Competitive Intelligence Director R&I

Introduction to Role:
Are you ready to shape the future of disease therapy and deliver a sustainably differentiated portfolio? We are seeking a Competitive Intelligence Director with relevant TA expertise and sound business judgement. This role leads and executes Competitive Intelligence activities, supporting multiple high-priority projects and brands across the R&D and commercial lifecycle. Join us on a journey to become AstraZeneca's future leaders!

Accountabilities:
In this role, you will establish strong working relationships across relevant TA groups, translate complex business problems into intelligence hypotheses, and design research and analytical plans. You will conduct research, analyse data, and derive actionable insights that drive strategic decisions. You will also be responsible for coordinating scientific conference intelligence in your areas of responsibility, mentoring junior members of the team, and managing specific elements of the CI budget.

Essential Skills/Experience:

- Science related degree
- 5+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry
- Prior, direct competitive intelligence experience covering both R&D and commercial aspects
- Ability to synthesise and integrate multiple sources of information to provide concise insights and recommendations
- Ability to deal with ambiguity and objectively challenge and influence senior stakeholders
- Business acumen
- Ability to build collaborative and constructive relationships across senior levels of the organisation
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with confidence to present to senior level stakeholders
- Previous exposure to senior level executives

Desirable Skills/Experience:

- Deep expertise in relevant TA
- Advanced degree holders who have a focus in decision analysis, statistics, business or medicine/science.

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.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca's Biopharmaceuticals Business Unit, we are on a journey to bring life-saving medicines to patients. Our role in contributing to decreasing mortality rates globally is clear. We are shaping the future by spotting scientifically-led commercial opportunities and acting now to operationalise and scale them. We are driven by the solutions we bring to the healthcare ecosystem, improving patient experiences and outcomes. If you like to run fast, this is the place for you. We thrive on pace and energy, with a winning mindset we can make anything happen.

Ready to join us on this exciting journey? Apply today!

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.