Senior Transaction Director

What you'll do Establish and independently lead international, senior level, diverse, multifunctional teams to prosecute transactions in all therapy areas, at all different Development phases with a primary focus on Phase 1 and beyond as well as on market deals in any geography. Such teams may include senior scientific, technical and commercial representatives from R&D, Commercial, Legal, Finance and Operations.

Interpret and synthesize data gathered from 3rd parties, desk sources and internal AZ knowledge and distil facts down to the key aspects, balancing the needs of AZ and the counterparty in building business cases. Work with leadership to ensure appropriate prioritization and ranking of transactions across the business. Identify transaction risks and opportunities and make clear recommendations to senior management to progress or to close.

Interacting at Board level with Partners, Targets, Investment Banks, Law Firms and other consultants and advisers. Manage the relationship with the potential partner in the transaction phase in a timely and professional manner. Ensure that AZ remains competitive in 3rd party deal process and is positioned as partner of choice.

Work with Senior Due Diligence Directors to ensure due diligence assessments focus on key risks. Constructing and negotiating optimal deal structure in discussions with internal and external stakeholders, including working with the Evaluation Director/Team from the Term Sheet phase of the project Prepare and present deal propositions to relevant governance bodies including the Board of Directors Lead the deal negotiation and closure.

Ensure post closure activities are fully completed. With the Evaluation Director (when applicable) and other relevant team members, develop, manage and maintain stakeholder relationships including internal accountability to devise and lead a high quality stakeholder management strategy involving CEO and SET, other Governance groups, Science Committee and AZ PLC Board of Directors.

Contribute to stakeholder updates as appropriate. Ensure that appropriate records are maintained and that decision support documentation is uploaded as appropriate. Ensure effective handover to relevant Alliance- Integration Manager including preparation of any mandated handover documentation (ex.

Executive Summary). Ensure thorough deal learning reviews are undertaken and takeaways are shared across the BD deal making community. Essential for the role Bachelor's degree 7+ years experience in leading business development negotiations and execution of significant late stage and on market transactions as exemplified in deal sheet (please be prepared to share) Broad knowledge of pharmaceutical business, process and activities A flexible, team orientated approach, willing to contribute own skills to deliver AZ priority projects Strong analytical skills and ability to determine the relevant issues from large masses of information.

Numerate and having financial literacy Experience and effectiveness in the presentation of written and verbal business cases Knowledge of alternative deal structures and legal principles applicable to a range of deal types Strong negotiation skills and experience of working in a high pressure deal environment. Gravitas and experience to create a positive relationship with third parties as an AZ Ambassador at Board and Executive Committee level.

Leading multiple, large, international, multi-functional project teams of senior professionals Demonstrates structured and measured leadership, interactions and decision making during periods of high intensity in external or internal deliberations. Interpersonal and team leadership skills, demonstrating flexibility and capacity to handle complexity under time pressure.

Strong judgement and decision-making skills in order to take responsibility both for progressing and terminating transactions. Desirable for the role Bachelors of Science degree Advanced degree, e.g. MBA.

PhD Knowledge of disease areas, and drug development activities and commercial processes. Office Working Requirements When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions.

That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility.

Join us in our unique and ambitious world. The annual base pay for this position ranges from $200,799.20 - 301,198.80 USD. 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. #LI-Hybrid Date Posted 06-Aug-2026 Closing Date 19-Aug-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. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company.

We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work.

Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society.

An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients.

Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We're curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges.

We're driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab.

Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you'll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you'll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day.

This is your life at AstraZeneca.