Business Specialist – Oncology Medical Affairs

Introduction to role:

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of oncology? As a Senior Business Specialist in Oncology Medical Affairs, you'll leverage your advanced expertise in business and financial planning to drive continuous improvement across our US Medical Affairs portfolio. You'll be at the forefront of optimizing processes, collaborating with key partners, and ensuring our teams are equipped for high-impact projects. Operating from our Mississauga, ON campus, you'll report directly to the Director of Finance and Business Planning, working alongside a dynamic team to transform the lives of patients living with cancer.

Accountabilities:

• Drive improvement efforts in processes related to Mapping, Accruals, and Rephasing of medical activities and spend.

• Collaborate with Procurement Lead and Medical HQ to ensure timely review and closure of outstanding SOWs across the entire USMA portfolio.

• Engage with cross-functional stakeholders to identify unmet business needs and lead efforts to create value-added solutions.

• Effectively communicate internal and finance-related timelines to key business partners, ensuring preparedness for high-impact projects and deliverables.

• Provide regular updates on progress towards spend targets at the total USMA level.

• Support and lead all budget activities for Tumour Area Alliances, ensuring alignment and transparency.

• Lead special projects and initiatives alongside the Director, Finance and Business Planning as assigned.

• Lead quarterly analysis of uncommitted spend, coordinating with Business Specialists, Finance, and Medical cross-functional partners to address variances and optimize resource allocation.

• Utilize Data Visualization Reporting Dashboard for financial tracking and reporting; serve as the primary point of contact for Finance Reporting Dashboard feedback and enhancement requests.

• Serve as training lead for new hires on the Mississauga-based Medical Affairs team, ensuring they achieve proficiency in key financial processes such as Mapping, Rephasing, Accruals, and budget management.

• Guide and mentor Business Specialists, supporting their development as trusted partners for all finance-related activities.

• Provide mentorship and support to the local team, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and learning.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.), with a preferred focus in business

• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, financial planning, and accounting

• Experience in contract management preferred

• Advanced proficiency in project management tools and processes

• Ability to effectively operate in a complex matrix environment, engaging multiple stakeholder groups towards shared goals

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to various audiences

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Minimum 12–18 months in a Business Specialist role with evidence of mastering key responsibilities

• Successfully completed projects or responsibilities beyond role expectations

• Experience with Coupa, SAP, and/or Anaplan

• Pharmaceutical industry exposure, with relevant experience in Medical Affairs and/or Oncology

• Ability to leverage data visualization and reporting tools for financial analysis and decision support

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 a bold ambition to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. Our commitment to following the science means we challenge the status quo to deliver more effective treatments. We empower patient care teams and transform the patient experience by shaping the cancer care environment. With access to industry-leading research and technology, you'll have opportunities to accelerate a rewarding career while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

Ready to take on this exciting challenge? Apply now and be part of our journey to transform cancer care!

Date Posted

27-Aug-2025

Closing Date

11-Sept-2025

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.

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.