Senior Director, Competitive Intelligence, Oncology R&D

About the role

The Competitive Intelligence and Analysis team at AstraZeneca plays a pivotal role in developing commercial and clinical strategy. As a Senior Director, you will be responsible for delivering competitive analysis and insights to senior leadership, ensuring alignment with investment decisions and positive patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Own the delivery of competitive analysis, leveraging knowledge of the Oncology therapy area and external resources to shape future-proofed TA strategies.
• Drive in-depth analysis of clinical and commercial data, generating and communicating critical insights to key decision-makers.
• Collaborate with a range of partners to influence strategy through intellectual agility and communication skills, building trusted relationships.
• Shape strategic direction and drive portfolio decisions that advance AstraZeneca's bold ambition to eliminate cancer as a cause of death.

Requirements

• Educational and experience: Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience in research and/or data analysis, preferably with a background in oncology, clinical research, or investment analysis.
• Critical thinking and communication: Ability to think critically, communicate complex issues simply, and clearly, and present evidence-based arguments.
• Strategic thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate and solve problems effectively.
• Agility and impact orientation: Intellectual capability, adaptability, and motivation to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with significant societal impact.
• Collaboration and leadership: Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing without formal authority in a dynamic, matrixed work environment.
• Proactive prioritization: Resourcefulness, decisiveness, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a rapidly growing organization.

Qualifications

• Education and experience: Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience in research and/or data analysis, preferably with a background in oncology, clinical research, or investment analysis.
• Critical thinking and communication: Ability to think critically, communicate complex issues simply, and clearly, and present evidence-based arguments.
• Strategic thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate and solve problems effectively.
• Agility and impact orientation: Intellectual capability, adaptability, and motivation to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with significant societal impact.
• Collaboration and leadership: Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing without formal authority in a dynamic, matrixed work environment.
• Proactive prioritization: Resourcefulness, decisiveness, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a rapidly growing organization.

Skills

• Expertise in oncology and clinical data analysis.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and influencing without formal authority.
• Resourcefulness and decisiveness in managing multiple priorities.

Benefits

• Competitive annual base pay ranging from $218,330 to $327,494.
• Short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards, and commissions.
• Qualified retirement programs, paid time off, health, dental, and vision coverage.

Pay

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $218,330 to $327,494.

Schedule

This role requires a minimum of three days per week in-office working, with potential options in Boston MA, Gaithersburg, MD, New York, London, or Cambridge UK under certain conditions.