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On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 10 Nov)
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Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Madrid
- Contract
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Fluent
- English
- Required
- Education
- University degree





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The ad rules out sponsorship
Per the ad: “AstraZeneca only employs individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.”
Skills
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- University degree in health sciences, pharmacy, engineering, health economics, healthcare management, technology, business, or a relevant discipline.
- Experience leading and executing complex end-to-end strategies and projects with multiple stakeholders and measurable results.
- Knowledge of the Spanish healthcare system and experience with clinical decision-makers, managers, or healthcare organizations.
- Experience in healthcare transformation, digital health, access, strategic marketing, or related functions.
- Ability to develop business cases, prioritize, negotiate, measure impact through KPI definition, influence, and manage change.
- High level of Spanish and English, oral and written.
Nice to have
- Specific experience in Oncology and knowledge of the healthcare ecosystem, patient journeys, diagnosis, and biomarkers.
- Postgraduate degree in public health, healthcare management, innovation, digital transformation, data, or health economics.
- Experience with HealthTech/MedTech, innovation hubs, data providers, or healthcare platforms.
- Knowledge and execution of RWE initiatives, digital technology assessment, agile methodologies, process mapping, AI, and innovative technologies.
The role
The Transforming Care Partner is part of the OBU Medical Affairs team and reports to the Transforming Care Lead position. He/She will lead the design, integration and execution of Transforming Care initiatives in Oncology, turning priority challenges in care pathways into sustainable, measurable and scalable solutions.
This position will act as a connection point between therapeutic areas, cross-functional functions, field teams, technology partners, and the healthcare ecosystem. It will combine strategy, digital innovation, circuit optimization, and comprehensive project management to generate value for patients, professionals, and healthcare organizations.
Unit
Transforming Care Partner
Oncology Business Unit, Spain
Reports to
Transforming Care Lead
Location
Madrid, office-based position with national scope
Functional area
Transforming Care / healthcare system transformation
Type of function
Strategic, cross-functional, non-promotional.
Transforming Care Context
Transforming Care seeks to position AstraZeneca as a preferred partner for administrations, healthcare systems, and healthcare professionals through non-promotional and above-brand initiatives focused on four pillars:
- Proactive screening, early diagnosis, and precision medicine.
- Adoption of ambitious clinical guidelines in clinical practice.
- Development and optimization of specialized care circuits.
- Contribution to the evolution of health policies and system sustainability.
Main responsibilities
- Strategy and integration into Oncology plans
- Integrate Transforming Care into the Tumour Strategy Plans of the different therapeutic areas and into the OBU cross-functional strategies.
- Analyze the oncology patient journey, friction points, and inefficiencies to identify transformation opportunities.
- Develop health initiatives and value propositions, prioritizing according to healthcare need, feasibility, impact, and scalability.
- Design, execution, and scaling of solutions
- Lead and execute end-to-end health projects: need, scope, partners, negotiation, planning, execution, evaluation, scaling, and exit.
- Convert validated solutions into replicable models and coordinate cross-functional teams, budget, risks, and deliverables.
- Share learnings between therapeutic areas, markets, and EUCAN/Global teams.
- Digital innovation, data, and evidence
- Design and develop initiatives aligned with the Transforming Care digital health strategy.
- Perform horizon scanning to identify HealthTech, MedTech, startups, hubs, platforms, and data providers.
- Drive data analysis, use of AI and new technologies, remote monitoring, and decision support when they respond to a defined care need.
- Develop clinical, operational, and experience evidence; promote privacy, cybersecurity, interoperability, and responsible AI.
- Alliances and ecosystem leadership
- Build relationships with hospitals, regional services, administrations, oncology networks, scientific societies, professionals, and patient associations.
- Lead co-creation of value solutions in the healthcare environment with clinical decision-makers, managers, digital transformation, and operational teams.
- Manage strategic alliances while ensuring contractual clarity, quality, compliance, and shared value.
- Territorial implementation and circuit optimization
- Work cross-functionally with central and field teams to identify clinical and/or care needs, understand regional differences, center priorities, and local barriers.
- Incorporate insights into account strategies, maintaining coordination at a national level.
- Apply circuit mapping, care pathways, data analysis, and change management; facilitate local and regional implementation.
- Impact measurement, governance, and compliance
- Define KPIs for adoption, monitoring, reach, patient outcomes, efficiency, impact, and scalability.
- Monitor the transforming care solutions portfolio and recommend continuity, optimization, investment, scaling, or closure.
- Contribute to OBU governance and prioritization, in coordination with the Transforming Care Lead.
- Guarantee regulatory, ethical/compliance, privacy, security, and internal procedure compliance.
Internal
Transforming Care Lead;
Franchises, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Commercial Marketing, and Business Excellence
Digital, Innovation, Data, IT, Legal, Compliance, Procurement, and Finance
Field teams, Brand Teams, CTTs, EUCAN, and Global
External
Regional health services and administrations
Hospitals, oncology networks, and reference centers
Clinical leads, managers, and digital transformation
HealthTech, MedTech, scientific societies, and patient associations
Expected results
- Prioritized transforming care solutions portfolio aligned with system needs and Oncology strategy.
- Sustainable and scalable solutions that accelerate diagnosis, optimize circuits, and reduce variability.
- Strategic alliances with defined objectives, responsibilities, evidence, and metrics.
- Responsible adoption of digital innovation, data, and artificial intelligence.
- Systematic measurement of impact and transparent decisions regarding investment, scaling, and implementation of the solutions under their responsibility.
Key Competencies
- Systemic and strategic thinking.
- Orientation toward results and impact.
- Collaborative leadership, teamwork, and cross-functional influence.
- Innovation with scientific, operational, and compliance rigor.
- Executive communication and change management.
Date Posted
10-nov-2026
Closing Date
27-nov-2026
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
Hiring process
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Assessment
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Interview
A two-way conversation about your skills and suitability for the role, and a chance for you to find out if AstraZeneca is right for you.
Pre-employment screening
Offer
- Candidates who reach interview stage or beyond usually get feedback within 14 days of the role's closing date.
- Interview travel expenses are reimbursed for journeys over 100km.
- Alcohol and drug testing is carried out for new hires where required by local country legislation.
About AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercializes prescription medicines in therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiovascular, renal and metabolism, and respiratory and immunology. With a workforce of over 80,000 employees worldwide, the company is headquartered in Cambridge, UK, and operates across more than 100 countries, focusing on innovative medicines and advanced technologies like AI and data science to transform patient care.
In Spain, AstraZeneca has a significant presence with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, contributing to clinical development, regulatory affairs, and commercial operations. The company is known for its collaborative and inclusive culture, offering international professionals opportunities to work on global projects, particularly in areas like cell therapy, AI-driven health solutions (Evinova), and patient safety. With a strong commitment to diversity and innovation, AstraZeneca Spain is an attractive destination for talent seeking to make a global impact while living in Spain.
- Industry
- Pharma
- Founded
- 1999
- Employees
- 10,000+
- Headquarters
- Cambridge, UK
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona
Good to know if you are moving
- AstraZeneca offers a global, multicultural work environment with opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the world.
- The company has a strong commitment to employee development and offers various career growth programs.
- Spain offices are located in major cities like Madrid and Barcelona, offering a high quality of life and vibrant culture.
- AstraZeneca is a leader in innovative therapies, providing employees with the chance to work on cutting-edge medical advancements.
- The company supports flexible working arrangements and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
In their own words
About the company & team
Medical Affairs
Additional information
AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. AstraZeneca only employs individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.
The requirements to opt for an internal position are: to have been in their current position for 1 year, to keep their direct manager informed of their participation in the process, not to have established a current Improvement Plan.
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