Do you have expertise in, and passion for Medical Affairs in Oncology? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact the Associate Director, Publication Operations role in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!
At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you're our kind of person.
The Associate Director, Publication Operations will provide strategic direction for and lead a team that plans and manages publication projects including budgets, resources, vendors, publication management databases and project tracking systems, training, and publications reporting. This will be done in compliance with internal policies and procedures as well as external guidelines. The role will provide advice for the development, implementation, and support of publications information management processes and systems and will ensure that AstraZeneca business critical information and data are effectively protected and leveraged for decision-making.
Ensures publication excellence across the AstraZeneca Oncology Business Unit by adhering to AstraZeneca's Global Publication Policy & Standards
Collaborates with the Sr. Director, and Tumor Directors to develop and roll out publication operations strategy and goals
Responsible for line management and development of a team of Publication Coordinators (Poland) and/or agency personnel to ensure operational excellence and high level of customer service across the AstraZeneca Oncology Business Unit
Generates publication metrics and reports from the publications management database for various functions across the business; ensures maintenance of accurate and consistent publication records in DataVision with the help of Publication Coordinators and Publication Leads
Accountable for routine monitoring and annual audits
Conduct regular assessment of systems (e.g. DataVision, Clear) & provide solutions to enhance productivity, efficiency, compliance, simplicity & quality
Assist Sr Director with department budget and AstraZeneca financial processes
What you'll need:
Demonstrated experience (several years preferred) in medical publications or communications gained through working in the pharmaceutical industry or a medical communications agency
Experienced in working globally, cross-culturally and cross-functionally and managing on-shore and off-shore alliances and collaborations
Demonstrated project management experience
Experienced in managing a team
Demonstrated experience (several years preferred) working with publication management systems and databases (ie, DataVision, PubSTRAT, PubsHub)
Undergraduate degree in science, communications or business operations or equivalent
Strategic agility, approachable, and solutions oriented
Collaborative and consultative demeanor
Clear and effective communication skills
Capable of providing and accepting feedback from senior leadership
Excellent project management skills to deliver in a complex internal and external environment
Desired Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in science, communications or business operations or equivalent
Experience in oncology preferred
Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we're opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.
Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can't wait to hear from you.
Where can I find out more?
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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.
AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.
