Global Launch Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Manager to manage the launch of future hem/neph pipeline. We are anticipating Phase 3 readouts for 3 on-going trials for Ultomiris in 2025 & 2026, and the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the team in ensuring launch execution.

Core Responsibilities

As a key member of the launch teams, with an initial focus on HSCT TMA, your role will be to ensure successful launches, via:

• Timeline Management: Support Global Value Access & Pricing & Global Marketing with integrated product launch timeline, incorporating inputs from markets, global regulatory, global market access, and supply and ensuring alignment across all stakeholders.

• Launch Readiness: Organize and schedule Launch Readiness Reviews (LRRs) to facilitate effective preparation and execution of product launches. Input and maintain accurate data in planning tools and systems, ensuring information is current and accessible.

• Supply Coordination: Collaborate with the supply chain team to coordinate logistics and inventory for product launches, ensuring timely availability of products, both for commercial & free-drug programs.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Coordinate with global & local stakeholders in R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Supply, Market Access, and Commercial to ensure alignment and integration.

• Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines and deliverables.

Your role demands strategic thinking, operational excellence, and strong collaborative skills across global & country functions, ensuring successful launch outcomes. The position involves up to 15% business travel internationally and office presence minimum 3 days a week aligned with AZ policies.

You will need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or business area.

• Excellent English communication both written and spoken

• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience across sales, marketing, consulting, or project management.

• Proven track record of driving multi-disciplinary initiatives.

• Track record of product launches.

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of the rare Hematology and TMA conditions

• Excellent strategic thinking and operational execution capability

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a cross-functional, highly collaborative, and fast-paced environment.

• Customer focused, displayed by the ability to engage actively with the diverse needs of internal stakeholders, adaptable and flexible approach to meeting business needs

• Naturally connects and builds strong relationships with others, demonstrating emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly and persuasively

• Office attendance required

We would prefer for you to have:

• MBA/PhD degree

• Consultancy experience

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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.