Operations Manager, Oncology R&D

Gaithersburg, MD or Mississauga, ON

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we are pioneering new frontiers by identifying and treating patients earlier, working towards the aim of eliminating cancer as a cause of death.

Come and join our AZ team where you will play a pivotal role in this exciting period of development!!

This role sits within the Operations Team in the Chief Operating Office in Oncology R&D. The Operations Manager reports to the Director Operations Oncology R&D and will be allocated to ORD functions based on need and within agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

The role provides specific support on business operations and oversees day to day, business as usual activities to ensure the various services provided are robust, executed in a timely manner and fit for purpose. Requests for work and deliverables will be agreed between the Director Operations Oncology R&D and functional BPO lead via the SLA.

Business operations includes a wide range of services, examples of which include:

• Global operational/business as usual (BAU) processes and initiatives such as Performance Development timetable, MTP/LTP, Learning & Development, etc.
• Scorecard development and monitoring
• Risk monitoring and mitigation planning
• Footprint planning and management

Key Responsibilities:

• Support drug project governance processes such as the Oncology Research Board or Development Review Committee.
• Ensure Saba is maintained and roles aligned to relevant training to improve business performance and efficiency
• Lead quarterly scorecard, KPI and metric monitoring working with relevant stakeholders. Collate input and distribute periodic reports to the Leadership Team
• Monitor risks by promoting timely and accurate reporting across the function, track action plans and critical issues
• Support AZ internal audit and local functional audits by coordinating auditees and information requests, ensure awareness of internal audit dates and plans. Use output of audits to inspire change and improvement.
• Provide support for ad hoc BPO requests, these may be reports or special projects such as office moves
• Support BPO in the preparation and review of the Quarterly Business Review (QBR) or end of year reports
• Identify learnings and business process change needs and ensure they are tracked and implemented
• Support BPO with MTP planning, coordination and the narrative

Requirements:

• Highly developed organizational and project management skills
• Highly customer orientated
• Strong strategic thinking, judgment and influencing skills
• 3+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry
• 3+ years of Project Management experience with a successful track record of delivering overall project results within agreed time, quality and cost
• Broad experience in a wide range of sectors, functions and processes
• Bachelor’s degree preferably within a scientific field
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience with senior stakeholder and partner management
• Good leadership attributes to set direction, generate commitment, balance short- and long-term needs, constructively resolve issues

Desirables:

• Ability to work in an environment of remote collaborators
• Confident presentation skills
• Good cultural awareness

About Our Gaithersburg Oncology Hub

Our Gaithersburg, Maryland facility creates life-changing medicines for people around the world. This campus employs more than 3,500 experts in our field and is only a short drive from Washington, DC. This modern and vibrant scientific campus is the home of R&D and Oncology in the US. Here, we play host to some of the most cutting-edge technology and lab spaces, all designed to inspire collaboration and cross-functional science. We are dedicated to creating a culture of inclusion and collaboration.

The Gaithersburg site offers a variety of amenities to help keep our employees happy and healthy. This includes a fitness center, employee healthcare clinic, electric vehicle charging stations, dry cleaning, full-service cafeteria and copy center, game rooms, community garden and more. This is where you’ll find newly-designed, activity-based work spaces to suit a variety of working styles while increasing collaboration between teams.

So, What’s Next-

Are you already envisioning yourself joining our team? Good! We can’t wait to hear from you!

If you’re curious to know more, please contact Bobbi Poole, our Talent Acquisition Partner.

Closing Date: September 22, 2023

Competitive Remuneration And Benefits Apply

We offer a competitive Total Reward program including a market driven base salary, bonus and long term incentive. We have a generous paid time off program and a comprehensive benefits package.

Where can I find out more-

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We follow all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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