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 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 and tumour areas in collaboration with Global and US Medical Affairs to execute real‑world evidence studies. In this highly visible role, the Director of 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 regions and stakeholders.

• Design, develop, and execute the global across‑tumour data strategy and plans, and develop annual data strategies for key markets including the US, EUCAN, and Rest of World.
• Collaborate with the Head, Oncology Outcomes Research and tumour leads to identify and evaluate data assets and develop an annual data strategic plan for key regions in partnership with stakeholders.
• Conduct data landscape assessments, stay up to date on available data sources and data partnerships, and serve as the go‑to person for Oncology Outcomes Research in evaluating data options.
• Strategically evaluate new data sources and partnerships with data vendors, coordinating and leading vendor meetings for data evaluations.
• Execute contracts for obtaining data assets funded by GMA and collaborate and negotiate with stakeholders across ORD and OBU.
• Lead cross‑functional meetings for data strategy and evaluate real‑world data needs across AstraZeneca Oncology Business Unit.
• Liaise with markets and O2R to discuss future evidence generation, market needs, and assess their impact on data strategy and plans.
• Lead the rapid analytics program to support asset/tumour‑specific strategic decisions for medical affairs.
• Represent CODE as a subject‑matter expert for Global Medical Affairs on 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 consider AI solutions that can be employed in real‑world data assets for faster or more efficient evidence generation.
• Ensure that all activities related to data acquisition, access and use comply with AZ standards, standard operating procedures, and external regulations.

• Extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry with an MS or doctoral degree (PharmD, PhD, MD) in outcomes research, epidemiology, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated expertise in analytical, judgment, and problem‑solving skills.
• Significant experience navigating multiple types of datasets to understand pros and cons and best uses of each; hands‑on experience with diverse global datasets from EMR, claims, and survey data.
• Strong research skills and ability to independently evaluate highly diverse data sources in multiple geographies.
• Expertise in the healthcare industry and clinical knowledge in oncology.
• Understanding of the application of healthcare data in reimbursement and access to medicines.
• Solid experience conducting outcomes research studies applying health economics, retrospective data analyses, epidemiology, and/or health services research.
• Experience managing stakeholder relationships.
• Scientific and business expertise in oncology with a strong understanding of key global and regional issues and concerns.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, 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…