Associate Director, R&D
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MedImmune is the worldwide biologics research and development arm of AstraZeneca. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference in people's lives every day. As one of the world's premier biotechnology companies, our mission is centered on delivering life-changing products that advance world health, and help fight and cure disease. As an Associate Director, R&D in Mountain View, CA , you'll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients' lives.
And we're excited to share that our work at the Mountain View site (along with some other AstraZeneca Group Companies in the Bay Area) will relocate to South San Francisco by early 2018. Click here for more information on this new facility.
We're constantly pushing the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients, with a passion for discovery and a pipeline to show for it. We're pioneering innovative research and exploring novel pathways across key therapeutic areas including oncology, respiratory, inflammation and autoimmunity, cardiovascular and metabolic disease, and infection and vaccines. And we're industry-leading in immunology, protein engineering and translational science. We offer a unique and strong collaborative network as part of the AstraZeneca family, as together we explore synergies between small and large molecules.
MedImmune has a dynamic environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. We attract top minds, and we nurture and build top talent.
Position Summary:
The primary responsibility will be to oversee the global Translational Sciences Timeline Management function whose area of focus is to manage detailed project timelines in order for translational science functions to achieve key project deliverables. In addition members of the team will be involved in the management of CROs and contracts, budget planning, tracking and invoicing. This position will sit on the Translational Sciences leadership team and will work closely with other areas within the company including Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs and Biologics Project Management.
General Duties and Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the overall leadership and operational success of assigned functions
• Applies knowledge of the drug development process from early preclinical research through late stage clinical development in support of company goals and team deliverables.
• Supports contract and CRO management in a fast-paced matrix organization
• Applies knowledge of current and future industry trends and how they will affect the business
• Work closely with the Translational Sciences Leadership Team and Project Management in all global operational aspects related to contracts, budgeting, clinical testing operational effectiveness, and other planning initiatives.
• Provide coaching, development, and performance management to staff. Create an environment in which employees can successfully achieve professional growth. Manage a team of up to 10 staff in Gaithersburg, California and Cambridge locations and provide the needed vision and leadership to the group
Functional Responsibilities:
The successful candidate must be able to effectively lead and improve processes to work across Translational Sciences globally in 3 major areas:
1) Oversee a team of project management professionals whose responsibilities include coordination of nonclinical and clinical timelines for the Translational Science sub-teams
2) The management of contracts, Contract Research organizations {CROs), budget planning, tracking and invoicing. Streamline and improve processes associated with annual budgeting cycles, CRO management and invoice payment for a fast-paced matrix organization.
3) Develop a team of individuals that apply project management best practices to support the Translational Science sub-team as projects transition into late stage development within the Medlmmune/AstraZeneca global organization
Requirements:
Requirements/Qualifications:
Education: Master's Degree with 10-12 years of experience is preferred; Bachelor's Degree with 12+ years of experience will be considered
Experience:
• 10-12 years of related experience.
• Must have working knowledge of the biological sciences as well as strong operational and business acumen.
• Solid understanding of biotechnology and budgeting with demonstrated experience in leading complex project teams in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
• Experience with using/implementing enterprise wide tools and systems.
• Experience in building and leading teams from diverse functional areas.
• Experience in high level communication and stakeholder management.
Capabilities:
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written}, to all management levels, peers, seniors and juniors.
• Effective matrix team building, facilitation, negotiation and ability to influence.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a broad and integrated perspective when planning, problem-solving and making operational decisions/setting operational strategy.
• Thrive on challenge with ability to adapt to changing work priorities.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills including priority setting and time management.
• Must be able on work independently on multiple tasks in a high paced environment.
• Must be professional, dedicated and detail-orientated.
Next Steps – Apply today!
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