AstraZeneca

Job Title: Director, Search and Evaluation (CVRM)

Location: Boston, MA

Level flexibility: This position may be filled at the Associate Director or Director level based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, including years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies.

At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person.

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 is 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.

Introduction To Role

• Reporting to the Head of S&E, CVRM, you will be responsible for identifying and evaluating external in-licensing opportunities from academia, biotech’s and peer-pharma including early research projects, new modality platforms, early and late clinical stage candidates and Life Cycle Management (LCM) opportunities
• You will be responsible for representing the Business Development strategy at partnering meetings to identify and triage external assets and opportunities related to CVRM.
• You will be responsible for integrating input from various functional areas across the organization to create high quality, clear and concise confidential evaluation reports of external assets and will provide recommendations to Head of S&E.
• The candidate will be responsible for identifying and evaluation of key strategic collaborations and technical platform capabilities that can enhance the scientific credibility and portfolio of Biopharmaceuticals R&D CVRM.
• You work constructively with key stakeholders and cross-functional teams including commercial to ensure effective communication and efficient decision-making to support completion of transactions with BD teams in a timely manner
• You will track breakthrough innovation, ongoing clinical trials and market trends of existing external CVRM opportunities using competitive intelligence tools to identify opportunities, threats and risks in a timely manner.
  
  

Accountabilities

• Strong scientific reputation in drug discovery and clinical development
• Basic understanding of deal making
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively
• Proven leadership abilities in a R & D environment
• A strong understanding of clinical development experience in CVRM , demonstrating cultural sensitivity and awareness.
• Extensive experience in pharmaceutical R&D, demonstrating international experience in multiple cultures and R & D environments.
• Ability to think critically, creatively and to anticipate and solve problems
• Ability to navigate and be successful in a fast-paced, highly-matrixed work environment
  
  

Essential Skills/Experience

• Advanced Degree Required (MD or PhD or PharmD).
• 4 years of pharma experience
• Strong scientific reputation in drug discovery and clinical development
• Basic understanding of deal making
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively
• Proven leadership abilities in a R & D environment
• A strong understanding of clinical development experience in CVRM , demonstrating cultural sensitivity and awareness.
• Extensive experience in pharmaceutical R&D, demonstrating international experience in multiple cultures and R & D environments.
• Ability to think critically, creatively and to anticipate and solve problems
• Ability to navigate and be successful in a fast-paced, highly-matrixed work environment
  
  

Where can I find out more?

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The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $172,624 to $258,936 Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

As AstraZeneca continues to put patients at the forefront of our mission, we are excited for our move to Kendall Square/Cambridge in 2026. Find out more information here: Kendall Square Press Release

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.

Date Posted

22-Apr-2026

Closing Date

07-May-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.