Change Management Lead

Location: Barcelona (Spain) - 3 days working from the office and 2 working from home.

Bring out the best in each other, and yourself, by working together as one.

In our dynamic environment, be supported by the brightest minds working together side by side. Agile and collaborative, we work cross-functionally, as well as externally, to thrive at pace.

Be encouraged and supported to think creatively in our dynamic environment. Here we are free from fear of failure, free to ask the right questions and make bold decisions.

What you’ll do

This role is a key member of the Transformation Management Office (TMO) in Development Operations. The role is accountable for developing and implementing change management strategies for one or multiple ongoing initiatives within the organization. Works closely with the TMO team to ensure alignment of change impact across a portfolio of projects. Reports to the Director of Transformation Management.

Provide change management leadership and support for major change initiativesCoordinate Change across a number of projects ensuring change is delivered in a coordinate wayPartner with project leaders and project managers on successful delivery of the initiativeEnsure adherence to company change management frameworksPerform change impact assessments to identify key risks and resistance to successful implementationDevelop and deliver on comprehensive partner engagement, communications, and training plans to ensure project successCreate plans for measuring adoption and success of changeMay run work with external service providersParticipates in AZ project management and change management communities of practice to share standard methodologies and findings

Essential criteria

Degree in business related field or scientific fieldDemonstrate strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence others to achieve objectivesStrong networking/consulting skills with good internal/external linksAbility to interpret and communicate technical information into business language and in alignment with AZ businessConsistent record in delivering high risk programme/projects and decision makingAbility to convince and run negotiations across a complex group

Desirable criteria

Formal qualifications in change management, project management, and/or process improvement methodologiesExperience of working in a global organisation with a complex/geographical contextPharmaceutical R&D experience

Why AstraZeneca

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 collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.

Date Posted

28-ene-2025

Closing Date

11-feb-2025

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.