Director, Global Project Management- Late Stage Oncology
Director, Global Project Management, Late Stage Oncology
Gaithersburg, MD
Global Portfolio & Project Management
Hybrid Work- on average 3 days a week from office
The Global Portfolio & Project Management (GPPM) group is critical for the delivery of AstraZeneca’s 2030 Ambition. GPPM drives the acceleration of our pipeline while ensuring data-driven and effective R&D and portfolio decisions. We're currently seeking a Director, Global Project Management (GPM) to support the Late-Stage Oncology team on a key asset in our Immuno-Oncology portfolio.
This is a key leadership position and global role accountable for the management of global, cross-functional drug development teams and sub-teams towards achieving key strategic objectives and delivering significant research, development, regulatory and commercial milestones.
The Director, GPM holds a senior, central position, with a complete view of the drug project, working across all functions. This role complements the Global Project Leader by providing top level oversight and integration of the entire development process for a key asset in our late-stage clinical program.
What you'll do
Program Strategic Alignment
Provides global program management leadership and excellence through active input into the project strategy & vision and navigates the therapy area and corporate governance processes
Ensuring alignment of the project strategy and operational delivery
Ensures appropriate linkages between project strategy and key internal business processes (TA strategy, TA prioritization, corporate scorecard) and updates the relevant enterprise systems
Collaborate with alliance partners and manage joint alliance forums
Team Leadership and Delivery
Leads project management of cross-functional, drug development teams and ensures delivery to plan
Serves as a core team member and drives efficient operation of the project teams including overall plans, priorities, budget and risk management
Accountable for driving an effective, efficient team environment, creating a shared sense of purpose, inspiring and energizing others to build and maintain a cohesive high-performing team
Coaches GPT (Global Product Team) towards successful decision making and issue resolution
Focuses the GPT and relevant sub-teams on the right activities at the right time and can handle most challenging project situations
Designs, implements, and optimizes effective communication. Coordinates with corporate communications and team comms representative to manage the team’s external communication plan
Accountable for ensuring the team has a good information management system in line with AZ standard process
Governance and Investment Decisions
Directs GPT towards effective governance decisions (e.g. Phase IDs, project revisions, etc.)
Provides guidance to both the team and senior management / governance bodies that allows efficient, timely, and informed decision making
Uses broad influential network and ensures engagement at all levels prior to key decisions
Planning, Monitoring and Delivery
Ensures that overall GPT deliverables, budgets, schedules, and performance standards are realistically set, governance approved and attained, and that the project effectively fulfills all information management and business reporting requirements
Maintains plans with the highest data quality, accountable for all Project Management deliverables associated with GPTs and project teams or sub-teams
Entrepreneurship
Leads by example in learning, innovation, cross-functional and cross-TA collaboration and conflict resolution; seeks opportunities to change paradigms and removes barriers within and outside the team
Advocates the company’s standard processes and adoption of new project management practices
Apply extensive business insight to drive cross functional and cross project learning
Champion and embed better ways of working across the enterprise, proactively promote learning and development of peers and more junior colleagues through mentorship and knowledge sharing. Help establish new company standard processes
Essential for the role
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific subject
8+ years of experience supporting cross-functional drug development teams or leading sub-teams
3+ years of experience in the Oncology therapeutic area
Experienced in project management with successful track record of delivering complex/ high business impact drug development projects within agreed time, quality and cost
Ability to motivate, lead and inspire high performing teams
Ability to mentor, develop and educate team members
Excellent working knowledge of project management tools and processes
Experience ensuring high quality data in enterprise systems
Proven track record of effective senior stakeholder management, demonstrating strong ability to influence strategically
Strong information management skills, including use of collaboration tools such as SharePoint, Microsoft Teams and OneNote
Demonstrated proficiency in using AI technologies and tools to optimize workflows, analyze data, and drive innovative solutions
Desirable for the role
Experience with Late Stage Oncology
In-depth knowledge of drug development process with therapeutic area specific knowledge and experience
Advanced degree in a scientific discipline and/or MBA
Project Management (PMP) Certification
Office Working Requirements
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.
The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $167,772.00 - 251,658.00USD as an annual base salary. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Equal Opportunities
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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
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Date Posted
26-Aug-2025Closing Date
08-Sept-2025Our 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.
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.
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