At AstraZeneca, we pride ourselves on crafting a collaborative culture that champions knowledge-sharing, ambitious thinking and innovation – ultimately providing employees with the opportunity to work across teams, functions and even the globe. Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office and BlueSky Hub in downtown Toronto are purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects. Our dedication to sustainability is also central to our culture and part of what makes AstraZeneca a great place to work. We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected which is why we’re taking ambitious action to tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention. The Senior Operations Manager, Innovation & Business Planning plays a critical role in driving executional excellence, planning cadence, and project governance within the US Commercial Oncology Business Unit (US OBU). Reporting to the Director, Business Planning & Delivery, this role ensures the timely execution of planning processes, facilitates the update cycle for key performance metrics and initiatives, and helps operationalize business priorities across franchises and functions. Key Responsibilities: Execute end to end processes for quarterly and annual business planning cycles, maintaining US OBU Scorecard and US Maximization / innovation initiatives portfolio tracker. Drive excellence in division-level project management for US OBU, ensuring leadership team visibility to status, blockers, critical interdependencies, and impact achieved for key initiatives. Co-create and refine processes for US OBU Scorecard planning and updates, initiatives tracking / value assurance, and division-level calendar entries and updates. Implement and optimize tools and templates as needed to simplify data collection, reporting, and progress tracking. Keep integrated OBU calendar up to date. Support change management, onboarding, and operational frameworks for business planning initiatives and processes as needed. Liaise with stakeholders from Franchises, Business Excellence, Finance, Medical, and Market Access to ensure data flow and alignment. Assist in budget coordination and day-to-day operations for the Business Planning & Delivery function. Essential Education, Experience & Skills: Bachelor’s degree in business, life sciences, healthcare administration, or a related field. 4+ years of experience in portfolio management, project management, or operational planning, preferably within a pharmaceutical or healthcare setting. Experience handling cross-functional projects of varying complexity in a matrixed organization. Excellent organization, prioritization, and communication skills. Comfort working with planning and tracking tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint). Ability to manage multiple timelines and deliverables in a fast-paced environment. Desired Experience & Skills: Familiarity with oncology and/or the US pharmaceutical market. Experience working in a commercial business unit or business excellence function. Great People want to Work with us! Find out why: GTAA Top Employer Award for 11 years Top 100 Employers Award Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture Learn more about working with us in Canada View our YouTube channel Are you interested in working at AZ, apply today! AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com. #LI-Hybrid Date Posted 06-Aug-2025 Closing Date 19-Aug-2025 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. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.
