Job Description

Job Title: Associate Director, Alliance Management
Global Career Level: E
Introduction to role
Are you ready to be part of a mission that accelerates the speed, increases the efficacy, and improves the safety of medicines for patients? Join us in a place where innovation and creativity thrive, and diverse perspectives are welcomed and valued. We champion inclusion and diversity, reflecting the communities we serve. Be part of a multi-disciplinary team driving groundbreaking innovation and contribute meaningfully to achieving our ambitious goals within an inspiring, collaborative, and entrepreneurial culture.
Accountabilities
This is an exciting opportunity to support strategic partnerships with global Contract Research Organizations (CROs). As an Associate Director - Alliance Management, you will play a foundational role in the successful delivery of studies conducted through our CRO partnerships. Establish strategic objectives with CROs, develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), evaluate and mitigate outsourcing risks, and seek opportunities for improvement. Your efforts ensure our medicines reach millions of patients faster than ever!
What you will do

• Lead our strategic alliances with CRO and Academic partners who conduct Discovery, DMPK, Toxicology and Bioanalytical studies on our behalf, including lead for the local networking ecosystem.

• Represent Alliance Management at Executive Steering Committee (ESC) meetings.

• Appropriately escalate issues that have not been resolved at the Operational level to executive sponsors when needed.

• Develop the operational model for new alliances, integrating tasks and activities into your day-to-day responsibilities.

• Lead preparation and execution of Third-Party Risk Management, Transfer Impact Assessments, and Privacy Impact Assessments for new partnerships, and renew assessments as needed for ongoing partnerships.

• Support due diligence for new partnerships or business opportunities.

• Responsible for updating and maintaining alliance management processes and tools, and for measuring and reporting on the success of alliances on a regular basis.

• Champion a collaborative "one team" culture across internal and external teams.

• Develop and evolve strategic alliances to align with our company goals - find opportunities for collaborative value generation including expansion of partnerships, and mitigation of risks.

• Conduct regular governance meetings with strategic partners and internal stakeholders to assess progress against plans.

Essential Skills/Experience
Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant discipline
Demonstrated ability in Alliance Management of global, strategic drug discovery relationships
Previous Contract Research Organization experience
Understanding of contracts and ability to interpret contractual responsibilities of both parties
Understanding of the process of drug discovery and development
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to influence without authority
Experience in Discovery or Preclinical drug development
Desirable Skills/Experience
Strong background/experience in DMPK, Discovery or Toxicology
Contract Research Organisation (CRO) experience highly preferred
Project management experience
CA-AM Certification
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
At AstraZeneca, scientific leadership transforms patients' lives. We push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines for complex diseases. With a groundbreaking pipeline, we strive to understand diverse populations' needs and transform healthcare for a future where everyone can access affordable, sustainable, innovative healthcare. Join us as we pioneer the next wave of science and therapeutics.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of our journey to transform healthcare!
Date Posted 01-Jul-2025
Closing Date 06-Jul-2025
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.