Director, BioPharma Medical Evidence Publications - Vaccines & Immune Therapies

Introduction to role:

Join us at AstraZeneca in the Biopharmaceuticals Business Unit as the Global Publications Lead. This role offers direct accountability for the development and execution of strategic publication plans for global clinical studies (Phase III onward) and non-clinical trial sources. As a scientific ambassador for AstraZeneca, you'll be equipped with the knowledge you'll need to keep pace with rapid complex science and the latest changes in medical practice and therapeutics worldwide.

Accountabilities:

You will lead the translation of scientific, clinical and real-world evidence into appropriate timely publications for healthcare professionals, payers, and patients. You will also lead day-to-day management of assigned publication plans, including financial forecasting and tracking. Your role will involve leading a cross-functional publications team and serving as key internal and external point of contact regarding publication program status. You will also provide publications expertise and insight to develop effective operating models and build effective relationships with Alliance partners as required by the business needs.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in business, the health sciences or communications field.

• 5 years related experience in Publications.

• Demonstrated experience in the publications field, or medical communications gained through working in the pharmaceutical industry or a medical communications agency.

• Demonstrated project management experience.

• Broad understanding of drug development process.

• Demonstrated performance, budget, and resource management skills in a global organization.

• Excellent leadership and project management skills to deliver in a complex multidisciplinary environment.

• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with external experts, investigators, journal editors and publishers and professional bodies.

• Ability to effectively manage multiple stakeholders and projects to within budget.

• Flexibility and adaptability to manage long-term activities in a constantly changing internal and external environment.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Relevant post-graduate degree.

• Experience of working globally, cross-culturally and cross-functionally.

• Strong therapeutic knowledge in infectious diseases, vaccines and/or immunology, with proven ability to adapt quickly to other therapeutic specialties.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Why AstraZeneca?

AstraZeneca is at the forefront of medical innovation. We use our unique position as medical leaders across our enterprise and the healthcare ecosystem to shape the future of Healthcare. There's so much opportunity here as we continue to grow - no better place to improve patients' lives and develop with AstraZeneca. We're hybrids - a fusion of scientific knowledge with business acumen - we know which products are launching, we know the science behind them and their place in real world medical practice. We are networkers and influencers by nature. In our role as scientific ambassadors, we thrive on working with people internally and externally.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join our thriving BioPharmaceuticals team.

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.