Associate Director, Strategy Implementation & Business Transformation
AstraZeneca

Associate Director, Strategy Implementation & Business Transformation

Locations: Gaithersburg, MD or Gothenburg (SE)

Introduction to role:

At AstraZeneca, we are 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 teamwork. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development! We now have an outstanding opportunity to join the Strategy Implementation & Business Transformation (SI & BT) group as Associate Director playing a role in large, enterprise-wide transformation projects.

Accountabilities:

As an Associate Director, you will contribute to program management and leadership of enterprise-wide transformation projects that affect multiple SET areas, with an initial focus on generative AI. You will collaborate with internal customers and stakeholders to find opportunities for delivering projects more efficiently as well as solutions that are suitable for the wider organization. You will coordinate activities to assure delivery towards the agreed target project scope and maintain a high degree of understanding and awareness on project- and change management theories. You will also engage and support the internal development of the business transformation teams processes, skill sets and access to relevant AI tools within the GPPM organization.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant subject such as life science, economics, business, or similar.
• 5+ years' experience in life sciences management or strategy consulting or technology or a fast-paced development setting, with experience in business planning, operations and strategy.
• Experience in managing high-profile projects, including digital technology and AI.
• Very good stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to influence decision makers on all levels.
• Ability to succeed in an environment that often involves ambiguity.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Experience from drug discovery and development is desirable.

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.

Why AstraZeneca?

Join us at an exciting time of growth through innovation for AstraZeneca. Shape this journey by reimagining the way we work, at every turn we're innovating and taking intelligent risks. We do this to steer the enterprise. powering every function to run faster, more efficiently, and achieve more. Every single person plays a part in our story. Speak up, take the initiative and make it yours. As key contributors to our evolution, we're comfortable stepping up whether it's guiding our tech and digital journey or harnessing disruptive technologies.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today!

We welcome your application no later than April 19, 2024.

If you're curious to know more, then please contact hiring manager Russell Boyd.

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.

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