Senior Director, Digital Health

INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH At Evinova, 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. Evinova is a health-tech business , separate company within the AstraZeneca Group, accelerating the delivery of better health outcomes by propelling the life sciences sector forward in digital health, from the inside. Through our application of science-based expertise, evidence-led rigor, and human experience-driven insight, our digital solutions are deliberately crafted so that everyone can reach better health outcomes together. We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Director, Digital Health to join our growing team in China. This senior leadership role combines deep clinical development expertise, strategic account leadership, and a passion for digital innovation. You will play a pivotal role in shaping Evinova China's digital health strategy, leading our strategic partnership with AstraZeneca China R&D, driving adoption of innovative digital and AI-enabled solutions, and transforming how clinical trials are designed and delivered. WHAT THE ROLE INVOLVES The Senior Director, Digital Health is a key leadership role of Evinova China. This role will report directly to the General Manager of China, with a dotted line to the Global Head of Digital Health. This role will work closely with the China GM to develop and execute Evinova China's Digital Health strategy, identify opportunities for differentiation, and translate the evolving needs of pharmaceutical R&D organizations into innovative digital health solutions, including China-specific requirements and localization. The role will also serve as Key Account Manager (KAM) for AstraZeneca China, taking strategic ownership of the AstraZeneca China R&D relationship, strengthening executive engagement, identifying collaboration opportunities, and driving adoption of Evinova solutions across the AstraZeneca China R&D organization. The focus of this role is to provide senior digital health and clinical leadership, working closely with Evinova's global Digital Health, Science, Product, and Commercial teams to develop strategies and implement digital and AI-enabled clinical development solutions. Our mission is to: · Transform clinical development through innovative, patient- and site-centric digital solutions that improve trial design, execution efficiency, patient access, and clinical outcomes. · Improve patient safety and trial outcomes through remote patient monitoring, digital data collection, and proactive toxicity management, while generating enriched clinical evidence to support drug development. You will: · Lead Evinova China's Digital Health strategy, working closely with China and global leadership to identify market opportunities, prioritize clinical development needs, and drive the adoption of innovative digital and AI solutions. · Serve as the strategic Key Account Manager for AstraZeneca China R&D, building trusted relationships with senior R&D executives and functional leaders, developing strategic account plans, identifying business opportunities, and driving long-term partnership growth and solution adoption. · Provide senior clinical development expertise and strategic guidance on clinical trial design and execution, including protocol optimization, patient recruitment, operational feasibility, safety monitoring, and trial delivery. · Work closely with pharmaceutical and biotechnology R&D leaders to understand clinical development challenges and develop differentiated digital strategies, leveraging Evinova's solutions across AI-enabled study design, remote patient monitoring, digital clinical outcome assessments, and patient engagement. · Provide digital health and clinical leadership in treatment-related toxicity management, identifying opportunities to improve patient safety, trial efficiency, and clinical outcomes through digital monitoring solutions. · Collaborate with Evinova's global Science and Product teams to translate customer requirements and clinical insights into product strategy and innovation priorities, particularly for Study Designer and Unify, ensuring scientific rigor, clinical relevance, and market differentiation. · Build trusted relationships with senior pharmaceutical R&D executives, clinical development leaders, investigators, and external partners, acting as a strategic advisor and thought leader in digital clinical development. · Partner with Business Development, Solution Consulting, and Customer Success teams to support strategic customer engagements, develop compelling clinical value propositions, and accelerate solution adoption and business growth. · Champion digital health transformation by establishing best practices, building clinical and digital capabilities, and influencing stakeholders across functions and geographies to adopt innovative ways of working. · Provide strategic oversight of key initiatives, ensuring effective governance, risk management, execution excellence, and delivery of measurable clinical and business outcomes. Would you like to apply your clinical development expertise to transform how medicines are developed through digital innovation? Do you thrive at the intersection of science, technology, and business strategy? If you are passionate about shaping the future of clinical development and improving patients' lives, Evinova might be the right place for you! SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES NEEDED Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree or above in Medicine, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Clinical Research, Biomedical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline. 10+ years of professional experience in pharmaceutical R&D, biotechnology, or CRO organizations, with substantial experience in clinical development and clinical trial operations. 8+ years of direct oncology clinical development experience, with strong hands-on expertise in oncology clinical trial design, protocol development, study execution, and clinical development strategy. Proven track record of designing and executing complex oncology clinical trials, preferably Phase II–III studies, with direct involvement in protocol design, endpoint selection, patient eligibility criteria, study feasibility, and operational planning. Strong practical experience in oncology clinical trial execution, including site selection and management, patient recruitment and retention, investigator engagement, safety monitoring, clinical data quality, and study delivery. Deep understanding of oncology drug development, including targeted therapies, immunotherapies, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), bispecific antibodies, and emerging therapeutic modalities. Strong knowledge of oncology treatment-related adverse events and toxicity management, particularly pulmonary/ILD, gastrointestinal, and hematologic toxicities. Comprehensive understanding of