The Role

Moderna is dedicated to maximizing the impact of our platform on human health and is expanding off-the-shelf (OTS) cancer vaccine discovery and development efforts to provide impactful new drugs to cancer patients. 

As a complement to our Individualized Neoantigen Therapy programs, Moderna is seeking a talented and motivated Director with experience in immune oncology discovery and drug development to move novel shared tumor antigen vaccines from concept to the clinic.

   

The successful candidate will serve as a Research Lead for Shared Tumor Antigen vaccine discovery and development, from target selection to generation of IND-enabling proof-of-biology data sets. This position will oversee a team of experimental scientists, as well as work collaboratively within the Cancer Vaccine Research team and cross functionally with the other critical groups that enable bringing new medicines to cancer patients.

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Serve as Research Lead for the next wave of Shared Tumor Antigen therapeutic vaccine programs.

• Work cross-functionally with teams across Moderna (Strategy, Research, Manufacturing/Technical Development, Regulatory, and Clinical) to conceive of shared antigen-targeting vaccine concepts and accelerate their pre-clinical development.

• Lead an experimental team of scientists to orchestrate the design and execution of pre-clinical tests that contribute to IND filings and support new programs.

• Advance discovery work flows for new Shared Antigen vaccine programs.

• Manage program deliverables and timelines, and coordinate cross-functional teams to efficiently generate IND-enabling data sets.

• Lead and mentor a team of scientists, developing both managers and individual contributors.

• Present team findings at internal and external meetings in the form of scientific abstracts, posters, presentations, or manuscripts.

• Liaise and collaborate with internal and external research groups.

• Career development opportunity to grow into a Cancer Vaccine Research Program Lead.

Here’s What You’ll Need (Minimum Qualifications)

• PhD in biology, immunology, virology, or related areas of study.

• Minimum of 7-10 years of immune oncology discovery/drug development experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Required Qualifications)

• A record of innovation and research accomplishments in translating cancer therapeutics from preclinical to clinic setting.

• Familiarity with classes of shared tumor antigens and fluency in methods to identify, validate, and functionally test targeting them with nucleic acid vaccines.

• Extensive knowledge of cancer vaccine biology, murine tumor models, and immunological assays (human and non-human).

• Strong management experience including a history of developing reports at various levels.

• Familiarity with emergent and current standards of care to help define treatment settings, rational combinations, including with cancer vaccines to interrogate pre-clinically.

• Ability to effectively collaborate in a dynamic, cross-functional matrixed environment.

• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, prioritize work and meet tight timelines.

• Demonstrate innovative approaches to drug development challenges.

• Demonstrate scientific versatility and flexibility.

• Have strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.

• Applicants should be highly collaborative team players, excellent communicators and have a demonstrable track record of research accomplishments.

• Respectful and inclusive attitude for your colleagues/team members, in addition to your exemplary collaborative nature, boldness, creativity, curiosity and relentlessness.

• A desire to make an impact on human health as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience discovering and developing mRNA-based cancer therapeutics from ideation to First in Human.

Moderna is pleased to provide you and your family with a comprehensive and innovative suite of benefits, including:

• Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
• Lifestyle Spending Account funds to help you engage in personal enrichment and self-care activities
• Family care benefits, including subsidized back-up care options and on-demand tutoring
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes 
• Exclusive preferred pricing on Peloton fitness equipment
• Adoption and family-planning benefits
• Dedicated care coordination support for our LGBTQ+ community
• Generous paid time off, including:
  •    Vacation, sick time and holidays
  •    Volunteer time to participate within your community
  •    Discretionary year-end shutdown
  •    Paid sabbatical after 5 years; every 3 years thereafter
• Generous Paid Leave offerings, including 18 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents
• 401k match and Financial Planning tools
• Moderna-paid Life, LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options
• Complimentary concierge service including home services research, travel booking, and entertainment requests
• Free parking or subsidized commuter passes
• Location-specific perks and extras!

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world. 

By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.

We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.

If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.

Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!

Moderna is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees and believe that by cultivating diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we can provide an environment where every employee is able to contribute their best.

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the Talent Acquisition Partner or contact the Accommodations team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com.  (EEO/AAP Employer) 

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Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

Lonza in Visp is undergoing a massive transformation. With the carve-out of Arxada and the strong growth especially in Biologics the focus of the site is moving from Chemistry to Biotech. Moreover there is a constant challenge to increase efficiency following lean principles. The services and infrastructure provided by the Shared Infrastructure teams need to be regularly reviewed to ensure they are fit for purpose, addressing the requirements of the Divisions in line with benchmarks and best practice.

The Director Program Management (Site Infrastructure) & Lean Excellence (m/w/d) is responsible to define and implement dedicated programs on site, hands-on from start to finish. In this role the incumbent will manage senior stakeholders up to EC level, ensure successful implementation of program goals and realization of expected benefits.

With her/ his strong knowledge in regards to SAP ERP & EWM and related business processes such as source-to-pay, order-to-cash, warehouse management or plant maintenance processes, she/ he will collaborate closely with various cross-functional stakeholders and streams incl. IT. The goal is to ensure processes and systems are defined end-to-end and fulfill the agreed business needs. Lean principles are considered in process definitions or improvements and in program management.

Key responsibilities:

• Define priorities and improvements together with EC representatives and the Site Leadership Team Visp.
• Assure alignment on overall project/ program objectives across stakeholders in various functions and across various levels.     
• Deliver projects and programs to drive Shared Infrastructure (SI) improvements, in line with business needs.
• Assure alignment and drive synergies with local programs & initiatives.
• Lead collection and challenging of business requirements to implement SAP EWM. Act as a business project leader for this implementation.
• Challenge status quo of existing processes and drive year-on-year improvements.
• Develop together with various stakeholders a performance management approach incl. KPI dashboard to allow to measure the improvements, to use it for benchmarks and run the daily operation.
• Drive data analytics and data driven decision making.
• Connect with external peers in industry to derive benchmarks and best practices.

Key requirements:

• Master Degree in  Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Sciences, IT or Business Administration
• Fluent in both German and English (mandatory)
• A minimum of 10-year experience in the field of Project/ Program Management
• Track record in execution of complex transformation projects in similar fast-paced environments
• Strong first-hand operations expertise
• Can-Do attitude and hands-on approach to make change happen on the ground in close connection with the organization
• Strong analytical skills, business acumen and political savviness
• Strong skills in Power BI and reporting
• In-depth knowledge in SAP ERP in various modules and in SAP EWM
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments
• Demonstrated strong communication skills across multiple levels of a multinational organization
• Education in Lean (Black or Green Belt) would be an advantage.
• A minimum of 3 days on-site work is expected. During introduction period, 100% on-site is required.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Job Description

Our Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning (AI/ML) capabilities are critical accelerators to our mission to delivering towards inventing new medicines that save and improve lives. Core to the Data, AI and Genome Sciences (DAGS) function is an AI/ML-first approach to improving target and biomarker discovery, validation and selection and elucidating complex disease mechanisms. As Director of Data Science, Foundation Model Lead you will build state-of-the art AI/ML capabilities for analyzing genomic, multi-omic, imaging, single cell, and deep phenotypic and clinical data/model systems to derive clinically relevant insights for disease biology and target discovery. You will be part of a cross-functional team of computational biologists, bioinformaticians, data scientists, software engineers, and machine learning engineers that strive to identify therapeutic targets. You will report to the Executive Director, Head of AI/ML

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead technically the development and implementation of pre-trained transformer-based foundation and cutting-edge machine learning models for target discovery, leveraging large-scale biological and imaging data.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, biologists, and software engineers to develop and deliver scalable machine learning solutions.

• Integrate diverse datasets, including genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics to extract clinically relevant insight and uncover disease biology and novel drug targets.

• Know the latest research and identify opportunities to leverage new advancements in ML for target and biomarker discovery.

• Contribute to publications and present results at internal and external scientific conferences and workshops.

Required Experience and Skills:

• PhD in machine learning, computer science, physics, or related field and 8+ years’ experience with data science, developing and prototyping large-scale machine learning models, such as deep learning, CNN, GNN, and transformer-based foundation models OR MS and 10+ years of experience OR BS and 14+ years of experience.

• Demonstrated hands-on experience in developing, training, and transfer learning of large-scale transformer-based foundation models.

• Good understanding of the underlying algorithmic approaches of traditional and modern machine learning approaches.

• Strong programming skills, particularly in languages such as Python, and proficiency in relevant machine learning libraries (PyTorch)

• Interest in life sciences problems and disease biology, and willing to learn from and teach others.

• Excellent communication skills, self-motivation, and ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary team.

Preferred experience:

• Relevant publications in scientific journals and experience contributing to research communities, including NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, etc preferred.

This is a hybrid position, with an expectation of 3 days/week onsite.

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

 

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

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Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders).  Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

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U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.  This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

Yes

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Required Skills:

Data Engineering, Data Science, Data Visualization, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Project Management, Publishing, Software Development, Work Collaboratively

Preferred Skills:

Biological Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Research, Cell Biology, Communication, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Conference Planning, Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), Data Fusion, Data Research, Genomics, Life Science, Molecular Diagnostics, Proteomics, Research Development, Research Management, Scientific Publications, Scientific Research, Software Prototyping

Position Summary:

This role is the global leader responsibility for Service Desk, Deskside Support and End user device asset management/life cycle for all regions including North America, Asia, India and Europe. This role is responsible for leading a distributed global team, internaltional travel required to visit different Lam sites (1-3 times/quarter)

Job Responsibilities:

• Set and seeks to continually improve and reinforce the service standards for end user support and assest management.
• Establishes benchmarking for end user support. Identifies/implements improvements for service level, user satisfaction and KPIs.
• Escalation point for complex or longstanding support issues.
• Provides guidance and professional development to team members. Foesters a positive and collaborative team culture.
• Develops/executes strategies for lifecycle of end user assets. Implements best practices for procurement, deployment, maintenance, and retirement of hardware and software.
• Manages ans tracks quaterly budget forecast/adjustment, resource planning and future technology spends.
• Maintains and improves the lifecycle management systems to ensure that assets are being properly documented and adequately tracked.
• Maintains and improves procedures for incident management.
• Leads and oversees the planning, execution and completion of operational and continous improvement projects within the IT support domain.

Job Requirements:

• BA, BS, or MS in Computer Science, IS/IT, or equivalent with 8-10 years of related experience and 5+ years in management
• ITIL certifications are desired
• Experience with ServiceNow (Incident management and Asset management) highly preferred.
• Experience with managing global team with different language/culture background.

The Role:

The Senior Director, CMC Regulatory Affairs will be responsible for managing a team of experts responsible for regulatory CMC activities through all stages of the lifecycle for product in their portfolio. The team will be responsible for developing global regulatory CMC strategies and collaborating with key stakeholders to execute the strategies in alignment with business priorities.  The Senior Director will be required to oversee the activities of the team, including review and approval of CMC and Quality related agency correspondence and regulatory applications for all the products in their portfolio.  The individual will be expected to actively participate in cross-functional governance teams for topics relevant for products in their portfolio.  The candidate will need to successfully manage multiple projects in a fast and results-oriented environment to deliver on bringing a new generation of transformative medicines for patients.  Effective communication skills will be critical to overall success.  The individual will also be responsible for mentoring and development of members of their team. The Senior Director will be based at the Norwood or Cambridge, MA site.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

• Lead a team to develop/implement effective CMC regulatory strategies for submissions
  (e.g. IND/CTA/BLA/MAA) and identify regulatory risks

• Provide expertise for regulatory CMC aspects of product development projects

• Review documents for submission-readiness, to ensure that all submissions conform to health authority guidelines and meet the need of the company

• Lead Regulatory CMC discussions and interactions with health authorities to facilitate review and approval of submissions at the expert level

• Develop regulatory processes and procedures to support CMC components of regulatory submissions

• Support the creation and maintenance of CMC submission templates

• Provides CMC regulatory expertise to manufacturing and quality teams; evaluates CMC change controls

• Provides interpretation of domestic and international regulatory guidance documents, regulations and directives – advises Manufacturing, Quality and Process/Analytical Development groups regarding their applicability and impact on internal programs.  Be a site expert.

• Lead oversight of multiple programs in various therapeutic areas (vaccines, oncology and/or rare diseases) and drive Reg CMC strategy successfully

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table:

Minimum Qualifications

• MS/PhD degree in a scientific/engineering discipline

• 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry

• 8+ years of experience in Regulatory CMC, including DMF/ASMF submissions

• Strong knowledge of current Global CMC regulations, including with CTD format and content of CMC regulatory submissions

• Strong knowledge of and broad experience with regulatory procedures and legislation related to CMC aspects for drug development, product registration, line extension and license maintenance

• Ability to effectively collaborate in a dynamic, cross-functional matrix environment to drive meeting each program’s critical regulatory milestones

• Prior management experience required

• Exceptional written and oral communication

Preferred Qualifications

• MS/PhD degree in Molecular Biology, Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, or closely related field is desirable

• 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry, manufacturing and/or analytical focus

• 8+ years of experience in Biologics focused Regulatory CMC

Moderna is pleased to provide you and your family with a comprehensive and innovative suite of benefits, including:

• Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
• Lifestyle Spending Account funds to help you engage in personal enrichment and self-care activities
• Family care benefits, including subsidized back-up care options and on-demand tutoring
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes 
• Exclusive preferred pricing on Peloton fitness equipment
• Adoption and family-planning benefits
• Dedicated care coordination support for our LGBTQ+ community
• Generous paid time off, including:
  •    Vacation, sick time and holidays
  •    Volunteer time to participate within your community
  •    Discretionary year-end shutdown
  •    Paid sabbatical after 5 years; every 3 years thereafter
• Generous Paid Leave offerings, including 18 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents
• 401k match and Financial Planning tools
• Moderna-paid Life, LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options
• Complimentary concierge service including home services research, travel booking, and entertainment requests
• Free parking or subsidized commuter passes
• Location-specific perks and extras!

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world. 

By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.

We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.

If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.

Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!

Moderna is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees and believe that by cultivating diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we can provide an environment where every employee is able to contribute their best.

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the Talent Acquisition Partner or contact the Accommodations team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com.  (EEO/AAP Employer) 

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Senior Director, Global Economic Research and Foresight

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented and experienced Agriculture Economist to join our corporate strategy and growth team. This new position will play a pivotal role in analyzing market trends, evaluating economic factors, and providing strategic insights to drive decision-making in our agriculture operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Market Analysis

• Conduct comprehensive analysis of global agricultural markets, including commodities, supply chains, and pricing dynamics.

• Monitor and evaluate macroeconomic trends and their impact on agricultural markets.

• Identify emerging market opportunities and potential risks for the company.

2. Co-op System Modeling and Forecasting

• Develop and maintain analytical models to assess the future of the co-op systems that Land O’ Lakes operates within to determine risks, opportunities and strategic shifts impacting our business.

• Generate forecasts and scenario analyses to support strategic planning and decision-making.

3. Policy Analysis

•  Stay informed about agricultural policies, regulations, and trade agreements that may influence market dynamics.

• Assess the implications of policy changes on agricultural markets and develop strategies to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.

4. Strategic Planning and Decision Support

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide economic insights and recommendations for business planning and resource allocation.

• Support senior management in developing long-term strategic initiatives and investment strategies.

• Present findings and recommendations to key stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

5. Research and Thought Leadership

• Stay abreast of the latest research and developments in agricultural economics and related fields.

• Contribute to thought leadership initiatives through research papers, articles, and presentations at industry conferences.

• Build cross-industry partnerships to extend the scale and scope of research, insight and foresight, alongside strategy leaders across the global food system.

6. Team Building and Leadership

• Develop the plan for building out the economic research and foresight function, leveraging existing positions across Land O’Lakes and proposing new roles for investment.

• Lead a team of talented insights and economic professionals to deliver breakthrough insights and foresight.

Required Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Finance, or related field.

• Minimum of 10 years of applied or commercial experience in economics, market analysis, or financial analysis, or a PhD plus 5 years of applied economic research experience

• 7+ years experience managing indirect/direct resources

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including proficiency in statistical analysis and financial modeling.

• Deep understanding of frameworks for global markets, trade dynamics, and policy frameworks.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex economic concepts to non-technical audiences.

• Proven track record of delivering actionable insights and driving strategic initiatives.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Endless curiosity; ability to influence across a broad stakeholder group

Travel: 30%

Salary: $205,000-386,000

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About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.  

Deloitte is the biggest professional services Firm in the world making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. We’re driven to create positive progress for our clients, community, people, and the planet. This sense of purpose inspires us to work to the highest standards, to tackle the challenges that matter. 

Audit & Assurance is one of our biggest service lines and the driving engine of Deloitte Ireland. We provide services that go beyond expectations to deliver insight and confidence for our leading international and local clients.   

Our Audit and Assurance teams are a key part of the financial reporting ecosystem. Deloitte is constantly evolving its audit and assurance processes providing value and insights. We leverage cutting-edge technology in combination with our global network of professionals applying diverse skills and experiences to make an impact that matters to our clients.

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Service Line: Financial Services

Our Financial Services practice is committed to excellence, with quality and innovation top priorities in the specialist services we deliver, providing greater value to our clients in banking, investment funds, securitisation, insurance and leasing.

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptionally talented and highly motivated individual with significant experience and an excellent quantitative background to join our Deloitte D.Quants Team.

The team performs quantitative calculations across product types and asset classes, from vanilla bonds through to complex OTC derivatives and structured products.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the provision of valuation services by the D.Quants Group, which may include:

• Valuing financial instruments and preparing detailed workings supporting the valuation

• Replicating trade structures in valuation tools

• Collating, assessing and using relevant market data Investigation of valuation differences e.g. performing sensitivity analysis

• Discussion with client staff to understand their valuation methodologies and inputs Discussion with senior

• Deloitte stakeholders on the results of valuation work

• Creation of bespoke pricing tools

• Performing model validation and related exercises

About You

• Minimum 2.1 degree qualification in one of Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Actuarial or Quantitative Finance

• Significant experience in quantitative finance and derivative valuation

• Advanced analytical skills with demonstrable knowledge of quantitative finance models and pricing techniques (eg Monte Carlo, Tree models)

• Able to manage and oversee the work of more junior colleagues

• Proficient in Excel and VBA (or other coding languages)

• Strong problem-solving ability allied with high attention to detail

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a high level of written and spoken English

• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and to deliver on strict deadlines on time

• Flexible and able to learn new solutions and systems quickly

If you believe that you meet most of the criteria above, we advise you to apply. Deloitte is an equal opportunities employer and will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process.​

What we offer

Your reward at Deloitte is competitive, supports our purpose and enables our people to never stop growing. Your reward at Deloitte is not just your salary, we believe in investing in our people's personal and professional development and empowering their work-life balance. Our ambition is to achieve gender equality and enable continuous growth. We offer supports and benefits that suit you, wherever you are in life, including health and well-being, pension, savings, training, coaching and enhanced leave options among others.

Keep on being you. Bring your full, absolute self to work, every day. Explore, question and collaborate. Stretch your thinking, while building a career that inspires and energises you. And, whatever motivates you, keep growing both professionally and personally – because when you make an impact that matters, we do too.

Job Description

Das erklärte Ziel unseres Unternehmensbereichs Produktion & Supply ist es, als weltweit zuverlässigster Hersteller und Lieferant von Biopharmazeutika zu agieren. Unsere Produktionsstätten bilden gemeinsam mit unseren externen Auftragnehmern, Zulieferern und Partnern ein eng verflochtenes globales Produktionsnetzwerk, das es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht hat, Kund:innen und Patient:innen in jedem Einzelfall zuverlässig und pünktlich mit qualitativ hochwertigen Produkten zu beliefern.

Zur Verstärkung unseres motivierten Teams an unserem Standort in Friesoythe suchen wir ab sofort eine selbstständige und verantwortungsvolle Persönlichkeit als Associate Director (w/m/d) Process Validation and Transfer in Vollzeit.

Ihre Aufgaben:

• Eigenverantwortliche Leitung, Koordination und Durchführung von Prozessvalidierungen für die Herstellung steriler und nicht-steriler Veterinär-Arzneimittel

• Eigenverantwortliche Leitung, Koordination und Durchführung von Wirkstoffänderungen bei bestehenden Sterilprodukten (Lösungen, Suspensionen)

• Intensive interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit am Produktionsstandort (Produktion, Qualitätssicherung, Kontrolllabor, Technik, Einkauf), mit regionalen Funktionen sowie globalen Projektteams

• Prozessanalyse (CPP/CQA), Implementieren von Prozessverbesserungen

• Koordination und Berarbeitung der kontinuierlichen Prozessüberwachung (Continous Process Verification) zur Aufrechterhaltung des validierten Zustandes der Herstellprozesse für bestehende Produkte am Standort

• Produktpflege- und Troubleshooting-Aktivitäten

• Eigenverantwortliche Leitung, Koordination und Durchführung von Prozesstransfers für eingehende (transfer-in) und abgehende (transfer-out) Transferprojekte

• Entwicklung von Transferstrategien unter Berücksichtigung konzerninterner sowie regulatorischer Vorgaben

• Erstellung von Transfer- und Validierungsdokumentationen in englischer Sprache

• Koordination und Durchführung von Entwicklungsarbeiten für die Implementierung neuer Produktionsprozesse

• Unterstützung für die Erstellung regulatorischer Dossiers

• Subsystem Ownership für ausgewählte Systeme des Animal Health Quality Manual

• Eigenverantwortliche Präsentation und Verteidigung der genannten Themengebiete in internen sowie Behördeninspektionen inkl. FDA

Ihr Profil:

• Erfolgreich abgeschlossenes Studium der Pharmazie, Chemie, Chemieingenieur oder (Mikro-) Biologie oder vergleichbare naturwissenschaftliche oder technische Ausbildung erforderlich, mit Erfahrung im Qualifizierungs-/Validierungsbereich der pharmazeutischen Industrie

• Mehrjährige einschlägige Erfahrung im GMP-regulierten Umfeld der pharmazeutischen Industrie

• Relevante Erfahrung im Bereich der Herstellung steriler und nicht-steriler Arzneimittel, sowie der Validierung der zugehörigen Produktionsprozesse

• Sicheres Auftreten in behördlichen Inspektionen

• Erfahrung im Projektmanagement von Validierungs- und Transferprojekten oder ähnlichen Projekten

• Sehr gute kommunikative Fähigkeiten zur sicheren Interaktion in internationalen Projektteams

• Sehr gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift, Deutschkenntnisse für die Arbeiten im Produktionsbereich erforderlich

• Sehr gute Kenntnisse im Umgang mit MS Office-Anwendungen, SAP-Kenntnisse von Vorteil, Kenntnisse in Minitab Statistical Software (oder vergleichbar) ist wünschenswert

• Ausgeprägte Eigeninitiative und selbstständige Arbeitsweise

Benefits:

• Gleitzeit (37,5 Stunden / Woche)

• Attraktives Vergütungspaket: 13 Monatsgehälter plus Zielbonus

• Attraktive betriebliche Altersvorsorge

• 30 Tage Urlaubsanspruch plus Urlaubsgeld (1.200€ jährlich)

• Corporate Benefits und betriebliches Gesundheitsmanagement

• Zuschuss zu Fahrradleasing und Fitness-Mitgliedschaft (Hansafit)

• Interne Weiterbildungs- und Fördermöglichkeiten inklusive Training-on-the-Job

Unsere idealen Mitarbeitenden ...

Stellen Sie sich vor, Sie stehen morgens für eine so wichtige Aufgabe auf, wie dabei zu helfen, Leben auf der ganzen Welt zu retten und zu verbessern. Hier haben Sie diese Möglichkeit. Sie können Ihr Einfühlungsvermögen, Ihre Kreativität, Ihr digitales Können oder Ihr wissenschaftliches Genie in Zusammenarbeit mit einer vielfältigen Gruppe von Kollegen einsetzen, die unzähligen Menschen, die mit einigen der schwierigsten Krankheiten unserer Zeit kämpfen, nachgehen und ihnen Hoffnung bringen. Unser Team entwickelt sich ständig weiter. Wenn Sie also zu den intellektuell Neugierigen gehören, schließen Sie sich uns an – und beginnen Sie noch heute, etwas zu bewirken.

Wir sind stolz darauf, ein Unternehmen zu sein, das auf den Werten seiner vielfältigen, talentierten und engagierten Mitarbeiter aufbaut. Der schnellste Weg innovative Entwicklungen voranzutreiben ist, unterschiedliche Ideen in einer integrativen Umgebung zusammenzubringen. Wir bestärken unsere Kollegen darin, sachlich über ihre Vorstellungen zu diskutieren und Probleme gemeinsam anzupacken. Wir sehen uns als Arbeitgeber der Chancengleichheit und engagieren uns dafür, integrative, vielfältige Arbeitsplätze zu fördern.

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Statistical Science Director - Early Oncology

Location: Macclesfield (UK)

Competitive salary and benefits

We are open to discussing working part-time (min 0.8FTE)

Play a critical role in making our pipeline accessible to patients.

Do you have expertise in, and passion for, Biostatistics? Would you like to apply your skills to impact all phases of drug development and regulatory interactions, in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious disease. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies.

Join the team dedicated to Oncology, with an ambition to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. It's our big vision that unites and inspires us. With multiple indications and high-quality molecules at all stages of our innovative pipeline, we keep pushing forward. Fusing cutting-edge science with the latest technology to achieve breakthroughs. Backed by investment, we are aiming to deliver 6 new molecular entities by 2025.

We work on some of the most complex and interesting challenges. A fast-paced and agile team, we are empowered and trusted to innovate and experiment. With access to our extensive capabilities and comprehensive pipeline, you'll be involved in countless submissions and a wide range of engaging projects along the complete drug development process.

Main duties and responsibilities

In this role you will be responsible in leading the strategic, statistical thinking and contributions to the Development Plans, Regulatory Strategy, Health Technology Assessment and Commercial Presentation for indications/projects within an AZ product team.

You will provide leadership to statistical staff on the indications/projects so that all work is carried out with regards to AZ standards and external regulations; through partnership with experts, developing design options and providing high quality decision support to enable the business to make informed decisions; quantifying the benefit, risk, value and uncertainty of the emerging product profile.

You will be holding CRO/Partners accountable for the high quality standards of their deliverables. You will represent AZ and Statistics to Health Authorities and Reimbursement/Payer Organisations for specific projects/indications.

You will apply expert skills to investigate, apply novel statistical approaches, for relevant statistical issues and/or regulatory guidance and/or value demonstration. You will mentor/coach and support the education and training of Statistics staff in the technical arena.

Requirements

Essential

• MSc or PhD degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related quantitative fields, or equivalent course work/ technical experience
• Understanding of regulations/developments in the area of Clinical Development and Biostatistics
• Appropriate experience as a statistician for the relevant position level with clinical trials, pharmaceutical development, regulated research, and/or related areas of statistical applications
• A collaborative mindset
• A general dedication to and ability to apply expertise to problem solving
• Experience with relevant statistical software
• Ability to apply statistical techniques in the analysis of data from clinical studies or other significant are

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We're on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what's next?

• Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can't wait to hear from you.
• Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope it's yours.

Where can I find out more?

• Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/
• Follow AstraZeneca on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/astrazenecacareers/
• Follow AstraZeneca on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/astrazeneca_careers/?hl=en

Date advert opened: 11th March 2024

Date advert closed for applications: 4th April 2024

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Statistical Science Associate Director (Principal level) - Late Oncology

Location: Macclesfield, UK

Competitive salary and benefits

We are open to discussing working part-time (min 0.8FTE)

Do you have expertise in, and passion for, Biostatistics? Would you like to apply your skills to impact the early phases of drug development and regulatory interactions, in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious disease. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies.

Join the team dedicated to Oncology, with an ambition to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. It's our big vision that unites and inspires us. With multiple indications and high-quality molecules at all stages of our innovative pipeline, we keep pushing forward. Fusing cutting-edge science with the latest technology to achieve breakthroughs. Backed by investment, we are aiming to deliver 6 new molecular entities by 2025.

We work on some of the most complex and interesting challenges. A fast-paced and agile team, we are empowered and trusted to innovate and experiment. With access to our extensive capabilities and comprehensive pipeline, you'll be involved in countless submissions and a wide range of engaging projects along the complete drug development process.

What you will do:

You will be expected to:

• Take a leadership role and drive statistical thinking in cross-functional team projects, within an international environment
• Contribute to strategic planning and quantitative decision making in early clinical development programmes
• Lead the delivery and oversight on drug project(s) and/or studies to time, quality and standards, including partnering with CROs and with Programming
• Participate in applying, adapting and/or developing statistical methodology
• Contribute to development of new procedures and standards to increase quality, efficiency, and effectiveness
  

Depending on your experience, the role may also include:

• Interactions to influence key stakeholders and governance
• Acting as a technical expert in interactions with external providers and collaborators
• Mentoring and coaching junior staff and supporting them with education and training in statistics
• Working with regulatory agencies, e.g. attending meetings, answering questions

We offer the chance to influence drug development and the opportunity to gain experience across a range of challenging and exciting projects.

Essential in the role:

• MSc/PhD in Statistics or Mathematics (containing a substantial statistical component) with experience in pharma/healthcare or other relevant area
• Knowledge of the technical and regulatory requirements related to the role
• Leadership capabilities to be able to lead and direct project work
• Experience of data analysis and interpretation in a relevant area
• Strong knowledge of programming in R and/or SAS
• Excellent written and spoken English. Excellent communication skills (including communicating with non-statisticians) and ability to build strong relationships
• Excellent collaboration skills required - the energy to work across global & functional boundaries, both internally and externally
• Ability to apply statistical expertise to complex problems, problem solving and quality focus

Desirable in the role, dependent on experience:

• Experience of programme and study design
• Experience in the relevant therapeutic area
• Experience of regulatory interactions

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We're on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what's next?

• Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can't wait to hear from you.
• Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope it's yours.

Where can I find out more?

• Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/
• Follow AstraZeneca on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/astrazenecacareers/
• Follow AstraZeneca on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/astrazeneca_careers/?hl=en
• Our dedicated Biometrics page https://careers.astrazeneca.com/biometrics

Date role opened: 11th March 2024

Date role closed: 4th April 2024

Statistical Science Director -Late Oncology

Location: Macclesfield (UK)

Competitive salary and benefits

Open to part-time workers, minimum 0.8FTE

Play a critical role in making our pipeline accessible to patients.

We are open to discussing working part-time (min 0.8FTE)

Do you have expertise in, and passion for, Biostatistics? Would you like to apply your skills to impact all phases of drug development and regulatory interactions, in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious disease. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies.

Join the team dedicated to Oncology, with an ambition to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. It's our big vision that unites and inspires us. With multiple indications and high-quality molecules at all stages of our innovative pipeline, we keep pushing forward. Fusing cutting-edge science with the latest technology to achieve breakthroughs. Backed by investment, we are aiming to deliver 6 new molecular entities by 2025.

We work on some of the most complex and interesting challenges. A fast-paced and agile team, we are empowered and trusted to innovate and experiment. With access to our extensive capabilities and comprehensive pipeline, you'll be involved in countless submissions and a wide range of engaging projects along the complete drug development process.

Main duties and responsibilities

In this role you will be responsible in leading the strategic, statistical thinking and contributions to the Development Plans, Regulatory Strategy, Health Technology Assessment and Commercial Presentation for indications/projects within an AZ product team.

You will provide leadership to statistical staff on the indications/projects so that all work is carried out with regards to AZ standards and external regulations; through partnership with experts, developing design options and providing high quality decision support to enable the business to make informed decisions; quantifying the benefit, risk, value and uncertainty of the emerging product profile.

You will be holding CRO/Partners accountable for the high quality standards of their deliverables. You will represent AZ and Statistics to Health Authorities and Reimbursement/Payer Organizations for specific projects/indications.

You will apply expert skills to investigate, apply novel statistical approaches, for relevant statistical issues and/or regulatory guidance and/or value demonstration. You will mentor/coach and support the education and training of Statistics staff in the technical arena.

Requirements

Essential

• MSc or PhD degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related quantitative fields, or equivalent course work/ technical experience
• Understanding of regulations/developments in the area of Clinical Development and Biostatistics
• Appropriate experience as a statistician for the relevant position level with clinical trials, pharmaceutical development, regulated research, and/or related areas of statistical applications
• A collaborative mindset
• A general dedication to and ability to apply expertise to problem solving
• Experience with relevant statistical software
• Ability to apply statistical techniques in the analysis of data from clinical studies or other significant are

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We're on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what's next?

• Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can't wait to hear from you.
• Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope it's yours.

Where can I find out more?

• Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/
• Follow AstraZeneca on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/astrazenecacareers/
• Follow AstraZeneca on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/astrazeneca_careers/?hl=en
• Please our dedicated Biometrics page https://careers.astrazeneca.com/biometrics

Date role opened: 11th March 2024

Date role closed: 4th April 2024

Statistical Science Associate Director - Early Oncology

Location: Macclesfield.

Competitive salary and benefits

We are open to discussing working part-time (min 0.8FTE)

Play a critical role in making our pipeline accessible to patients.

Do you have expertise in, and passion for, Biostatistics? Would you like to apply your skills to impact all phases of drug development and regulatory interactions, in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious disease. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies.

Join the team dedicated to Oncology, with an ambition to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. It's our big vision that unites and inspires us. With multiple indications and high-quality molecules at all stages of our innovative pipeline, we keep pushing forward. Fusing ground breaking science with the latest technology to achieve breakthroughs. Backed by investment, we are aiming to deliver 6 new molecular entities by 2025.

We work on some of the most complex and interesting challenges. A fast-paced and agile team, we are empowered and trusted to innovate and experiment. With access to our extensive capabilities and comprehensive pipeline, you'll be involved in countless submissions and a wide

range of engaging projects along the complete drug development process.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

As a Statistical Science Associate Director, you'll play a pivotal role in channelling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients' lives.

Focus & Challenge of Position

• To lead the strategic, statistical thinking and contributions to the Development Plans, Regulatory Strategy, Health Technology Assessment and Commercial Presentation of AZ products.
• Leadership to statistical staff on the product world-wide so that all work is carried out with regards to AZ standards and external regulations
  • Through partnership with experts, developing design options and providing high quality decision support to enable the business to make informed decisions
  • Quantifying the benefit, risk, value and uncertainty of the emerging product profile.

• Setting the standards (and enforcing compliance) for statistical work within the product;
• Holding CRO/Partners accountable for the high quality standards of their deliverables;
• Represent AZ and Statistics to Health Authorities and Reimbursement/Payer Organizations for specific projects/indications;
• Promote, investigate, develop and implement novel statistical approaches, for relevant statistical issues and/or regulatory guidance and/or value demonstration.
• Develop relationships with international opinion leaders, consultants and collaborative groups.
• Mentor/coach and support the education and training of Statistics staff in the technical arena.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required

• MSc/PhD in Statistics or Mathematics(containing a substantial statistical component) with experience in pharma/healthcare or other relevant area
• In depth knowledge of the technical and regulatory requirements related to the role
• Expert leadership capabilities to be able to lead and direct project work
• Extensive experience of Development, programme design and data analysis and interpretation
• Experience of major regulatory interactions and/or submissions
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships
• Excellent collaboration skills required - the energy to work across global & functional boundaries, both internally and externally
• Ability to apply statistical expertise to complex problems, problem solving and quality focus
• Experience working on Oncology studies is needed

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We're on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what's next?

• Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can't wait to hear from you.
• Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope it's yours.

Where can I find out more?

• Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/
• Follow AstraZeneca on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/astrazenecacareers/
• Follow AstraZeneca on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/astrazeneca_careers/?hl=en
• Visit our dedicated Biometrics page https://careers.astrazeneca.com/biometrics

Date advert opened:11th March 2024

Date advert closed for applications: 4th April 2024

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.

Requirements

Assistant Director of Admissions and Marketing for Master of Science in Environment and International Affairs - Walsh School of Foreign Service - Georgetown University

Georgetown’s Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS), founded in 1919, is a premier school of international affairs. We provide a rigorous education grounded in both theory and practice while instilling the Jesuit value of service.

Job Overview

The Assistant Director of Admissions and Marketing provides primary support for all activities related to the recruitment and marketing of the Master of Science in Environment & International Affairs (MS-EIA) program.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support all aspects of recruiting outreach, including creating the marketing strategy and recruitment plan, and coordinating and executing the lead and applicant journey
• Implement all procedures for recruitment outreach and follow-up with prospects.
• Ensure that all marketing content materials (both printed and online) are up to date and factually represent MS-EIA program goals
• Create the communication and recruiting events strategy for the program, and travel to represent SFS at recruiting fairs (domestically/internationally). 
• Coordinate with the Admissions partners at the Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS), Earth Commons, and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) to ensure that all prospects who submit an application are efficiently passed on to the MS-EIA Program Coordinator
• Develop and maintain full knowledge about the MS-EIA, MS-ESM and additional graduate program offerings in order to best guide prospects during their exploratory journey

Work Interactions and Work Mode Designation

Reporting to the MS-EIA Program Director and the Earth Commons Institute staff, the Assistant Director of Admissions and Marketing ensures efficient flow of recruitment and admissions information and participation in recruitment related events.

As well, they coordinate with the SFS Director of Graduate Admissions and Enrollment Management, the program team for MS-ESM, and various Georgetown University offices, such as OSFS and the GSAS merit aid team; and interact on an ongoing basis with prospective and enrolling students by providing information in a professional and persuasive manner.

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 1 to 3 years of experience in recruitment/admissions, marketing, communications, and/or business development – preference for higher education admissions

Preferred Qualifications

• Outstanding interpersonal and written communication skills
• Critical ability to multi-task, prioritize and execute
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to client service
• Experience planning and managing a wide range of events and activities
• Familiarity with marketing automation tools and/or CRM tools
• Comfort in working directly with executives at all levels and a desire to engage with international cultures

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Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.

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If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.

Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.

EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

Job Description

General Summary:

The International Marketing Associate Director is accountable for understanding the market landscape, defining and developing key business activities and tactics to support goals of the brand/portfolio, and measuring the success of those activities/tactics. This role is a launch role within an established team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Partners with brand/team-lead to help shape the brand strategy, segment the market, develop messaging and launch into new segments, including label expansions
• Directs the development and implementation of strategic and tactical plans for assigned product
• Collaborates with Vertex external communications review committee to approve materials for external use with customers
• Partners with country marketing teams across to understand their needs, co-creating solutions and ensuring International strategy is deployed across markets in a consistent and aligned way
• Generates and consolidates key insights across HCPs and patient stakeholders through market research, ad boards, etc.
• Develops strong partnerships with cross-functional team to support business goals
• Ensures appropriate metrics are in place to measure impact of tactics in field
• Leads and manages agency partners to ensure on budget and timely deliverables
• Acts as an advisor or coach to mentor other members of the team

Knowledge and Skills:

• Direct experience with communications review committee for review of tactics
• Ability to oversee generation of insights and apply those insights to business problems/opportunities
• Strong analytical mindset to lead others to solve complex problems
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategy, make strategic recommendations, and monitor performance
• Clear communication skills and proven ability to influence across organizational matrix
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications, including PPT, Excel and Word
• Experience in pharmaceutical marketing or closely related field(s) (e.g., pharmaceutical sales, ad agency, etc.)

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or scientific degree
• Typically requires significant experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience

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At Humana Healthcare Research, the Director of Research Consulting leads Safety Monitoring and Collaboration Research Team and supports execution of claims-based research studies focused on drug and patients’ safety, treatment adherence and effectiveness, including comparative effectiveness, as well as program evaluation studies. The Safety Monitoring and Collaboration Research Team’s expertise includes areas of distributed research networks, multisite research, clinical outcomes, overall healthcare costs, recruitment for pragmatic trials, and impact of clinical programs. The collaborators include academic institutions (HHR typically serves as subcontractor on grant-funded projects), life science companies, funding agencies such as NIH or PCORI, as well as internal Humana stakeholders. The team has been a part of several Distributed Research Networks including the FDA Sentinel, PCORnet, NIH Collaboratory, and Innovation in Medical Evidence and Development Surveillance (IMEDS). Our claims databases represent geographic coverage for the entire US population and represent over 27 million lives.

Success for the role will be defined by meeting revenue goals, the quality of published research, as well as the ability to meaningfully translate research findings into learnings that influence and support Humana’s business decisions.

Responsibilities:

• The Director, Research Consulting leads a team of researchers to conduct distributed network safety monitoring studies, clinical outcomes validation studies using charts, recruitment for pragmatic trials, as well as clinical program evaluation studies
• Develops team’s revenue goals and implements strategies to deliver on goals
• Serves as Principal Investigator on majority of studies contracted by the team, provides high-level oversight on research methodology and execution of the project, project budgets, and ensures timeliness of deliverables
• Ensures compliance with company’s and granting agency’s regulatory requirements, including leading preparation of audit and other review responses
• Develops and cultivates deep relationships with academic partners and, where appropriate, with funding agencies to identify new opportunities for impactful research
• Provides feedback to senior leadership regarding market trends, competitor activity, and new product/services improvements in areas of safety monitoring and validation research

Use your skills to make an impact
 

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Pharmacoeconomics, Pharmacoepidemiology, Health Services Research, Public Health, Statistics, Economics, or related field
• 8 or more years of research experience
• 5 or more years of management experience, including building, nurturing, and motivating highly engaged teams. 
• 2 or more years of P&L responsibilities
• Experience with PCORI and NIH grant application and administration process, including compliance with regulatory requirements
• Experience with distributed research networks, claims-based health outcomes and health costs research
• Experience interpreting and communicating analytic results to analytical and non-analytical business partners and executive decision makers

Preferred Qualifications

• MD or PhD highly preferred
• Experience conducting multi-stakeholder research studies, especially collaboration research with academic institutions
• Experience conducting research in industry setting, ideally in payer or life-science organizations
• Experience conducting research in senior populations, including understanding of various Medicare programs and benefit designs, especially Medicare Advantage
• Established publication track record in peer-reviewed journals

Additional Information:

Humana values personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants may be asked to provide their Social Security Number, if it is not already on file. When required, an email will be sent from Humana@myworkday.com with instructions on how to add the information into your official application on Humana’s secure website.

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria:
At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested
Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership
Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

About us
 

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of  Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of  Humana to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.