Senior Director, Global Product Lead, Early Oncology R&D 

About this role

Requirements

• Qualifications,
• &
• Advanced degree
• : PhD or MD/PhD required.
• Proven drug development success
• : Clear record of moving assets through key development stages.
• Industry experience
• : Early-phase non-clinical and/or clinical development experience with regulatory awareness.
• Oncology depth
• : Strong knowledge of the oncology therapeutic area with experience across
• diverse biological modalities
• (e.g., small molecules, biologics, ADCs, cell/gene therapies).
• Clinical landscape fluency
• : Broad understanding of evolving standards of care, trial design trends, and competitive dynamics.
• Leadership in matrixed settings
• : Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and align cross-functional teams.
• Collaboration track record
• : Proven success cultivating and managing internal and external partnerships.
• Influence and communication
• : Demonstrated ability to influence peers and senior leaders across functions.
• Integrity
• : Uncompromising commitment to ethical conduct and patient-first decision-making.
• Desirable Skills/Experience
• Experience in the
• development of small molecules
• is highly desirable
• .
• Due diligence experience
• as GPLs are often
• required to
• participate
• in companywide initiatives
• .
• AstraZeneca offers an environment where scientific ambition is matched by real-world impact, uniting experts from academia and industry to push the boundaries of oncology research. Work alongside diverse leaders and collaborators across the globe,
• leveraging
• extensive external partnerships and
• cutting-edge
• platforms to accelerate progress against some of the hardest-to-treat cancers, while building a meaningful long-term career shaped by curiosity,
• courage
• and collaboration
• .
• If this opportunity to lead transformative oncology assets resonates, apply now to shape the next generation of cancer therapies!
• Date Posted
• 05-May-2026
• Closing Date
• 18-May-2026
• Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.