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Launch Planning Director
Location:
Gaithersburg, MD
Description:
Introduction to Role: Join AstraZeneca, a global Bio Pharmaceutical Company, in our mission to support sales and marketing activities via centralized capabilities in Digital content, Omnichannel, business analytics and other commercial excellence activities. As a Launch Planning Director, you will report to the leader of the Global Planning & Medical Delivery team within GCO. Your role will be pivotal in managing and evolving the service areas managed by GCO for the AstraZeneca Global Planning organization. You will lead a hard-working team that delivers excellence in end-to-end material review and approval process to enable omnichannel MLR capabilities, aligned to the content strategy for assigned brands. Accountabilities: Your role will involve providing direction, guidance and support to direct reports aligned with both the goals and objectives of the business as well as the growth and development of the colleague. You will support the team in leading Day 0 planning for brands launching new products, indications, and/or label updates to enable content to be released upon label approval. You will drive process excellence, operational rigour and productivity across service line. You will work across GCO team leads and their respective teams as well as those from other shared service organizations to enhance collaboration and optimize the cost, quality, and speed of delivery.Proactively identify gaps in capability or opportunities to improve.Foster collaboration and partnership between direct reports and partnering teams that must work together to delivery integrated shared services.Understands and maintain knowledge of launch strategies and business objectives to align delivery services to the commercial goals.Build effective and collaborative relationships with key partners across Global and US OBU (Business Excellence, Innovation & Business Planning and Brand Teams) through the establishment of forums, communities of practice, or informal discussion to understand current state services, the degree to which services are meeting or exceeding client expectations, and identification of requirements that can address improvement opportunities.Thought leadership; provide experience and perspective on how to evolve the Launch planning capability across OBU US.Continuously scans the internal and external environment to represent leading trends and practices associated with launch planning and MLR shared service.Demonstrates comprehensive understanding and application of all relevant policies, procedures and operational frameworks. Ensures GCO direct and indirect reports comply with all appropriate AZ Code of Conduct policies and procedures. Essential Skills/Experience: Minimum of 10 years' experience working in a role associated with Marketing, Launch Planning, Business Excellence and MLRMinimum of 6 years' experience working in Pharmaceutical or Healthcare Industry within a commercial or commercial support organization.Knowledge of the MLR (Medical, Legal, Regulatory) planning process regarding the development and approval of promotional contentExperience with brand strategic operational planning processes and content platformsAbility to build trusted relationships across a range of partner groups including Marketing, Medical, Regulatory, Business Excellence, IT and agenciesAbility to handle multiple projects running in parallelProject management experience including risk mitigation and planningAbility to influence, motivate, and inspire changeProven track record working across functions with high level of commitment and follow throughExcellent interpersonal, presentation, and negotiating skills.Financial performance accountabilityDemonstrated experience in problem solving and continuous improvementEnergetic, self-motivated, positive teammateDigital Operations experienceSupplier management experience Desirable Skills/Experience: MBA in a relevant field (marketing, business, strategy, etc.)3-4 years Pharmaceutical Brand Marketing experienceShared ServiceService DesignWhen 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! Why AstraZeneca? Join a talented global team that's powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients, every day. The fuel behind our evolving, rapidly growing enterprise, we're here to help unlock the power of what science can do and ultimately have a big impact on patients' lives. We offer countless opportunities, this is the place to build an unrivalled reputation. And, as you take your career in new directions and to even greater heights you'll be rewarded for your successes.Ready to delve into intellectually stimulating work? Apply now and join us in our mission to make a difference in patients' lives! Date Posted 24-Apr-2024 Closing Date 06-May-2024Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.
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