Director Strategic Business Planning & Execution - US Medical Affairs

Are you ready to drive central initiatives and make a significant impact in the realm of US Medical Affairs? As the Director of Strategic Business Planning & Execution, you'll be at the forefront of aligning projects with strategic imperatives, collaborating with internal colleagues and external vendors, and leading a dynamic team. Your leadership will ensure that strategic programs are accomplished efficiently, enabling informed decision-making that propels the success of US Medical Affairs.

LEADERSHIP

• Manage, mentor, and motivate the USMA Strategic Business Planning & Execution Team.
• Foster cross-functional engagement and build an effective network within the organization through dynamic collaboration.
• Drive continuous improvement in strategic planning and performance management, collaborating as an active thought partner.

Strategic programs

• Ensure effective delivery of key strategic programs and business operations activities.
• Drive annual enterprise strategy development and local adoption.
• Communicate progress against performance targets and evolve tracking methods for business health and performance trends.
• Identify and monitor significant performance measures for US Medical Affairs.
• Develop novel data overlaps and trends to identify future opportunities or remediation plans.

Financial management

• Facilitate strategic alignment across US Medical Affairs and key cross-functional partners.
• Coordinate tactical plans and metrics reporting, communicating with collaborators from inception through execution.
• Lead annual budget planning, quarterly re-forecasts, and financial requests, identifying key opportunities and risks.
• Drive all financial planning activities, including budgeting, re-forecasting, long-range planning, and pipeline business plans.
• Manage contracting, e-requisition, purchase order generation, and vendor onboarding processes.

Operational effectiveness

• Report, track, and develop a carbon budget to support sustainability targets.
• Oversee HCP Engagement, Sponsorship review, and audit compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement of systems and identify early areas of potential risk with Compliance and Legal.

Team communications

• Lead real-time team communications for increased clarity.
• Develop innovative ways to share information with the team.
• Create training applying adult learning principles for process understanding.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 10+ years in the pharmaceutical industry in Medical Affairs organizations
• Project management certification strongly preferred
• Understanding of drug development and lifecycle managements, medical affairs operations, and compliance/legal/finance requirements across Medical Affairs
• Proven ability to manage budget, and internal & external resources
• Self-starter with strong leadership, problem-solving, organizational, and negotiating skills
• Highly influential with demonstrated ability to create and lead successful cross-functional teams
• Ability to professionally interact with all levels of the organization
• Exercises foresight and judgment in making complex decisions
• Flexibility and agility to adapt to changing project scope and direction
• Must demonstrate energy and enthusiasm
• High ethics and integrity standards; ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Advanced software skills, particularly MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

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.

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $196,800 - $295,200 USD Annual. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to making a difference in the lives of patients. Our unique culture fosters collaboration, creativity, and growth. With a rapidly expanding portfolio, we offer an entrepreneurial spirit combined with the resources of a global biopharma. You'll be empowered with tailored development programs designed to enhance your skills while fostering a deep understanding of our patient's journeys. Join us in our mission to tackle the toughest challenges for those living with rare diseases.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now to join our team!

Date Posted

21-Nov-2025

Closing Date

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