Head of Alliance and Integration Management – Oncology

AstraZeneca

. Report to the Vice President Head of Business Development in Oncology R&D .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $270,222 - $405,332 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing strategic alliances and integrations within the pharmaceuticals and biotech industry, with a focus on governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to lead teams, drive organizational change, and implement effective partnership strategies.

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Strategic Alliance ManagementChange ManagementExecutive-Level Relationship BuildingPortfolio Insight and RecommendationsGovernance Frameworks

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Hard Skills

Business DevelopmentContract ArchitectureRisk IdentificationValue-Creation TargetsNegotiationIntegration ProcessesLegal ConsiderationsTax ConsiderationsIntellectual Property ManagementHuman Resources Management

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsStakeholder InfluencingDecision-MakingNetworking Skills

Tools & Technologies

Alliance Management ToolsGovernance Frameworks

Certifications & Qualifications

CSAP CertificationCA-AM Certification

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalsBiotechOncologyAcquisitionsIntegrationsOrganizational ChangeCross-Functional TeamsBusiness FunctionsPortfolio ManagementPartnership Concepts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report to the Vice President Head of Business Development in Oncology R&D
Own accountability for global partnerships and Oncology R&D acquisitions/integrations
Define and drive AstraZeneca’s alliance strategy in collaboration with the global Alliance Management community and Business Development leadership
Lead the company’s most strategically significant alliances and integrations, including complex negotiations and organisational change
Represent AstraZeneca at senior levels with partner companies
Champion the strategic health and performance of the Oncology alliance portfolio
Identify risks and opportunities, monitor objectives, milestones, and value-creation targets, and drive course correction
Provide senior leadership with actionable portfolio insight and recommendations
Lead and develop the Alliance Management team, including talent development, succession, and development plans
Serve as expert authority on alliance governance and conflict resolution
Establish global Alliance Management standards, governance frameworks, tools, processes, and partner feedback practices
Partner with Business Units and integration teams to ensure seamless, value-preserving integration of new alliances and acquisitions
Identify cross-company opportunities and embed best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS and 10+ years’ relevant experience in the pharmaceuticals/biotech industry, or MBA or PhD/MD with broad exposure across multiple business functions
Experience managing teams through direct-line reporting and cross-functional/matrixed structures
Executive-level relationship building and stakeholder influencing skills
Ability to make sound decisions amid ambiguity and act decisively in the organisation’s best interests
Ability to operate flexibly across different business operating models
Proven track record managing a broad portfolio of strategic alliances across a large enterprise
Significant experience with legal, tax, IP, HR, and contracts as they relate to business development deals
Successful change management for significant organisational change or company integrations
Excellent communication skills and experience interacting across disciplines and with third parties, including C-suite and senior representatives of peer companies
Experience implementing partnership concepts and governance models for alliances
Significant experience with deal processes, including contract architecture and scientific, tax, legal, IP, and HR considerations
First-class collaborative and networking skills with a strong professional industry network
Recognised leader in the Alliance Management profession
CSAP or CA-AM certification desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligibility for short-term incentive bonuses
Equity-based awards for salaried roles
Qualified retirement programs
Paid time off, including vacation, holiday, and leaves
Health, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible working arrangement while working an average minimum of three days per week from the office