functional groups, including forecasting and prioritization.
• Responsible for planning key franchise team deliverables, ensuring high-quality, timely delivery.
• Facilitate Externally Sponsored Research (ESR) Review committee meetings for timely proposal reviews.
• Drive External Engagement Planning and execution, including congress planning oversight.
• Coordinate and assist senior GMAL in preparing presentations and communications on key topics.
• Drive continuous improvement on ways of working, sharing best practices to streamline processes.
• Partner with Tumor Portfolio Leader to shape portfolio strategy and provide timely input from asset teams.
• Accountable for implementing medical standards to ensure compliant functioning of the organization.

Essential Skills/Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in business or life science. MBA / Ph.D. desired.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry or regulated medical products industry.
• Demonstrated project management experience in a matrix environment.
• Experience influencing cross-functionally, cross-culturally, and cross-brands.
• Effective working in a multi-cultural, matrixed environment.
• Experience working in a global setting, managing stakeholders across different time zones.
• Experience preparing and/or delivering presentations to executive leadership.
• Experience in planning and leading central initiatives.

Desirable Skills/Experience:
• 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.

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.

At AstraZeneca, we are committed to transforming the lives of people living with cancer by leading in patient experience and care. We are evolving to an outcomes-based model that goes beyond treatment to shape the cancer care environment and transform the whole patient experience. From early diagnosis to survivorship, we ensure no patient is left behind. Our dedication to delivering earlier stage interventions with curative possibilities and championing precision combinations drives us to make a global impact.

Ready to join us on this transformative journey? Apply now and be part of a team that is changing the way cancer is treated!

Date Posted

03-Jul-2025

Closing Date

10-Jul-2025

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.