Competitive Intelligence Director – Early R&D
About AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is at the forefront of the pharmaceutical industry, driven by one imperative: to transform ideas into life-changing medicines. Our commitment to "following the science" is not just a slogan but a comprehensive strategy that propels us toward breakthroughs in therapy and patient care. We boast a diverse and potent pipeline designed to tackle some of the world’s most pressing health challenges through innovative new assets and modalities that redefine treatment paradigms.
Beyond traditional therapeutics, AstraZeneca is passionately investing in the advancements of data and AI to reshape both the scientific landscape and our operational methodologies. These pioneering technologies allow us to develop smarter, faster approaches to drug discovery and development—enhancing our ability to make informed decisions and accelerate delivery of high-quality medicines.
By joining AstraZeneca, you will be part of a collaborative, purpose-driven team that values curiosity and creativity, encouraging ground breaking work that significantly impacts science and medicine globally.
We are seeking an experienced Competitive Intelligence Director – Early R&D who is passionate to join AstraZeneca’s BioPharma R&D Strategy group. AstraZeneca has grown to be a leader in innovation by following the science with a world-class R&D unit. We aim to expand our leadershipidentifyingpioneering trends in the preclinical and early clinical space to help shape our strategy. With a deep scientific understanding of our key TAs (Cardiovascular Renal Metabolism or Respiratory &Immunology), this Associate-Director/ Director-level role acts as the AZ eye on emerging scientific disruptive trends.
What You Will Do
Influence investment decisions by delivering analysis and insights to Senior Leadership and other key partners to ensure a full understanding of the constantly evolving landscape.
Own the delivery of competitive analysis, using your deep knowledge of the therapy area and external resources to shape future-proofed therapy area (TA) analysis
Establish strong working relationships across key cross functional stakeholders
Help define complex business problems, and create intelligence reports and analysis to aid in evidence-driven strategic decision-making
Ensure alignment of competitive intelligence deliverables with key organizational priorities, conduct research, analyze data, derive actionable insights and ensure they are communicated to and understood by Senior Leadership
Monitor the outside environment through secondary research (databases, patents, communications, congresses, biotech ecosystem),
identifying key changes in AZ understanding of the competitive intensity and opportunities in real time
Strong written and oral communication skills, able to synthetize complex information into digestible CI insights and recommendations that drive strategic decisions
Responsible for the management of specific elements of CI budget and TA vendor relationships
Who You Are
Advanced degree in Life Sciences/ Medicine, Computational biology, Informatics, Business analytics, Statistics, Operations Research, Computer Science or related field. PhD or MBA level.
At least 3 years of experience working with data, analysis and fact-based decision-making
A critical, innovative thinker with a background in clinical / research or investment analysis
Specific strategy experience
In-depth understanding of clinical data, clinical trial design or regulatory frameworks
Highly intellectual with excellent analytical skills and learning agility
Experienced in leading cross-functional teams with ability to influence without authority
A clear communicator with the ability to communicate complex issues simply
Resourceful, motivated, decisive and proactive; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-growing organization
Why Join AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca, we recognize the importance of identifying and capturing the best assets and trends emerging from this key market. As part of our Global Strategy Team, you'll play a crucial role in redefining pharmaceutical competition by leveraging deep cultural and scientific insights to drive global success. Embrace the opportunity to innovate, pioneer new methods, and join diverse teams in shaping the future.
Ready to Influence and Innovate?
If you're driven to make a substantial impact with your expertise in competitive intelligence and have a passion for understanding the intricacies of the Chinese market, join our journey to transform patient outcomes worldwide. Apply today to become part of the exciting AstraZeneca community!
Date Posted
17-Jun-2025Closing Date
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