Senior Director, Oncology Search & Evaluation

AstraZeneca; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 229,000 - 344,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term incentive bonuses

Equity awards

Commissions

Retirement programs

Paid time off

Health, dental & vision

Job summary

AstraZeneca in Cambridge, MA, is seeking an Executive Director, Search & Evaluation, Oncology R&D, to lead end-to-end deal-making and external-innovation scouting. You will partner with senior leaders to shape strategy, diligence, and execution, while building cross-functional teams across scientific, clinical, regulatory, and commercial dimensions.

The role requires a strong oncology science background, exceptional leadership and communication skills, and the ability to operate with urgency

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific or clinical background with oncology expertise.
• Experience evaluating and negotiating complex external opportunities.
• Proven leadership of cross-functional diligence and deal teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead scientific and strategic BD opportunities from engagement through execution.
• Partner with external organisations and transaction teams to shape terms.
• Maintain external network across academia, biotech, pharma, VC in oncology.
• Translate developments into actionable recommendations for Oncology R&D.
• Lead cross-functional evaluations across scientific, clinical, regulatory, and commercial factors.
• Develop executive-ready business cases for senior leadership and governance.
• Communicate complex topics with clear influence to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Oncology biology

Business development

Diligence leadership

Executive communication

Education

Advanced scientific qualification (BSc or above)

Tools

Financial modelling

AI tools

Job description

AstraZeneca in Cambridge, MA, is seeking an Executive Director, Search & Evaluation, Oncology R&D, to lead end-to-end deal-making and external-innovation scouting. You will partner with senior leaders to shape strategy, diligence, and execution, while building cross-functional teams across scientific, clinical, regulatory, and commercial dimensions.

The role requires a strong oncology science background, exceptional leadership and communication skills, and the ability to operate with urgency