Associate Director, Alexion R&D Finance, Projects Lead at AstraZeneca

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Apr, 26

Salary

194326.0

Posted On

18 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Reporting, Data Analysis, Project Management, Power BI, Snowflake, Planisware, ERP Implementations, Clinical Trial Accounting, Automation, Stakeholder Engagement, Change Management, Data Quality Improvement, Communication, Organizational Skills, Prioritization, Collaboration

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

This is what you will do: The Associate Director, Alexion R&D Finance Projects Lead, is a key contributing member of the Alexion R&D Finance team, focused on supporting improvements to financial reporting and analysis and also leading transformation efforts of the Alexion R&D Finance function as Alexion continues to integrate and align our technologies and ways of working with AstraZeneca. This role requires interactions throughout the Alexion RDBU, including multiple global locations as well as functions beyond Alexion Finance, such as Global Financial Services (GFS), Alexion & AZ IT and AstraZeneca R&D Finance. This position will be responsible for end-to-end project oversight, delivery of key enhancement and transformation initiatives, and provide key support for data quality improvement initiatives (in close collaboration with GFS). The role will build on the foundational progress completed to date and continue to drive strategic initiatives to standardize and better align with AstraZeneca. You will be responsible for: Data, Reporting and Analytics Work closely with the Sr. Director of R&D Finance FP&A, and R&D Finance Business Partners, on enhancements to the Power BI solution and ensuring integrity with AZ reporting. Serve as the primary contact between Alexion R&D Finance and IT, to support Snowflake and/or Power BI enhancements, initiative prioritization, planning and oversight of BAU maintenance activities. Partner with R&D Finance FP&A and R&D Finance Business Partners to define and standardize reporting for function and project costs, including enhancements to data and reporting. Serve as financial data and reporting subject matter expert (SME), supporting the R&D FP&A and R&D Finance business partners. Work in close coordination with Alexion Enterprise Finance and AZ R&D FP&A, to ensure adherence to reporting standards and maintain consistency and integrity. Identify and deliver automation opportunities to reduce manual efforts and cycle time while improving accuracy. Support ad-hoc data and reporting initiatives while ensuring alignment with AstraZeneca. Technology Strategy, Systems Roadmap and Governance Define multi-year financial technology strategy, and clear systems roadmap for Alexion R&D Finance with specific emphasis on key technologies (e.g., ABACUS for clinical trial accounting and AXIAL for SAP S/4HANA replacement). Support ABACUS and AXIAL pre-readiness activities, such as but not limited to, current state assessment and fit-gap analysis, data readiness and cleansing, change management and stakeholder engagement. Coordinate with leadership and SMEs to ensure alignment of strategic vision, in accordance with AstraZeneca’s roadmap. Represent Alexion R&D Finance at Alexion Data Office (ADO) and support the execution of the ADO’s vision. Collaborate with the ADO to drive R&D Finance’s AI enabled analytics strategy Serve as PLANIT (Planisware for Project Portfolio Management) Finance SME, and support future enhancements, upgrades and future PLANIT integrations with other AstraZeneca tools. Provide quarterly updates for executive level leadership to report on project priorities, risks, and accomplishments. You will need to have: Minimum 7-10 years of relevant work experience. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. Experience with systems and technology, both financial and non-financial systems. Strong organizational, prioritization, and project management skills. Communicate effectively with all levels in the organization, including cross-functional and senior finance leaders. We would prefer for you to have: Experience with Power BI, Snowflake, Planisware for project portfolio management, ERP implementations, and clinical trial accounting software Computer experience with all Microsoft office products preferred. Occasional travel may be required for training or other work-related duties. Alexion Canada Since beginning our operations in Canada in 2009, Alexion has been working tirelessly to bring innovative medicines to the millions of Canadians living with rare diseases. Our pioneering 30-year legacy, our scientific expertise and our commitment to patient-centric decision-making are the foundations of what we are today – a company with a mission to transform lives. Our Canadian team We know that people living with a rare disease and their families deserve our unwavering commitment and investment into finding and accessing therapies that help them live longer, fuller lives. Our presence in Canada has grown to over 200 employees and includes a global research and development hub, made up of highly skilled professionals responsible for conducting our clinical trials in Canada and around the world, as well as our dedicated and passionate local teams that ensures our treatments reach those who need them. Together, we are driving patient impact locally and globally. How we work 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 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. Alexion 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. Alexion is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com. Annual base salary for this position ranges from $148,058.40 to $194,326.65 AstraZeneca is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The range provided in this posting represents an offer pay range used in a majority of situations. The base pay offered will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, and other specific business and organizational needs. In some cases, offers outside the range may also be considered to address unique circumstances. In addition, our permanent positions offer an annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity as well as eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (if applicable to role). Benefits offered for permanent roles include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program, 4 weeks’ paid vacation, and annual Personal Days. Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions (excluding students) are offered a Contract Benefits Program. We are using AI as part of the recruitment process. This advertisement relates to a current vacancy. Date Posted 17-Jan-2026 Closing Date 29-Jan-2026 Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation, please contact accommodations@Alexion.com. Alexion participates in E-Verify. For over three decades, patients and their caregivers have been at the center of everything we do. Every day, we are inspired to follow the science and think differently to create better outcomes for them and their families. Our mission is driven by understanding who they are as unique individuals, not solely defined by their diseases. We’re a leading rare disease company with a diversified projects. Our pioneering legacy in rare diseases is rooted in being the first to translate the complex biology of the complement system into transformative medicines over the past three decades. Today, we continue to push the boundaries of science and deepen our understanding of rare diseases with patient-centricity at the core. This knowledge allows us to innovate and evolve into new areas where needs are unmet and provide an opportunity to help people fully live their best lives.

Responsibilities

The Associate Director will oversee end-to-end project management, focusing on financial reporting enhancements and transformation initiatives within the Alexion R&D Finance function. This role involves collaboration with various teams to ensure data integrity and adherence to reporting standards.