Associate Director, Research Strategy and Operations, Hematology R&D

AstraZeneca

. Serve as a scientific integrator across Translational Medicine Leads, data scientists, translational research scientists, project teams, and internal and external stakeholders .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $159,181 - $238,771 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in translational medicine, integrating scientific objectives with data generation and operational execution. Proficient in evaluating scientific data and managing compliance within matrixed teams in the pharmaceutical and diagnostics industries.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Translational ResearchMulti-Omic AnalysisBiomarker StrategyData PresentationInterpersonal Communication

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Hard Skills

Scientific IntegrationData Generation PlansAnalytical ApproachesRisk Mitigation StrategiesGenomic Data EvaluationMolecular Data ManagementTissue ProfilingLiquid BiopsyMRD StrategyDocumentation Skills

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingTeam CollaborationOrganizational SkillsIndependent WorkInfluencing Without Authority

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s DegreePh.D.

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryDiagnostics IndustryHematologic MalignanciesPrecision BiomarkersCROsAcademic Collaborators

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a scientific integrator across Translational Medicine Leads, data scientists, translational research scientists, project teams, and internal and external stakeholders
Connect scientific objectives, data-generation plans, analytical approaches, and operational execution
Apply deep scientific knowledge of multi-omic and phenotypic markers to support translational efforts and biomarker strategies, including tissue profiling, liquid biopsy, and MRD
Drive evaluation of external partners and conduct scientific and technical due diligence to inform partnership decisions, including MRD strategy
Lead internal and external meetings to drive translational deliverables, identify needs and risks, and develop risk mitigation strategies
Present and maintain relevant dashboards and associated data
Lead coordination of science and report progress and projections across data science and the translational research portfolio
Coordinate compliance for samples and associated data moving into and out of internal and external laboratories
Partner with compliance, legal, quality, data science, and biosafety teams
Navigate objectives within matrixed teams of non-direct reports and influence without direct authority
Perform other responsibilities as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree with 6+ years relevant experience or Ph.D. with 2+ years relevant experience
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work independently and with a team, including problem solving, brainstorming, integrating data and helping other team members
Experience in highly matrixed structures in the pharmaceutical industry, diagnostics industry, or similar industries
Excellent organizational and documentation skills
Excellent data presentation skills
Familiarity with genomic and molecular data and the systems used to manage and present it
Ability to critically evaluate scientific data, methods, and validation evidence from external partners
Preferred: experience supporting translational research, especially in hematologic malignancies, biomarker strategy, genomics, or data science
Preferred: knowledge of precision biomarkers such as MRD, ctDNA, and tissue profiling
Preferred: experience working with external research partners such as diagnostic vendors, CROs, or academic collaborators

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term incentive bonus opportunity
Eligibility to participate in an equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles)
Qualified retirement program (401(k) plan)
Paid vacation and holidays
Paid leaves
Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
Overtime pay for qualifying overtime hours for hourly and salaried non-exempt employees