Director, Tech Alliance Strategy – Clinical Trials

AstraZeneca plc; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

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Job summary

AstraZeneca plc in Cambridge invites an accomplished Director, Technology Alliance Management to lead clinical technology vendor partnerships, spanning strategy, governance and performance. You will bridge technology providers with our business units, translate clinical needs into vendor solutions, and drive alliance governance across a global matrix.

The role requires a strong leadership record, 3 days on site per week, and a track record of improving vendor performance, risk management and

Responsibilities

• Owning key technology vendor relationships—IRT, eCOA, medical imaging, and similar platforms—across strategy, governance, performance, and risk.
• Defining vendor strategy—the right partners, the right sourcing models, aligned to AstraZeneca's clinical and R&D goals.
• Designing and implementing governance frameworks that work in practice—structures, escalation pathways, and metrics that keep alliances accountable.
• Acting as the strategic bridge between technology providers and AstraZeneca's business—ensuring vendors understand our priorities and that internal teams fully harness what the technology delivers.
• Translating business requirements into clear vendor expectations—and bringing vendor innovation and roadmaps back into the business as tangible opportunities.
• Monitoring performance, driving continuous improvement, and integrating lessons learned across the portfolio.
• Leading governance forums where issues get resolved and decisions get made.
• Managing risks proactively—being the steady hand when things get complicated.
• Coaching and supporting junior members of the alliance management team.

Job description

AstraZeneca plc in Cambridge invites an accomplished Director, Technology Alliance Management to lead clinical technology vendor partnerships, spanning strategy, governance and performance. You will bridge technology providers with our business units, translate clinical needs into vendor solutions, and drive alliance governance across a global matrix.

The role requires a strong leadership record, 3 days on site per week, and a track record of improving vendor performance, risk management and