Director Global Oncology Data Strategy

Director, Global Oncology Data Strategy

Location: Barcelona - Spain (3 days working from the office and 2 days working from home)

The Centre for Oncology Data Excellence [CODE] is a team within Global Medical Evidence Generation organization that is focused on delivering best in class scientifically rigorous research to support the Global Medical Affairs (GMA).

Oncology Data Strategy[ODS] is a key role reporting to the Head, CODE responsible for setting the data strategy for oncology assets/tumor area in collaboration with Global and US Medical Affairs to execute on real world evidence studies. In this highly visible role, Director, Oncology Data Strategy  will partner with stakeholders across Medical and Commercial (Global and US) the organization to understand priorities and drive execution of obtaining data assets that are appropriate for the regions and stakeholders. 

Typical Accountabilities

• Responsible for  design, development and execution of the global across-tumor types and asset data strategy & plans, and the development of annual data strategies for key markets including the US, EUCAN and Rest of  World.

• Closely collaborates with the Head, Oncology Outcomes Research and Tumor leads to identify and evaluate data assets and develop an annual data strategic plan for key regions in partnership w/ key stakeholders.

• Responsible for data landscape assessment, staying up to date on available data sources and data partnerships and becoming the go to person for Oncology Outcomes Research in evaluating data options for research

• Point person for strategically evaluating new data sources and partnerships with data vendors, coordinating and leading vendor meetings for data evaluations

• Responsible for execution of contracts for obtaining data assets funded by GMA  and collaboration and negotiating with stakeholders across ORD and OBU

• Lead  cross-functional meeting for data strategy and evaluate real world data needs across AstraZeneca Oncology Business Unit.

• Liaise with markets, O2R regularly  to discuss future evidence  generation, market needs and assess its impact on data strategy and plans 

• Responsible for leading the rapid analytics program to support asset/tumor specific strategic decisions for medical affairs

• Represent CODE by being a subject matter expert for Global Medical Affairs for enterprise wide data initiatives in partnership with other functions or business units in AstraZeneca

• Serve as a key member of the CODE Leadership Team helping elevate team performance

• Proactively think about AI solutions that can be employed in real world  data assets for faster or efficient real world evidence generation

• Ensure that all activities related to data acquisition, access and use are carried out in compliance with AZ standards, standard operating procedures and external regulations

Essential Skills

Technical Skills

• Extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry with MS degree or doctoral degree (PharmD, PhD, MD)  in outcomes research epidemiology, or related disciplines.

• Demonstrated expertise in analytical, judgment and problem-solving skills.

• Significant experience and demonstrated ability to navigate multiple types of datasets to understand pros and cons and best uses of each.  Hands on experience with multiple large and diverse datasets globally from EMR, claims and survey data.

• Strong research skills and ability to independently evaluate highly diverse data sources in multiple geographies

• Expertise in healthcare industry and  clinical knowledge in oncology therapeutic area ,

• Understanding of application of healthcare data in reimbursement and access to medicines

• Solid experience in conducting outcomes research studies applying health economics, , retrospective data analyses, epidemiology and/or health services research preferred.

• Experience  managing stakeholder relationships

• Scientific and business expertise in oncology with a strong understanding of key global and regional issues and concerns.

Leadership Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent presentation and communication skills with the ability to meet the needs of scientific, commercial, internal and external partners.

• Ability to lead cross functional working groups and teams within a complex matrix organisation.

• Experience leading, promoting, motivating and empowering others to accomplish individual, team and organisational objectives.

• Extensive experience in stakeholder management & situational leadership.

• Holds highest standards for scientific rigor.

• High degree of professionalism, maturity, and confidentiality.

• Capable of managing shifting priorities in a rapidly changing and environment.

• Ability to influence strategically and persuade tactfully, to obtain desired outcomes while maintaining effective, positive organisational relationships. 

Why AstraZeneca? 

At AstraZeneca, we are one purpose-led global organisation. We are the enablers and innovators, ensuring that we can fulfil our mission to push the boundaries of science and discover and develop life-changing medicines. We take pride in working close to the cause, opening the locks to save lives, ultimately making a massive difference to the outside world. 

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