Sr. Manager, R&D PMO
As a senior business planning manager, you will provide technical leadership as an expert designing and implementing business processes, and act as a PMO for strategic projects and initiatives. You will play a pivotal role in supporting R&D China in making a positive impact on changing patients’ lives. This opportunity is based in Shanghai or Beijing.
Key Responsibilities:
Business Process Execution:
- Manage business processes such as scorecards, risk logs, and resource planning tools.
Project Management:
- Lead and manage projects as a PMO, ensuring leadership and data integrity.
- Develop and implement project management governance and tools.
- Monitor project progress, ensuring milestones and KPIs are met.
- Facilitate cross-functional meetings and document decisions and alignments.
Operational Support:
- Provide operational support to the Head of R&D China and Head of BPO, including coordinating internal and external events.
- Prepare executive presentations.
Leadership and Development:
- Provide guidance and development opportunities for junior BPO team members.
- Build networks within R&D China and across AstraZeneca.
Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Essential
- Bachelor degree
- >5 years relevant experience in the life science
- Project management skills
- Influencing and negotiating skills
- Proficient in oral and written English
Desirable
- Advanced degree in a scientific discipline, PhD
- MBA and/or PMP
- Consulting experience
Key stakeholders and relationships
Internal (to AZ or team)
- R&D China Leadership Team
- R&D China Business Planning and Operations Team
External (to AZ)
- Vendors and Suppliers
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.
