- Company: Astra Zeneca
- Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
- Salary: Pay not listed
Astra Zeneca at a glance
astrazeneca.com- Founded 1913
- Employees 70600
- Ticker AZN
Investor research: Yahoo Finance · SEC filings
78 employees covered under a retirement plan (2016 filing) — via DOL Form 5500 / EFAST2
Registered healthcare provider organization (Clinic/Center, Occupational Medicine) — via CMS NPPES
Clinical trial sponsor: 66 trials registered, 12 currently active/recruiting — via ClinicalTrials.gov
OSHA safety record: 1 confirmed violation across 1 inspection — via OSHA Establishment Search
AstraZeneca (AZN) is a Swedish–British pharmaceutical and biotechnology company headquartered at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus in the UK. Founded in 1913 and employing about 70,600 people, it develops medicines across oncology, cardiovascular, respiratory, infection, neuroscience, and related areas. Recent coverage includes respiratory partnership activity and genomic research collaboration for drug discovery.
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GLOBAL PROJECT LEADER - HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY — AstraZeneca — Waltham, Massachusetts
The Opportunity
AstraZeneca is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as the Executive Director, Global Project Leader in Hematology Oncology. This role will be pivotal in driving strategic initiatives within our oncology division, focusing on advancing innovative treatments for patients with unmet medical needs. As part of this position, you will lead cross-functional teams, manage global projects, and collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of our research and development goals.
What You'll Do
- Lead strategic planning and project management for Hematology Oncology initiatives, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to develop and execute clinical trials and other research projects.
- Maintain strong communication channels with regulatory bodies and healthcare providers to ensure compliance and timely delivery of projects.
- Develop and manage budgets for assigned projects, ensuring financial accountability and efficiency.
- Oversee the recruitment and management of cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative environment that drives innovation and excellence.
Who We're Looking For
We are looking for an individual with a proven track record in leadership roles within the pharmaceutical industry. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in project management, clinical development, and strategic planning. A deep understanding of Hematology Oncology and its regulatory landscape is essential. Additionally, candidates must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and the ability to lead and motivate diverse teams.
About the Company
AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to advancing the science of oncology to deliver life-changing medicines to patients most in need. Our combination-focused pipeline leverages six scientific platforms (Immuno-Oncology, Tumor Drivers and Resistance, DNA Damage Response, Antibody-drug Conjugates, Cell Therapy, and Epigenetics) to address unmet clinical needs across a range of cancer types.
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Recent news
- Hong Kong-listed Sino Biopharma, AstraZeneca sign respiratory drug deal worth up to $1.9 billion - Reuters
- Business Watch: Anthropic launches Claude Science; AstraZeneca links with CSPC again - Chemical & Engineering News
- Pfizer or AstraZeneca: Which Stock Offers Better Long-Term Potential? - Yahoo Finance
- Helix Announces Multi-Year Agreement with AstraZeneca to Support Genomic Research for Drug Discovery and Development - PR Newswire
- AstraZeneca pens $1.7B kidney drug discovery pact with go-to Chinese partner CSPC - Fierce Biotech
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The role is listed in Waltham, Massachusetts, Massachusetts—an on-site location in the Boston-area biotech corridor. Massachusetts is a New England state with a dense life-sciences and research ecosystem; Waltham sits within the broader Greater Boston pharma/biotech cluster.
Massachusetts, officially the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is a state in the New England region of the Northeastern United States. It borders the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Maine to its east, Connecticut and Rhode Island to its south, New Hampshire and Vermont to its north, and New York to its west. Massachusetts is the seventh-smallest state by land area. With an estimated population of ove
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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
National job openings rate: 4.6% — via BLS JOLTS
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.3% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 187,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Unemployment rate in Massachusetts: 4.5% — via U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Cost of living in Massachusetts: 5.8% above the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in Massachusetts: $15.00/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in Massachusetts: $90,044 — via FRED
Home prices in Massachusetts (year over year): +4.2% — via FRED
Median household income in Middlesex County: $126,779 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Average commute time in Middlesex County: 30 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in Middlesex County: Drove Alone (54%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in Middlesex County: 95% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Nearby green space: 11 parks within 1.5km — closest is Landry Park. via OpenStreetMap
Nearest public transit: Carter St opp Commuter Rail Station (bus stop, 169m). via OpenStreetMap
Nearby history: Swasey, James, House, listed 1989 (157m away) — via National Register of Historic Places
Typical climate: average high 59°F / low 39°F year-round (summers around 80°F, winters around 19°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Most walkable — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $2,476/mo · $2,941/mo — via HUD Fair Market Rents
- Elevation 23m (75 ft)
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No occupation framework or certification list was provided. For this title, emphasize global project leadership in oncology/hematology development, matrix leadership, and pharma development decision-making rather than a fixed cert ladder.
- Walk through a complex global development program you led—governance, trade-offs, and outcomes.
- Explain how you prioritize risk and milestones in hematology/oncology pipelines.
- Discuss matrix leadership with clinical, regulatory, and commercial stakeholders.
- Reference AstraZeneca’s oncology-heavy portfolio and recent partnership activity at a high level.
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Strong fit for leaders who have run large, global hematology or oncology project teams in pharma/biotech and can operate in a matrixed, science-driven organization like AstraZeneca in the Waltham area.
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Listing facts
- Role Executive Director, Global Project Leader – Hematology Oncology
- Employer Astra Zeneca
- Location Waltham, Massachusetts
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted July 28, 2026
- Apply by August 28, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (343 words)
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