Director, Academic Alliance Lead
Core
Lead a portfolio of major strategic academic alliances and enable a broader portfolio of collaborations within BioPharma R&D, connecting academic science to AstraZeneca's R&D priorities.
Role type
Senior IC alliance lead (strategic portfolio management)
Builds
Strategic academic partnerships and R&D collaborations
Domain
Life sciences / BioPharma R&D
Required skills
alliance management, project and portfolio management, governance, milestone tracking, risk management, contract translation, stakeholder engagement, strategic thinking, execution focus
Preferred skills
advanced scientific degree (MS/PhD), experience with major US universities, research collaboration agreements, Joint Steering Committee support, capability building
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Serve as primary contact for high-priority academic relationships, coordinate delivery across cross-functional teams, establish governance and operating plans, enable colleagues managing collaborations, build a community of practice, define alliance management standards and reporting
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership
