This is a competitive position at AstraZeneca, the largest pharmaceutical company in China. This role reports to VP of AZ China Medical Affairs directly, focusing on department level strategic topics and initiatives. You will be expected to work closely with medical affairs leadership team and cross-functional teams to undertake strategic planning, manage strategic projects, and drive strategic communications among local and global senior leaders

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

Strategic planning and implementation: 35%

• Support MA VP to develop annual strategic planning for MA (Medical Affairs)
• Connect strategy and planning to initiatives and programs to pull the departmental strategic directions through to the next level of operational planning and execution
• Support cross-functional teams to implement corporate strategies and planning
• Enable senior management to evaluate strategy implementation through a consistent lens
• Support MA VP for presentations with global and China senior leaders

Project Management 50%

• Set up project management governance, develop tools, and deliver transformative initiatives that enable MA to achieve strategic objectives
• Regularly monitor project progress to make sure on-time achievement of milestones / KPIs
• Organize and facilitate overall cross-functional team meetings, and provide constructive feedback to improve delivery of departmental strategic projects
• Make records of the decision, alignment, issues, and next steps proposed in meetings
• Ensure information transparency and secure visibility of project progress and risks across project teams
• Identify potential risks and support mitigation plan, and accelerate problem solving through proper escalation
• Generate reports to senior management team on timely basis

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree and above, preferably in Science, Business, or other relevant areas, MBA degree is plus
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry, preferably in strategic planning, PMO, business development, brand marketing, new product planning, or management consulting
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking ability
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent project management capabilities
• Experience and proven success in working with cross-functional teams
• Quick learning ability
• Can work under pressure
• Proficient in oral and written English

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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.