Senior Director, Competitive Intelligence Oncology R&D

Role Summary

Senior Director, Competitive Intelligence within AstraZeneca's Oncology Research & Development (R&D) Strategy team. This role focuses on shaping strategy and influencing investment decisions by delivering analysis and insights to Senior Leadership and key partners to ensure a full understanding of the evolving oncology landscape. The position requires analytical rigor, strategic thinking, and the ability to build trusted relationships across a network of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own the delivery of competitive analysis to shape future-proofed therapy area strategies.
• Drive in-depth analysis of clinical and commercial data and communicate critical insights to key decision makers.
• Provide transparency and constructive challenge to stakeholders to influence strategy and investment decisions.
• Develop and maintain a network of trusted internal and external partners to support strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor‚Äôs degree
• Required: At least 3 years of experience in research and/or with data, analysis and fact-based decision-making (equity research background is a definite asset)
• Required: A critical, innovative thinker with a background in oncology, clinical / research or investment analysis
• Required: Highly intellectual with excellent analytical skills and learning agility
• Required: Experienced in leading cross-functional teams with ability to influence without authority
• Required: A clear communicator with the ability to communicate complex issues simply
• Required: Resourceful, motivated, decisive and proactive; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-growing organization

• Preferred: Educated to PhD, MD or MBA level
• Preferred: More than 4+ years of working experience with clinical data and analysis (financial models, industry trends)
• Preferred: More than 2 years working in Oncology
• Preferred: In-depth understanding of clinical data, clinical trial design or regulatory frameworks

Skills

• Analytical thinking and learning agility
• Strategic thinking and decision support
• Clear, effective communication of complex issues
• Cross-functional collaboration and influence without authority

Education

• PhD, MD or MBA (preferred)