Global Oncology Digital Innovation Project Manager - Mississauga, Canada - AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca

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Mississauga, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

At AstraZeneca, we pride ourselves on crafting a collaborative culture that champions knowledge-sharing, ambitious thinking and innovation - ultimately providing employees with the opportunity to work across teams, functions and even the globe.

Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week.

Our head office and BlueSky Hub in downtown Toronto are purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.

Our dedication to sustainability is also central to our culture and part of what makes AstraZeneca a great place to work.

We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected which is why we're taking ambitious action to tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention.

About the role:

This role will report directly to the Director of Medical Excellence Portfolio within the Medical Innovation Strategy and Operations team in OBU Medical, and partner closely with the Head of Global Oncology Digital Innovation and their respective team.

Accountabilities/Responsibilities

In partnership with the Head of Medical Digital Innovation and the ODI team, cocreate GMA Medical digital strategy, narrative, and vision. Establish operational excellence and governance within ODI and the wider OBU GMA community.
Work collaboratively with Tumour medical leadership teams, regions, and other functions teams to provide governance and establish processes to drive digital strategies that improve opportunities in AZ's digital portfolio, across the lifecycle
Partner with the Medical Business Planning & Operations team to develop agile capabilities across the team and within OBU Medical
Provide support to Change Agent Network of digital strategy and ways of working across Tumour Teams.
Ensure implementation of digital strategy and governance in the process of Medical Plan development
Lead implementation strategy for the creation of scalable digital solutions that support the transformation of medical evidence and confidence activities for patients and HCPs
Ensure oversight, project management, and delivery of major programme initiatives that link the strategic directives of Medical Digital Innovation; Digital Capability, Digital Engagement, and Digital Health
Develop effective internal links with other AZ functions including ORD, IT, OBU, and Digital Health teams to ensure the testing, build, and scaling of innovative digital solutions
Partner with other digital specialists to find opportunities for alliances and collaboration across therapeutic areas / Tumor teams to drive content reuse.
Accountable for projectspecific medical governance ensuring compliance with AZ SOPs, expectations, and values.
Monitor project status and budget and provide regular reporting on progress, recommendations, and estimates for digital tactical plan

Culture

Encourage a vibrant, entrepreneurial, and externally facing team focused on the delivery of successful projects and programs that support adventurous leadership, innovation, and collaboration
Collaborate strongly with other Project Leaders to embed best practice
Flexible demeanor and dedication to efficient productivity

Required experience:

Proven experience in the pharmaceutical industry or related health industry
Minimum of 2 years experience in Medical Affairs, Commercial, and R&D (Global, regional, or local)
Handson digital expertise, or relevant consulting experience, with digital tactics and channels, specifically, digital health, data & analytics, and omnichannel campaigns strongly preferred.
Experience designing, building, and owning endtoend customer experiences dependent on complex corporate structures and multiple partners.
Openminded and motivated by crossculture and crossgeographical team working
Experience in planning and leading complex strategic digital initiatives
Experience of successfully influencing crossfunctionally, crossculturally, and crossbrands
Experience with agile ways of working and agile project management
Experience of effective working in a multicultural, matrixed environment
Experience working in a global setting, managing partners within different time zones
Experience preparing and/or delivering presentations to executive leadership

Preferred Requirements:

Graduatelevel degree in sciences, PhD or PharmD
Six Sigma Medical/Process Excellence and/or Project Management/PMP/FPX certification is a plus but not required
Proficient understanding of medical, scientific, digital, and/or commercial pharmaceutical marketplace of Oncology

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