Global Product Leader – Cell Therapy, Solid Tumor Franchise

• Leads one or more Cell Therapy Global Product Teams accountable for strategy and execution of development programs to time and quality; current programs include but are not limited to GPC3, STEAP2, and TCR-T cell therapies
• Holds accountability for the strategy, budget, timeline and execution of discovery and/or clinical studies and the generation of supporting data for investment decisions
• Ensures clinical programs support life cycle management strategies, brand strategy plans, and integrated product development plans from AZ’s emerging portfolio
• Leads and communicates the project development strategy at governance meetings to gain endorsement and to secure funding
• Leads the global product team to effectively communicate and manage risk; responsible for monitoring emerging data and for adjusting strategy when necessary
• Responsible for maintaining a high degree of team effectiveness through collaboration, influence, and, as necessary, coaching and mentoring of cross-functional team members
• Maintains relationships with external investigators to ensure projects are consistent with evolving clinical care and experimental approaches
• Responsible for strong partnership with other GPTs, Therapeutic Area leadership teams, and global functional leads across the business

• Graduate degree such as a PharmD, PhD, MD, or an MD/PhD with 10+ years of relevant experience
• Industry experience in designing strategies through all stages of development, coupled with regulatory knowledge
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the Oncology therapeutic area and evolving clinical landscapes
• Demonstrated experience leading and motivating teams in a highly matrixed environment with a proven track record of entrepreneurial decision-making and driving projects to completion
• Proven record of cultivating and managing internal and external collaborations
• Demonstrated success in communicating with and influencing colleagues and senior leaders in various departments

Demonstrates expertise in leading Cell Therapy Global Product Teams, managing strategy, budget, and execution of clinical studies while ensuring alignment with life cycle management and brand strategy. Proven ability to cultivate collaborations and influence stakeholders across various departments in the Oncology therapeutic area.