AstraZeneca

Healthcare

Sr.Mgr-Strategy&PMO

$650–1100k ~AI est. China FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“Sr. Mgr - Strategy & PMO at AstraZeneca. Skills: Portfolio management, Strategic planning, Business planning. Coordinate development of comprehensive portfolio strategies. Deliver clear, actionable recommendations for optimal brand resource”

What You'll Achieve.

Drive sustainable competitive advantage; Maximize organizational effectiveness and learning; Achieve results through influencing

Industry & Context.

Healthcare
Problems you'll solve

Analytical excellence; Strategic thinking

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Business, Life Sciences, or related, Proven ability to lead diverse, cross-functional teams without direct line management authority, Demonstrated expertise in complex business, Extensive cross-functional, cross-cultural, and cross-brand influencing experience, Comprehensive global business knowledge gained through diverse roles including international experiences, Experience in resource management and business planning for product/brand marketing from TG 2.5 through maturity, Exceptional communication skills, Demonstrated independence, Innovative strategic thinking, Forward-looking conceptual abilities

Nice to Have

Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent), Experience managing analytical teams of 1-3+ staff, Portfolio management track record including global and/or local marketing company, Proven ability to build differentiated, sustainable brands, Deep understanding of brand development, Senior-level pharmaceutical commercial leadership, Experience in therapeutic area strategy, Experience in global market access

What You'll Do.

Coordinate development of comprehensive portfolio strategies

actionable recommendations for optimal brand resource

Lead portfolio analysis and planning processes

and prioritize high-impact brand opportunities

Ensure strategic consistency and promote sharing of best

Maximize organizational effectiveness and learning

Support effective communication and dissemination of area-specific brand

Ensure clarity and alignment on strategic direction

Serve as trusted strategic advisor to market companies

Provide guidance on portfolio prioritization

Coordinate key financial and budgeting planning and processes

Ensure key deliverables and execution plans are met

and develop high-performing Business Planning teams

Foster analytical excellence and strategic thinking capabilities

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Global business units; Market companies; Commercial leaders; Business Planning teams

Communication Scope

Effective communication; Exceptional communication

Process & Methodology

Business planning

Full Job Description

Typical Accountabilities \- Coordinate development of comprehensive portfolio strategies by delivering clear, actionable recommendations for optimal brand resource allocation across therapeutic areas and markets. \- Lead portfolio analysis and planning processes to identify, evaluate, and prioritize high-impact brand opportunities that drive sustainable competitive advantage. \- Ensure strategic consistency and promote sharing of best practices across global business units to maximize organizational effectiveness and learning. \- Support effective communication and dissemination of area-specific brand strategies to relevant stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment on strategic direction. \- Serve as trusted strategic advisor to market companies and commercial leaders, providing guidance on portfolio prioritization, resource allocation, and strategic decision-making. \- Coordinate key financial and budgeting planning and processes and ensure key deliverables and execution plans are met. \- Recruit, manage, and develop high-performing Business Planning teams by identifying top talent and fostering analytical excellence and strategic thinking capabilities. Qualifications and Skills Essential: Bachelor's degree in Business, Life Sciences, or related field; Proven ability to lead diverse, cross-functional teams without direct line management authority while delivering results and fostering ownership; Strong analytical, strategic planning, and financial acumen with demonstrated expertise in complex business analysis; Deep understanding of externalization strategies with ability to lead and influence organizational adoption of strategic initiatives; Extensive cross-functional, cross-cultural, and cross-brand influencing experience with evidence of achieving results through influence; Comprehensive global business knowledge gained through diverse roles including international experiences across SET areas; Experience in resource management and business planning for produ

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