Job Title: Associate Director, Alliance Management
Global Career Level: E
Introduction to role
Are you ready to be part of a mission that accelerates the speed, increases the efficacy, and improves the safety of medicines for patients? Join us in a place where innovation and creativity thrive, and diverse perspectives are welcomed and valued. We champion inclusion and diversity, reflecting the communities we serve. Be part of a multi-disciplinary team driving groundbreaking innovation and contribute meaningfully to achieving our ambitious goals within an inspiring, collaborative, and entrepreneurial culture.
Accountabilities
This is an exciting opportunity to support strategic partnerships with global Contract Research Organizations (CROs). As an Associate Director - Alliance Management, you will play a foundational role in the successful delivery of studies conducted through our CRO partnerships. Establish strategic objectives with CROs, develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), evaluate and mitigate outsourcing risks, and seek opportunities for improvement. Your efforts ensure our medicines reach millions of patients faster than ever!
What you will do
Lead our strategic alliances with CRO and Academic partners who conduct Discovery, DMPK, Toxicology and Bioanalytical studies on our behalf, including lead for the local networking ecosystem.
Represent Alliance Management at Executive Steering Committee (ESC) meetings.
Appropriately escalate issues that have not been resolved at the Operational level to executive sponsors when needed.
Develop the operational model for new alliances, integrating tasks and activities into your day-to-day responsibilities.
Lead preparation and execution of Third-Party Risk Management, Transfer Impact Assessments, and Privacy Impact Assessments for new partnerships, and renew assessments as needed for ongoing partnerships.
Support due diligence for new partnerships or business opportunities.
Responsible for updating and maintaining alliance management processes and tools, and for measuring and reporting on the success of alliances on a regular basis.
Champion a collaborative one team culture across internal and external teams.
Develop and evolve strategic alliances to align with our company goals - find opportunities for collaborative value generation including expansion of partnerships, and mitigation of risks.
Conduct regular governance meetings with strategic partners and internal stakeholders to assess progress against plans.
Essential Skills/Experience
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Bachelor s degree or higher in relevant discipline
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Demonstrated ability in Alliance Management of global, strategic drug discovery relationships
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Previous Contract Research Organization experience
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Understanding of contracts and ability to interpret contractual responsibilities of both parties
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Understanding of the process of drug discovery and development
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Ability to influence without authority
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Experience in Discovery or Preclinical drug development
Desirable Skills/Experience
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Strong background/experience in DMPK, Discovery or Toxicology
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Contract Research Organisation (CRO) experience highly preferred
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Project management experience
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CA-AM Certification
At AstraZeneca, scientific leadership transforms patients lives. We push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines for complex diseases. With a groundbreaking pipeline, we strive to understand diverse populations needs and transform healthcare for a future where everyone can access affordable, sustainable, innovative healthcare. Join us as we pioneer the next wave of science and therapeutics.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of our journey to transform healthcare!
01-Jul-2025
06-Jul-2025