Global Head, Oncology Alliances & Integrations

AstraZeneca plc; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 270,000 - 405,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentives

Equity-based awards

Retirement programs

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

The Head of Alliance and Integration Management, Oncology R&D at AstraZeneca leads global alliances and integrations, shaping ORD's strategic partnerships and portfolio outcomes. Reporting to the VP, this executive role drives risk management, governance, and leadership of the Alliance Management team, overseeing major partnerships with top pharma partners and ensuring delivery of the oncology strategy at a global scale.

Office-based in the U.S.

Qualifications

• BA/BS and 10+ years in pharmaceuticals/biotech; MBA or PhD adds breadth.
• Experience coaching and developing teams with direct and matrixed reports.
• Executive relationship-building and stakeholder influencing with senior partners.
• Decisive decision-making in ambiguous environments.
• Comfort operating across different business models and managing strategic alliances.

Responsibilities

• Define alliance strategy with global AM community and BD leadership.
• Lead strategic alliances and integrations with senior partner engagement.
• Monitor portfolio health, identify risks/opportunities, and drive corrective actions.
• Provide leadership to Alliance Directors and develop talent.
• Establish governance standards and drive best practices in alliance management.
• Navigate governance and conflict resolution to protect AZ's interests.

Skills

Executive leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic partnerships

Negotiation

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BA/BS or MBA or PhD

Job description

The Head of Alliance and Integration Management, Oncology R&D at AstraZeneca leads global alliances and integrations, shaping ORD's strategic partnerships and portfolio outcomes. Reporting to the VP, this executive role drives risk management, governance, and leadership of the Alliance Management team, overseeing major partnerships with top pharma partners and ensuring delivery of the oncology strategy at a global scale.

Office-based in the U.S.