Senior/Principal, Project Management Lead (Oncology)
AstraZeneca is hiring a Senior/Principal, Project Management Lead (Oncology). Level rates it ; you can apply on AstraZeneca.
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Senior Project Management Lead to direct oncology portfolio projects, coordinating cross-functional drug development and strategy.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leading the planning/execution of portfolio projects and programs in CNPTs
- Responsible for the development of strategic options for a project
- Responsible for coordinating the creation of project plan (business case, cross-functional development plans, budget and timeline), and project plan update and maintenance
- Responsible for tracking performance of project delivery - Tracking and managing project performance (e.g., timeline/budget), monitoring/addressing emerging issues, and providing regular project update to governance body, stakeholders and senior management
- Coordinating the project plan approvals by governance bodies and communicating the decision to stakeholders
- Leading respective project review at C-PRF and PMC
- Be the interface with GPT project mgmt on CNPT behalf
- Provide mentorship to Junior PMLs
- Lead/contribute to initiatives that have impact across portfolio
REQUIREMENTS
- Deep knowledge in drug development and R&D project management, with both global and China experience
- Deep knowledge and experience in financial management of projects and developing the business cases for projects.
- Disease Area expertise in one or more therapy areas and experience with both small and large molecules
- Understanding of project management tools and ways of working to plan, execute, identify and mitigate risks for a project
- Leadership, strategic thinking, problem solving
- Communication & Presentation skills
- Effective meeting and time mgmt and meeting minute organization
- Ability to see cross-project dependencies and act to resolve issues
- Influencing and stakeholder management skills
- At least 8 years relevant working experience in drug development
- Global working experience is a must
【AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. AstraZeneca only employs individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.
阿斯利康是一家提供平等机会的企业,我们将考虑所有符合条件的求职者就业。不因残疾、性别或性取向、怀孕或产假状况、种族或民族或族裔出身、年龄、宗教或信仰、性别认同或变更、婚姻或伴侣关系、受保护的退伍军人身份(如果适用)及任何其他受法律保护的特征而产生歧视。】
Date Posted
09-9月-2026Closing Date
29-11月-2026AstraZeneca 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.
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