AstraZeneca
Executive Director, Head of Strategy & Business Transformation
AstraZeneca, Gaithersburg, Maryland, us, 20883
Executive Director, Head of Strategy & Business Transformation
Job Overview:
The Executive Director, Head of Strategy & Business Transformation will lead the Business Strategy and Portfolio function, providing global process management, strategy development, and portfolio optimization to support AstraZeneca’s business objectives.
Core Responsibilities
Provide specialist Business Strategy and Portfolio expertise through global process management of the Business Strategy and Portfolio function.
Significantly contribute to the regional Business Strategy and Portfolio strategy.
Lead, guide, evaluate and develop the team within the Business Strategy and Portfolio area to ensure objectives are achieved and compliance with all relevant regulations and laws.
Performance manage senior managers and identify development opportunities for direct reports, planning effectively for succession.
Oversee a diverse range of initiatives to improve quality, compliance, cost or time; lead the development of new methodology or processes where appropriate to provide business benefit.
Essential Qualifications
Bachelor’s of Science degree in an appropriate discipline.
Over 10 years of experience leading global cross‑functional working groups and teams.
Proven leadership ability promoting, motivating and empowering others to accomplish individual, team and organizational objectives.
Significant understanding of strategy formulation and evaluation and management of vast portfolios within a clinical or pharmaceutical environment.
Experience leading a development team and working in a global environment.
Conceptual, analytical and strategic thinking; ability to influence strategically and persuade tactfully to obtain desired outcomes while maintaining effective, positive, organizational relationships.
PhD in a scientific discipline (preferred).
Expert reputation within the business and industry (preferred).
Extensive knowledge of the latest technical and regulatory expectations; operational expertise in risk management and contingency planning (preferred).
Familiarity with the latest research and thinking (preferred).
Effective problem and conflict resolution skills and proven team focus; excellent knowledge of AstraZeneca policies, procedures and guidelines (preferred).
Key Relationships
Internal: Business Strategy and Portfolio Senior Management within AstraZeneca; Project, Change, Business Improvement and Strategy Management leadership team; Regulatory; Global and regional Business Strategy and Portfolio sites; Global Quality; Supply Chain.
External: External professional and regulatory organizations.
Application Details Date Posted: 17-Oct-2025
Closing Date: 25-Jan-2026
Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
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Core Responsibilities
Provide specialist Business Strategy and Portfolio expertise through global process management of the Business Strategy and Portfolio function.
Significantly contribute to the regional Business Strategy and Portfolio strategy.
Lead, guide, evaluate and develop the team within the Business Strategy and Portfolio area to ensure objectives are achieved and compliance with all relevant regulations and laws.
Performance manage senior managers and identify development opportunities for direct reports, planning effectively for succession.
Oversee a diverse range of initiatives to improve quality, compliance, cost or time; lead the development of new methodology or processes where appropriate to provide business benefit.
Essential Qualifications
Bachelor’s of Science degree in an appropriate discipline.
Over 10 years of experience leading global cross‑functional working groups and teams.
Proven leadership ability promoting, motivating and empowering others to accomplish individual, team and organizational objectives.
Significant understanding of strategy formulation and evaluation and management of vast portfolios within a clinical or pharmaceutical environment.
Experience leading a development team and working in a global environment.
Conceptual, analytical and strategic thinking; ability to influence strategically and persuade tactfully to obtain desired outcomes while maintaining effective, positive, organizational relationships.
PhD in a scientific discipline (preferred).
Expert reputation within the business and industry (preferred).
Extensive knowledge of the latest technical and regulatory expectations; operational expertise in risk management and contingency planning (preferred).
Familiarity with the latest research and thinking (preferred).
Effective problem and conflict resolution skills and proven team focus; excellent knowledge of AstraZeneca policies, procedures and guidelines (preferred).
Key Relationships
Internal: Business Strategy and Portfolio Senior Management within AstraZeneca; Project, Change, Business Improvement and Strategy Management leadership team; Regulatory; Global and regional Business Strategy and Portfolio sites; Global Quality; Supply Chain.
External: External professional and regulatory organizations.
Application Details Date Posted: 17-Oct-2025
Closing Date: 25-Jan-2026
Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
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