0Transformation & Operations Manager Oncology (m/f/d)
AstraZeneca | Germany | 22xxx, 21xxx, 20xxx Hamburg | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 10.03.2026 on stepstone.de

Transformation & Operations Manager Oncology (m/f/d)

Branch: Pharmacy Branch: Pharmacy


AstraZeneca has become a global leader in biotechnological research, development and health care in cancer medicine. With a leading research portfolio and an unprecedented number of highly efficient and innovative cancer drugs in global clinical practice, we continue to expand our leadership and contribution in this critical area. Our goal is to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. The German AstraZeneca Oncology and Haematology Organisation plays a decisive role in our ambitious development, growth and value strategy, given its leading position in the market environment, its significant potential as a rock market and the internationally strongly positioned German research and health system. We establish the new Business Planning & Transformation (BPT) area for the targeted coordination and support of the strategic orientation and the transformational further development of oncology and hematology business unit Germany. BPT integrates strategy work across the entire lifecycle portfolio: from early asset planning, through the continuous innovation of go-to-market models and integrated working methods to the further development and continuous optimization of our partner and customer relationships in clinical care. BPT also provides operational support for the Head of Oncology and the Haematology & Oncology leadership team.

For the Transformation Programs & Operations unit in the BPT sector, we are looking for an exceptionally qualified and experienced leader who is tasked with advancing the integration and systemic development of our strategy and business planning. The newly created role Transformation & Business Planning Manager (m/w/d) Oncology is a key position within the oncology and hematology business unit in Germany and reports directly to the Head of Business Planning & Transformation. .

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Your responsibilities: Plan strategy and transformation initiatives, empower and manage cross-functional teams and make decisions evidence-based to ensure consistent implementation TA-wide activities coordinate systemically and continuously develop Go-to-Market models as well as partner and customer relationships in clinical care Optimize integrated work models and processes within the Oncology Business Unit to improve efficiency through cross-functional cooperation in all relevant functions such as medicine, sales, marketing and diagnostics Development of procedures and processes for the construction of the Transformation Programs & Operations Unit The position coordinates strategic cross-portfolio and Above-Brand priorities through active stakeholder management and systematic communication with the respective business areas Operational support for the Head of Oncology and the leadership team, in particular meeting and agenda management, follow-up of decisions, planning and management of communication and change management, and representation of the leadership team in selected projects and bodies Building and maintaining strong collaborations and partnerships within the EUCAN organisational structures to maximise portfolio success

What you will play in: Passion to actively shape our leadership ambitions in cancer medicine in Germany and motivation to advance the operational excellence of the oncology/hematology organization and thereby generate appreciable benefits for patients: women, clinical partners and AstraZeneca Complete studies in business, natural sciences or comparable; relevant additional qualifications welcome At least 8-10 years of experience in operations-related and/or cross-functional roles within the pharmaceutical industry with proven implementation of complex programs and process standards Strong understanding of organisational processes, review and compliance processes (e.g. MLR, SOPs) as well as the operational interconnection of medicine, sales, marketing and diagnostics Leadership experience in matrix structures with the ability to influence and establish powerful working models in lean operating models proven experience in process optimization, change implementation and enablement; Routine in business cases for process and efficiency improvement PMO capabilities for the operational support of the management team: structured meeting and agenda management, decision and action tracking, milestone and resource planning, preparation of executive documents, change and communication planning, and governance setup for programs and bodies. Sovereign handling of popular PM and collaboration tools Operative-pragmatic personality with high sense of responsibility, strong analytical and structuring skills, continuous desire for improvement and motivation for personal development Excellent communication and presentation skills; reliable in German and English

What gives you this role You contribute to an organization that demonstrates its ability to transform cancer care and is ready to raise its significant impact on cancer patients to the next level. You have the opportunity to build a key area - and thus become an active architect of our common progress. You operate with a variety of stakeholders, customers and units, which allows you to significantly expand your experience in portfolio, workflow and life cycle management. You will be able to track a variety of career opportunities through exposure that affects all important parts of your different organizational functions. You work with highly committed and passionate people, driven by a deep commitment and goal.

It offers: an attractive pipeline and innovative products individual development opportunities and the focus on lifelong learning lots of trust, appreciation and space for co-design in a focused and passionate team Office space in the heart of Hamburg, which enables collaborative, flexible and agile cooperation a diverse, inclusive and prejudice-free working environment, committed to the Charter of Diversity, not only allows differences, but actively promotes and welcomes and takes into account applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their characteristics a sustainable company that becomes CO2 negative by 2030 along the entire value chain an attractive benefit package such as EGYM Wellpass, Corporate Benefits and much more

Location

ava AstraZeneca
Hamburg
Germany

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