Senior Manager, Pogramming Innovation

The person will provide leadership in exploring and creating new opportunities in Biometrics delivery including but not limited to developing new analytic tools leveraging technology, automating data analysis pipelines and platforms, and streamlining processes. The development and adoption of these innovation solutions should enable efficiency gain in the Biometrics data and insights generation  in order to optimize for impact. The role will also help drive the development of new capabilities in R&D China Biometrics working with other leaders.

Typical Accountabilities:

•       Leadership on exploration and creation of new opportunities including but not limited to new tools leveraging new technology, streamlining processes, automating data analysis pipelines and platforms in order to gain efficiency

•       Work closely with other functions in Biometrics and beyond to identify business problems that could benefit from technical innovation and drive for solution development, collaborating with local and global stakeholders and broader Biometrics network

•       Provide leadership on the product so that all work from China team is carried out with regards to the AZ standards and are compliant with regulation requirements. Collaboration with AZ counterpart and other TA team members to ensure alignment with TA standards and ensure implementation of functional best practice.

•       Lead and support team to work across functional and geographical boundaries, with the ability of solving complex problems and finding common grounds

•       Represent AZ on external forums in regards to innovation in analytic tools/processes and share best practices in general

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

•       MSc or higher degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or other related data science majors

•       Proficient in SAS, R, Python or equivalent programming tools

•       7+ years of working experience in the Pharma industry

Skills and Capabilities

•       Proficient knowledge of CDISC standard and industry best practices, as well as proficient knowledge of NDA/BLA regulatory submission requirements

•       Excellent communication and influencing skills, and ability to build strong relationships with partners

•       Collaborative - has the ability to work with global and across functional boundaries both internally and externally

•       Leadership skills to explore new things/ways of working to drive for impact, comfortable with ambiguity when facing uncertainties

•       Strategic agility. Ability to inspire and motivate others towards a strategic vision

Working Experience

•       Minimum 7 years of industry experience

•       Leadership skill to lead and direct elements of project work. Comfortable with ambiguity, and drive for impact

•       Proven track record of being a leader in certain aspects

Keep updated to industry trends including directions of utilizing new tools and streamlining processes to gain efficiency in deliverables

•      Ability to reach out and engage externally in the cross-industry forum to form business relations and shape best

AstraZeneca 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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.