VP, Biologics CMC Projects and Clinical Supply

The Vice President, Biologics CMC Projects leadership and Clinical Supply (BP&LCS), is a new leadership role within Biopharmaceutical Development (BPD) that brings together all the CMC Project Leadership and Project Delivery functions along with the clinical supply delivery under one senior leader. The role is a diverse global function with employees in Gaithersburg, Cambridge, Barcelona and Mississauga. The leader will bear overall accountabilities for all the Biologics CMC Project Delivery functions and will bring CMC Project Leadership, CMC Project Management, CMC Scientific Writing and Biologics Clinical Supply together and work with the teams to ensure that the portfolio is supported in the most efficient and effective manner. The VP will work with SVP and Heads of Biologics CMC Project Leaders to ensure that the right strategies are in place to support AZ Ambition 2030 and that the therapeutic areas are supported most effectively. VP will also ensure that the teams are building a strong interface with the GPPM organization and ensure that the CMC plans are well coordinated with other R&D functions. Integrating the project delivery functions with project delivery functions such as CMC project management, scientific writing and clinical supply will ensure that BPD is delivering the portfolio in the most coordinated manner possible. VP role will continue to liaise strongly with Biopharma Clinical Ops and Oncology Clinical Ops leadership to ensure that there is an integrated end to end view on delivering the portfolio and that the Biologics CMC function is very aligned with clinical teams on efficient and effective delivery of the clinical trial supplies to patients with urgency and sustainability. This position requires significant interaction with senior leaders of other functional areas within Biopharma and Oncology R&D due to the direct impact of the function on speed of development of pipeline products as well as clinical supply of all biologics in the portfolio. The position will also drive the digitalization of all Biologics CMC Project and portfolio information and use it to derive efficiencies across the enterprise. As we continue to optimize and mature the Biologics CMC Project Delivery model, this would be a key role to liaise with TA Project VPs and TA Heads to ensure a very coordinated delivery of AZ Biologics Portfolio. We are seeking an individual with extensive background and experience in leadership roles within CMC Project Delivery and Clinical Supply Functions. As a member of the Biopharmaceutical Leadership Team, the individual will need to directly influence the BPD strategy and hence a broad background in biologics development and commercialization will be essential for this role. Given this is a global position that will oversee staff on four different sites, the incumbent will need to have a proven record for building and managing diverse global teams Typical Accountabilities Lead a global team responsible for the delivery of the AZ biologics portfolio and early clinical supply across all TAs and both early and late clinical supply for V&I. Accountable for delivering projects according to quality, time, budgets, and resources. Investment view of approximately $350 million and growing. Accountable for implementation of Axial across clinical supply and ensure that E2E planning is delivered for AZ and Biologics. Transform and execute a strategic and integrated global organization aligned to Ambition 2030 and both One BioPharma Vision and Oncology R&D ambition. Drives the portfolio strategy at BPD governance meetings enabling and supporting investment decisions (LSPC, TALTs, ESPC, Research Boards, DRC, etc.) Accountable for aligning with internal stakeholders within R&D, especially TA heads and Clinical operations ensuring the success of the portfolio and influencing investment decisions. Provides effective and transparent risk assessment and issue management at strategic, tactical, and operational levels. Leads discussions internally, across R&D SET areas, and supports SVP in BPRD and ORD discussions, specifically to the current and future status of programs. Recognized internally as an influencer, able to produce positive outcomes from those relationship builds with R&D. Drives effective prioritization across portfolios. Works collaboratively with global teams to generate, evaluate and deliver robust strategies for the BioPharma and Oncology pipeline. Ensures that the organization achieves its business objectives. Performance manages a global team and identifies development opportunities for direct reports, together with appropriate succession planning. Essential Ph.D. in scientific or technical discipline or equivalent experience Mastery of Project Leadership and Clinical supply with an ability to lead cross-functional working groups and teams Hands-on experience in managing project budgets Proven matrix leadership to accomplish team and organizational objectives Significant understanding of the overall drug development and commercialization process Strong experience working at the discovery, clinical and commercial interfaces Demonstrated ability to shape and deliver business cases Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as proven negotiation, collaboration, and interpersonal leadership skills Experience of leading a development team and working in a global environment Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally Conceptual, analytical and strategic thinking Ability to influence strategically across all levels of the organisation P&L management Expertise in risk management and contingency planning Effective problem and conflict resolution skills and proven team focus Excellent knowledge of AstraZeneca policies, procedures and guidelines The annual base pay for this position ranges from 303781.60- 455672.4 Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. Global job code