VP, Biologics CMC Projects and Clinical Supply

Role Summary

Senior leader responsible for Biologics CMC projects and clinical supply, providing specialist business strategy and portfolio leadership across a global function. Manages global process governance of the Business Strategy and Portfolio, influences regional strategy, and guides cross-functional teams to deliver objectives in a regulated pharmaceutical environment. Oversees talent development and drives initiatives to improve quality, compliance, cost, and delivery timelines across multiple countries.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing specialist Business Strategy and Portfolio expertise through global process management of the Business Strategy and Portfolio function
• Inputs significantly to the regional Business Strategy and Portfolio strategy
• Leads, guides, evaluates and develops the team within own area of Business Strategy and Portfolio to ensure that the area achieves its objectives and complies with all relevant regulations and laws
• Performance manages senior managers or identifies development opportunities of direct reports, together with planning effectively for succession
• Leads or oversees a diverse range of initiatives to improve quality, compliance, cost or time and where appropriate lead the development of new methodology or processes to provide business benefit
• Approximate number of people managed in total (all levels) - 50+
• Grandfather (manager of a manager)
• Global remit: 4 or more countries at a minimum of 40% of time
• Key relationships to reach solutions: Internal and External collaborations with Business Strategy and Portfolio Senior Management; Regulatory; Global Quality; Supply Chain

Qualifications

• Required: Leadership across cross-functional teams; ability to promote, motivating and empowering others to accomplish individual, team and organizational objectives; significant understanding of strategy formulation and evaluation and the management of vast portfolios within a clinical or pharmaceutical environment; experience of leading a development team and working in a global environment; conceptual, analytical and strategic thinking; ability to influence strategically and persuade tactfully to obtain desired outcomes while maintaining effective, positive, organizational relationships
• Preferred: Expert reputation within the business and industry; Extensive knowledge of the latest technical and regulatory expectations; Operational expertise in risk management and contingency planning; Familiarity with the latest research and thinking; Effective problem and conflict resolution skills and proven team focus; Excellent knowledge of AstraZeneca policies, procedures and guidelines

Education

• Essential: Bachelor’s of Science degree in an appropriate discipline; Professional qualification
• Desirable: PhD in scientific discipline

Skills

• Cross-functional leadership
• Strategic planning and portfolio management
• Change management and process improvement
• Regulatory compliance awareness
• Global collaboration and stakeholder management

Additional Requirements

• Global travel required: 4 or more countries at a minimum of 40% of time