Senior Business Planning Leader, Immuno-Oncology And Gi

At AstraZeneca, we play a key role in driving launch and commercial efficiency. We are passionate about setting the direction and leading the business in shaping the cancer care environment and empowering care teams. Everything we do is to transform the lives of patients living with cancer.
As a SeniorBusiness Planning Leader (BPL) for the US Oncology, Immuno-Oncology/GI (IO/GI) Franchise, you will play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients' lives. The US Oncology Business Unit: Commercial Group is the 'face' of AstraZeneca to our many healthcare clients. They represent many of the most well-recognized and respected products in the industry and build positive relationships with healthcare professionals. AstraZeneca's vision in Oncology is to help patients by redefining the cancer-treatment paradigm. This is the place to work openly and closely with others to harness our collective strengths. If you are hardworking, driven, and exceptionally intelligent - be among the brightest minds who work together to future-proof our business, with the chance to push and progress it further.
In this role, you will be an integral member of the US IO/GI Cancer leadership team and will be responsible for improving operational efficiency and integrating field and marketing efforts across the franchise. This is a leadership role aligned with the franchise head, serving as a business partner and Franchise Leadership Team.
Key Accountabilities:

• Lead in the planning and implementation of franchise goals/scorecards and priorities by collaborating with key internal cross-functional collaborators.
• Coordinate the development/execution of franchise-specific strategic programs.
• Project Management champion and critical link into the Central Portfolio Management Office, providing inputs for accurate demand capture, risk identification, and mitigation strategies aligned to the franchise scorecard
• Actively liaise with other franchises to ensure consistency and drive best practices.
• Coordinate all strategic, financial (budget) planning and processes (HLOP, DLOP, BSP, tactical plan, etc.) as well as sales operations- be the liaison between HO and field in terms of ensuring key deliverables and plan execution.
• Lead the planning and execution of all franchise (LT/National) sales meetings and above franchise (ONx) level meetings, develop, and maintain a calendar of key leadership touchpoints throughout the year.
• Develop and manage franchise or functional communications, including weekly update emails, and engagement plans (e.g., monthly calls with group of PSSs, team building events)
• Serves as a change agent for the franchise.

This role is campus-based at our site in Gaithersburg, MD, headquarters for our Oncology associates. We expect a minimum of 3 days per week on-site in the office.
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• 10 years or more US pharmaceutical experience
• 5+ years of strong project and process leadership skills
• Strong people skills, and ability to motivate and influence others for change and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to work across functions and lead without formal authority.
• Independently functional with technology, software, and presentation production
• Able to maintain confidentiality and adapt to change while simultaneously maintaining focus on objectives and envisioning the bigger picture.

Preferred Requirements:

• Advanced Degree (master's or above)
• 3 years or more working in US Oncology
• Previously successfully navigated the pharmaceutical business (including development, launch readiness, and operations)

Next Steps -- Apply today!
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Date Posted
18-Oct-2023
Closing Date
17-Oct-2023
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