Asso. Dir - Strategy & PMO at AstraZeneca

, , China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic planning, Project management, Brand marketing, Business development, Cross-functional leadership, Data analysis, Launch excellence, Risk mitigation, Stakeholder management, Business acumen, Communication, Presentation skills, Analytical tools, Market understanding, Operational planning

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES Business planning responsibilities 40% Support cross-functional brand teams to deliver integrated brand plans Encourage deep insights based on market understanding and facts Connect brand strategy (Brand Plan) to programs and campaigns (Brand Experience Plan) so that customer priorities get pulled through to the next level of operational planning and execution Enable senior management to evaluate Brand Plans through a consistent lens Provide teams with new and innovative analytical tools to interpret data and make more informed allocation and investment decisions Support Brand Teams to focus on main growth drivers and set up appropriate Brand KPIs Project Management 20 to 40% Set up project management framework/tool for launch excellence Develop project management tools Set up cross-functional work streams Provide constructive feedback to improve overall launch plan Monitor/ drive project progress Regularly monitor project progress to make sure on-time achievement of milestones/ KPIs Facilitate XFN team meetings Organize overall and work-stream level cross-functional team meetings Make records of the agreement/ issues/ next steps proposed in the meeting Ensure information transparency Secure visibility of project progress/risks across launch teams Generate reports to senior management team on timely basis Escalate issues through proper line when necessary Identify risks/ support mitigation actions Identify potential risks and support mitigation plan Accelerate problem solving through proper escalation Capability building Organize best practice sharing from other brands/ companies/ markets Strategic initiatives and other project responsibilities 20 to 40% Lead key strategic initiatives that will ultimately enable AZ China to develop and implement winning commercial strategy REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree and above, preferably in Science, Business, Finance, Marketing or other relevant areas, MBA degree is highly preferred Minimum 5 years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry, preferably in brand marketing, strategic planning, business development and / or management consulting Experience in new product launch readiness in pharmaceutical industry is preferred Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent Project Management capabilities Experience and proven success in working with cross-functional teams Quick learning ability Strong business acumen and strategic thinking ability Strong communication and presentation skills Proficient in oral and written English Date Posted 04-Apr-2026 Closing Date 28-Jun-2026 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. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.

Responsibilities

The Associate Director will support cross-functional brand teams in developing integrated brand plans and managing launch excellence through robust project management frameworks. They will also lead key strategic initiatives to drive commercial strategy and ensure effective data-driven decision-making across the organization.