Join us at AstraZeneca's Oncology Business Unit as a GU/Gyn Tumor Director Global Publications. In this role, you will have direct accountability and responsibility for the global leadership and line management of a team of Global Publication Leads across multiple sites. You will provide publications expertise and insight into the development and optimization of integrated strategic global publication plans, driving scientifically rigorous and compliant publications across the product lifecycle. The role collaborates with the Global Head of Publications, VP OBU Medical, Clinical TA VPs, Global Medical Affairs Leaders (GMALs), and the regions to ensure aligned global publications strategies and plans are developed and delivered in a globally consistent way, aligned to the integrated Medical Affairs Plans. The Tumor Director manages the Global Publication Leads to lead their teams in an aligned manner, assuring consistent delivery across the portfolio.
Accountabilities:
- Lead the disease area teams of Global Publications Leads responsible for working within GU and gyn tumor areas to align and build integrated publication strategies and plans for global clinical studies and non-clinical trial sources including HEOR, Epidemiology, RWE, and Payer, ensuring the integrated publication strategy is consistently applied across all study designs, and clear and supportable scientific data are communicated to internal partners (product teams, governance bodies) and external customers (regulatory authorities, payers, physicians, and patients).
- Directly manage Global Publications Leads on GU/Gyn focused products.
- Work alongside the Global Head of Publications and Senior Directors supporting global performance management, recruitment, training, and coaching of the OBU Publications team.
- Coach GU/Gyn team on principles of integrated strategic publication planning.
- Provide leadership and influence any ongoing strategic development within the business that may impact AZ’s ability to deliver industry-leading publications activities in an ethical way.
- Build advocacy for publications through effective relationships with key partners and customers across all relevant SET areas.
- Provide visible leadership to key alliance partners to support the success of strategic alliances.
- Keep up to date with any internal or external developments (e.g., new regulatory and publication guidelines worldwide) that potentially impact Publications; disseminate information and develop strategies for meeting new requirements.
Minimum Requirements – Education and Experience:
- PhD or advanced post-graduate scientific degree preferred; Bachelor's degree with relevant proven experience in pharmaceutical/medical communication/healthcare industry required.
- Demonstrated experience as a medical publications professional and in-depth knowledge of the principles of developing effective publication strategies and plans.
- Demonstrated performance, budget, and resource management skills in a global organization.
- Broad knowledge of the drug development process, with a focus on integrated strategic publication planning.
- Broad knowledge of oncology therapy area.
- Demonstrated line leadership skills.
Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Ability to/interest in representing AZ in relevant professional bodies and conferences as an advocate for compliance and publication practice.
- ISMPP CMPP™ certified.
- Experience in gyn and/or GU therapy areas.
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.
At AstraZeneca, we are driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, enabling us to proactively take initiatives, speak up, and see first-hand the difference we've made. We are trusted and empowered to be creative, solving problems by taking risks with science as our guardrail. We embrace continuous change and improvement, encouraged to think differently and develop game-changing ideas. We believe in co-creation, harnessing our diverse strengths and sharing best practices to build the future of our business and industry, together.
Are you ready to make your mark on the healthcare ecosystem, the industry and business, and, most importantly, our patients? Apply now to join us in building the next wave of Oncology.
Date Posted: 02-Jul-2024
Closing Date: Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form. AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.
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