VP Evidence Generation And External Alliances

In Medical Affairs, we change the practice of medicine and improve the patient experience by generating and communicating compelling medical evidence.
We translate the wealth of medical and scientific expertise to ensure the data we produce helps physicians to better treat patients at every point in
the journey.

Valued partners across the enterprise, we rely on working together and sharing
knowledge to combine science and strategy in a way that advances our pipeline and progresses our journey to redefine cancer treatment.

Innovate to realize the ambitions in our leading Oncology area

Join our globally-renowned Oncology area, which is leading the rapid business growth of our enterprise and ever-evolving industry. It’s an exciting time to join as we work towards our big ambitions with entrepreneurial thinking and innovation. It’s up to us to find solutions and act fast to make them happen.

Leverage skills from across the business to go further

Join a cross-functional team, working together and sharing knowledge across teams, roles and levels. We work seamlessly and inclusively to truly leverage the diversity of our skills and go further together.

Typical Accountabilities

• Provide strategic leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams on the development and delivery of the fully integrated Global Evidence strategy across all Oncology therapeutic areas, including (but not limited to) Medical studies, Real World Evidence (RWE), Patient-Centered Science, Externally Sponsored Research (ESR), Health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), Payer evidence, Digital Health Endpoints, observational and non-indication seeking interventional studies

• Builds collaborative relationships with cross?functional leaders across R&D, Commercial, Market Access and Pricing, Digital and Innovation organizations to maximize Evidence generation efforts to increase value of Assets throughout the product lifecycle

• Oversight overall medical Publication strategy and execution across all oncology Therapeutic areas in partnership with the global medical, R&D and Market Access and pricing organizations

• Establish the external alliances and partnership strategy for AstraZeneca Oncology, building strategic relationships and partnership with Key Opinion leaders, Academic & Medical Institutions, Professional associations and community networks to aid the Oncology strategy

• Transforms and delivers best in class Externally Sponsored Research (ESR) programs in consideration of the fact that this high-quality research is initiated, designed, implemented, published and sponsored by external investigators

• Identifies, selects, establishes, and manages a global network of vendors and consultants as needed to implement and deliver on Evidence strategy efficiently

• Ensures high quality and performance standards for Evidence are realistic and attained, and activities are conducted in line with compliance framework

• Identifies critical future evidence capability gaps, develops and leads the strategy for capability development, skills and standards to ensure consistently high performance

• Fosters innovation and creates and manages innovative evidence platforms, tools, and resources, keeping abreast with digital/technology advancements that can aide continuous improvement in the generation and delivery of data

• As part of the Oncology Global Medical Affairs LT provides strong leadership across the function to contribute and ensure robust Medical strategy and execution

• Partners with Market Access and R&D Oncology to provide world class evidence delivery platforms, data sets and services

• Fosters a culture of inclusion, diversity, accountability, coaching & feedforward in line with AZ values and behaviours to attract, engage and retain talent

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Advanced Science Degree (MD, PhD or MSc)

• Strong Experience and deep understanding of the New Drug development process, clinical study design and study execution

• In depth knowledge of the digital and data science for medical evidence and generation

• Strong analytical skill set, with an understanding and awareness of the direction of big data and AI execution in supporting medical evidence generation

• 10+ years’ experience of Pharmaceutical and/or Healthcare industry at local, regional and global level

• Proven track record in delivering new initiatives, capabilities and leading large scale impactful medical initiatives

• Advanced Scientific understanding of RWE and scientific evidence generation, clinical pathways and role of different stakeholders on treatment decision making

• Experience in Medical Affairs Evidence generation (Ph.1-3, RWE, ESRs) at a Global and/or Regional level with in market experience at least one large market.

• Experience in strategic planning, implementation and delivery of Medical Evidence project portfolio, within agreed time, costs and to inspection ready quality standards

• Experience in establishing strategic alliances and partnerships with health care institutions

• Ability to influence strategically and persuade tactfully in a matrix environment, to obtain desired outcomes while maintaining effective, positive organisational relationships

• Appreciation and ability to operate in complex matrix environments

• Significant budget and project management experience

• Has a passion for people leadership and development with proven ability attract, engage and retain high performing and diverse teams