Senior Manager - GMMA Business Operations Partner

AstraZeneca; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global pharma leader is seeking a dedicated professional to manage key operational activities and leads strategic collaborations. This role involves executing and overseeing important projects in a matrixed environment while ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. The ideal candidate has at least a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry, coupled with strong leadership and analytical skills. A commitment to ethics and integrity is essential, alongside excellent communication abilities. This position is resourceful, requiring strong business acumen.

Formación

• 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and drive results.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience in a matrix environment.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and collaborate for specific brands or functional areas.
• Manage operational leadership of Business Reviews for the Therapeutic Area.
• Coordinate logistics for onsite meetings and initiatives.

Conocimientos

Project implementation

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Descripción del empleo

Responsibilities

• Execute, partner, and strategically collaborate for specific brands or disease/functional areas.
• Serve as single point of contact for business partners.
• Ensure effective delivery of key GMMA Business Operations Activities within functions such as Finance & Accruals, Contracting, HCP/AdBoard engagement, Carbon Tracking and Reporting, and Performance Management.
• Provide business operational leadership for GMMA LT as a key thought partner, including developing annual strategic and tactical plans.
• Lead ongoing reporting cadence against GMMA goals and objectives, coordinating updates through tools, processes, procedures, and calendars.
• Partner to ensure tactical plans align with corporate business goals and are managed proactively.
• Lead operational leadership of Business Reviews for the Therapeutic Area as needed.
• Communicate with GMMA Leadership and team members on updates to plans and provide insight and direction into management interventions.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of internal processes and external vendor engagement; execute and operationalize improvements efficiently.
• Manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously, ensuring all deliverables are completed within agreed timeframes.
• Maintain a high-level network of contacts within the organization.
• Support team engagement in the local office by executing engagement initiatives; expected to be in the office 4–5 days a week.
• Coordinate logistics for onsite meetings and events, handling catering, room setup, audiovisual support, visitor access, supplies, and vendor liaison.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Develop Project Management methodology, policies, and relevant templates (e.g., budget and carbon tracking) and implement them across locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3 years of related experience, pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to implement projects of strategic importance.
• Experience working in a matrix cross‑functional environment, both onsite and remotely.
• Proven ability to manage budget and internal & external resources.
• Demonstrated success in delivering projects on time with client satisfaction.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a track record of driving results as a team member and project leader.
• Ability to professionally interact with all levels of the organization.
• Exercises foresight and judgment in making complex decisions; acts independently with good judgment when needed.
• Strong business acumen, analytical, problem‑solving, and leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving, organizational, and negotiating skills.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing project scope and direction.
• Energy and enthusiasm that brings a positive approach to all challenges.
• High ethics and integrity, with the ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Job duties generally conducted in an office environment; ability to use computer, engage in phone, video, or electronic messaging, collaborate with others, and maintain availability during standard business hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant advanced degree (e.g., MD, PhD, MBA) or additional years of experience.

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