Project and Portfolio Management Associate Director, OBU Global Medical Affairs

Are you ready to orchestrate complex global medical plans that speed life-changing cancer medicines to patients? Do you thrive at the intersection of strategy, delivery and cross-functional collaboration, where clear decisions and strong execution unlock impact at scale? Based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, you will lead strategic planning and portfolio execution for our global oncology medical organization, working closely with a Medical Head/Senior Global Medical Affairs Leader and reporting into a Tumor Portfolio Director. You will connect science, evidence and medical strategy to real-world delivery—aligning global and local efforts, shaping launch readiness, and ensuring our teams move with clarity and pace. In this role, you will turn ambition into measurable outcomes, advancing programs that change clinical practice and improve patient experience.

Accountabilities/responsibilities:

Partners with the Medical Head and GMALs (Global Medical Affairs Leaders) to progress from conceptualization to implementation on overarching asset strategies and optimizes global to local interfaces for delivery. Ensures efficient functioning of the Medical Implementation Team (MIT) and connectivity with Integrated Business Team (IBT) (enabling cross-functional collaboration with the asset / indication). Leads effective meeting management for an asset such as Medical Indication team meetings with clear agendas, concrete action items and tracking of results for on-target submission. Facilitates overall budget and strategic workforce planning across the functional groups including forecasting, phasing, and prioritization across the business planning cycle. Responsible for strategic planning for key franchise team deliverables including development of Medical Plans, Evidence Generation plans, Study proposals, launch plans, Congress plans, and Scientific exchange plans. Works with franchise teams and across GMA to ensure efficient, high-quality, and on-time delivery. Ensures efficient functioning of the Medical Implementation Teams (MITs) and ensures connectivity with Integrated Business Teams (IBTs). Drives External Engagement Planning and execution, including congress planning oversight and tactical execution. Drives review of externally sponsored proposals/grants for asset strategy alignment and funding decisions. Co-ordinates and assists senior GMAL in preparation of presentations and communications on key topics and initiatives. Drives continuous improvement on ways of working, sharing and adopting best practices to streamline and simplify the business processes. Partners with the Tumor Portfolio Leader to help shape portfolio strategy; gathers and provides timely input from the asset team. Accountable for implementation of medical standards to ensure compliant functioning of the organization.

Required experience:

Bachelors degree. MBA / Ph.D. desired. Minimum of 5 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry or regulated medical products industry and/or related industries or experience Demonstrated project management experience in a matrix environment. Experience of successful influencing cross functionally, cross-culturally and cross-brands. Experience of effective working in a multi-cultural, matrixed environment. Experience working in a global setting, managing stakeholders across different time zones. Experience preparing and/or delivering presentations to executive leadership. Experience in planning and leading strategic initiatives.

Preferred Requirements:

Graduate level degree in sciences or business degree. Minimum of 2 years experience in Medical Affairs, Commercial, and R D organizations (Global, regional, or local). Six Sigma Medical/Process Excellence and/or Project Management/PMP/FPX certification is a plus but not required. Depth of understanding of medical, scientific and/or commercial pharmaceutical marketplace of Oncology. 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:

Join a global oncology community united by a clear purpose: advancing science to transform cancer care. Here, unexpected combinations of experts come together to solve tough problems, with access to industry-leading research, cutting-edge technology and a pipeline built for meaningful launches. You will find the pace and empowerment to lead, the partnerships to scale your ideas, and a culture that values kindness alongside ambition—so your leadership not only delivers results but also helps shape how the world experiences cancer medicine. Date Posted 11-May-2026 Closing Date 25-May-2026 Our 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 is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We're curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We're driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you'll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you'll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.