Hematology is central to our strategy and vision for AstraZeneca’s becoming the leading company in the discovery and development of innovative medicines for cancer patients. We have built an end-to-end Hematology R&D team within Oncology R&D that demonstrates our technology platforms and deep mechanistic scientific activities. The coordinated structure brings together all Hematology projects and activities into a single unit, spanning discovery, translational hematology, clinical operation, and early and late clinical development teams. The Hematology R&D team works closely with the Oncology R&D discovery and Translational Medicine groups to accelerate the delivery of our innovative portfolio.
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled leader to join the Haematology Discovery R&D group. The successful individual will set the strategy for Discovery within Haematology R&D including accountability for internal as well as strategic planning around major investments –partnerships, alliances, and internally developed programs. This leader will also be accountable for growing and building the Discovery team and aligning necessary resourcing through engagements with senior leadership.
This role will have a significant impact on the shape of Haematology Discovery R&D and thus requires a strong leader with credibility in this specialized field with a track record of building and growing strong teams in this space.
This role provides strategic and tactical leadership for the Haematology Discovery R&D function to deliver in our aspirations to deliver novel medicines within the Discovery space.
The Executive Director, Discovery will be based in Waltham, Massachusetts, and report to the Vice President of Discovery. The ideal candidate is an outstanding expert in the biology, genetics, and epigenetics of blood cancers, and should be able to recruit, mentor, and retain talent. The candidate should be innovative, self-motivated, collaborative, and strategic.
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Date Posted
05-Dec-2023
Closing Date
29-Jan-2024
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