Innovation & Ecosystem Partnership Lead

About the role

AstraZeneca's Singapore Marketing Company (SGMC) is looking for an Innovation & Ecosystem Partnership Lead within its Medical Affairs team. The role takes the lead, with oversight by the Medical Director, and manages end-to-end development of innovative ecosystem partnership and clinical trial projects, engaging partners through to negotiation and finalisation.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the development, execution and governance of Transform Care partnership projects with ecosystem partners, improving patient outcomes and optimising access to AZ's medicines, in line with local compliance, legal and regulatory guidelines and business strategy.
• Develop and implement strategies to expand AZ's pipeline of innovative clinical trials in Singapore, including clinical development and indication expertise, study design validation and start-up support.
• Support internal stakeholders and decision boards in prioritising innovative clinical trials in Singapore and help improve trial processes and timelines.
• Leverage existing and new external networks to identify and capture opportunities for ecosystem partnerships and local clinical trials.
• Lead externalisation input for Transform Care projects, supported by the Medical, Commercial, Corporate Affairs and Market Access teams, and manage partner relationships professionally.
• Prepare detailed, objective evaluations with clear opportunity and risk assessments, and present project and clinical trial pipeline propositions to senior governance bodies.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships with senior colleagues, Legal and Finance.

Required profile

• Degree-level education; a Master's degree such as an MBA is desirable.
• Broad knowledge of pharmaceutical business, processes and activities, and good knowledge of disease areas, drug development and commercial processes, especially within AZ.
• Experience leading multiple large, international, multi-functional project teams of senior professionals.
• Proven negotiation skills and experience in an intense deal environment.
• Numeracy and financial literacy.
• Deep scientific knowledge and an established external network in a relevant therapy area is an advantage.

Required skills

• Knowledge of deal structures and legal principles.
• Strong interpersonal and team leadership skills.
• Ability to present written and oral business cases to senior AZ management.