Director, Academic Alliance Lead
Core
Lead a portfolio of high-priority academic alliances and enable broader collaboration delivery within AstraZeneca's BioPharma R&D.
Role type
Senior IC alliance lead (strategic portfolio management)
Builds
Strategic academic partnerships and R&D collaboration delivery
Domain
Life sciences / Biopharma R&D
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
alliance management, portfolio management, governance, risk management, contract translation, stakeholder engagement, strategic thinking, execution, cross-functional coordination
Preferred skills
advanced scientific degree (MS/PhD), leading US university alliances, research collaboration agreements, Joint Steering Committee experience, capability building
Technologies
none stated
Responsibilities
Serve as primary contact for strategic alliances; establish governance and operating plans; coordinate delivery across functions; manage milestones and risks; support Joint Steering Committees; enable colleagues managing other collaborations; build community of practice; define new team operating models.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
