This is what you will do:

The Senior Director, Global Program Manager (GPM Lead) is a member of the Project & Portfolio team and is a strategic partner to respective Global Program Teams and associated leadership andcross-functional sub-teams. The Senior Director, GPM will work closely with the Global Program Team Leads. This leadership position is responsible for overseeing programs with higher level of complexity and is accountable for the execution and successful delivery of all associated deliverables, goals, and milestones. The Senior Director GPM works to ensure that cross-functional teams plan and operate effectively, fostering positive team dynamics and championing Alexion’s operating model.The individual in this role willbe asked to partctipate and contribute to  prioritization processes, corporate initiatives and disease area strategy ambitions.

You will be responsible for:

Managing the planning, execution, and decision-making processes for Global Program Teams in support of Alexion’s product development and lifecyclepipeline

Collaborating with Sr Leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to advance Alexion’s programs in the most efficient and effective way

Managing key activities and processes in line with the mission and vision set by the program management leadership team

Driving strategic business planning and execution against set goals

Work closely with GPTLs, for translating strategies into tangible deliverables for the program teams to execute and manage

Resolving complex strategic and operational issues withinprograms

Delivering key messages and presentations to the department and senior executives 

Representing the Strategic Project & Portfolio Management Leads at select meetings, as needed in support of product strategy and execution 

Managing direct reports, as needed

Partnering with the R&D Portfolio Management Operations team to drive adherence to resource planning, reporting standards and timelines

Partnering with Finance to ensure budget optimization for programs and facilitating discussions and reviews of FTEs / resource needs / through periodic assessments with the heads of functions

Developing and training staff in the area ofProgram and Project Management excellence

Representing the vision and mission of the department to the Alexion organization and provide mentorship to junior staff

May be asked to drive R&D and/or SPPM strategic initiatives 

Bringing project management leadership and expertise in the assessment and integration of external assets into the Alexion pipeline

You will need to have:

Given the complex and cross-functional development programs; the GPM will need to execute in these core competencies:

Executive level presentation skills and polished written and oral communication ability

Proven leadership with an ability to manage multiple complex cross-functional teams and processes in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrated experience in most stages of development and lifecycle management (e.g., pre-clinical through post launch)

Strong analytical and decision-making ability, to synthesize complex and diverse inputs, and recommend solutions/preferred options

Well organized and have strong attention to detail with high level of problem-solving capability, business accumen and ability to balance competing priorities to objectively drive the team towards a path which maximizes value

Strong influencing and interpersonal skills to operate and motivate a team in a matrix environment at all levels in the organization without authority

Demonstrated experience using standard program management tools and software including integrated development plans, timelines, risk management, and budget development and monitoring

Recent experience with direct mentoring/management of professional staff preferred

The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment.  As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; problem solve; engage in complex and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours

We would prefer for you to have:

Master’s degree minimum, with higher level degree preferred,plus a minimum of 15 years experiencewithin one or more functional role(s) in R&D drug development, biotehcnology and/or commercialization of branded drug products

Project Management Institute (PMI) qualifications or similar formal training 

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 comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.