AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading biopharmaceutical companies. We’re also a Great Place to Work.

This is a collaborative environment where people are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash their entrepreneurial spirit. Welcome to an inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Experience the benefits of lifelong learning, growth and development. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society – and there’s no better time to join our exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

At AstraZeneca, our people are naturally curious: forever connecting and collaborating to uncover insights that equip us to challenge convention and push boundaries. Our high-performing teams are united by a shared purpose to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines, with each member bringing a personal motivation to make a difference to patients, society and our company.

Our workforce reflects the people we serve, with diversity embedded in everything we do. This harmony of distinct perspectives and experiences is a source of strength, fueling our creativity and showing the full scope of AstraZeneca’s contribution to society.

As entrepreneurs and innovators, our people are encouraged to speak out and break new ground – emboldened to make quick decisions and take smart risks. We always step up, with readiness to learn from our failures and a hunger to build on our abilities. This need to push further reveals the drive and determination in our DNA. It’s simply who we are at AstraZeneca.

Culture

Every day, our values guide our behaviors, actions and decisions – driving us to work together as one global team in pursuit of our goals. This is a supportive network of bright minds, where all people are encouraged and where all achievements are recognized. At AstraZeneca, we seek out opportunities to collaborate, both internally and externally, strengthening our knowledge through constructive feedback and coaching to unlock challenges and discover new solutions. That instinct to share and learn is what keeps us moving fast in an ever-changing world. Empowerment is the heartbeat of our culture. At every level, our people have the opportunity to lead and take ownership of their ideas, backed by great tools, resources and investment to turn vision into life-saving care. Individual effort contributes to collective gain in this inclusive environment, where difference is recognized and uniqueness is valued, and where everybody is safe to share and learn from each other.

Values

We follow the science. We put patients first. We play to win. We do the right thing. We are entrepreneurial. These shared values are integral to our drive for success. They guide our decision making, define our beliefs and foster a strong AstraZeneca culture. Together, they reveal our company at its very best.

About the role:

In this role, you will lead global and regional continuous improvement initiatives for our Guadalajara site. You will play a crucial role in fostering a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for process standardization, implementing best practices, and ensuring sustained improvement efforts. You will manage global projects, mentor Lean Six Sigma Green Belt initiatives, and support the standardization and automation of global processes for specific service lines, particularly workforce data services, supported from the Guad site.

About People Services:

People Services is one of the core service towers in Global Business Services where we support all AstraZeneca colleagues across the globe with HR and People related processes from hire to retire. We assist employees and managers with HR queries and support, own the strategy and delivery of pay and time, manage end-to-end job changes, support our HR Centers of Excellence with everything from interview scheduling, candidate screening, offer/contract generation, New Employee Onboarding, Reward and Benefit processes and global mobility. We partner and heavily influence digital strategies and are subject matter experts in Workday, ServiceNow and beyond.

People Services is a growing and expanding organization, aiming to deliver highly efficient, scalable and quality processes that underpin an excellent employee experience for our colleagues. The organization is in the midst of an exciting transformation as part of AstraZeneca’s Bold Ambition to deliver 20 new medicines and industry-leading growth while transforming patient outcomes. As part of our transformation, People Services is re-aligning to capability-based service lines with global remit across our key global service delivery sites. We aim to become more globally resilient in our service offerings, enhance business continuity, continue to deliver high quality services while also increasing standardization, and embracing fit-for-future digital tools and technologies which will allow us to automate and simplify.

Key Responsibilities:

Identify Improvement Opportunities:

Conduct thorough analysis of existing processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.Gather and analyze data to support improvement initiatives.

Implement Improvement Strategies:

Utilize lean tools and methodologies such as Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen, and Kanban to streamline processes.

Process Standardization:

Collaborate with global process owners and service leaders to develop processes that support a follow-the-sun modelEnsure all SOPs are documented clearly and are easily accessible to relevant stakeholders.Collaborate with service leads and key stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of new processes and procedures.

Manage Change and Communication:

Effectively communicate changes in processes and procedures to all relevant stakeholders.Manage change initiatives to minimize disruption and ensure smooth transitions.

Core Expertise:

Experience with Workday, ServiceNow, PowerBI, and emerging HR digital/automation toolsExperience/comfort in working with and managing senior stakeholders across the businessProven track record of developing and implementing standardized processes in a global organization and implementing LEAN standards.Experience in working global projectsFamiliarity of working in an international, multi-time zone support environment.Strong written and verbal communication skills. Advanced English is necessary.Ability to work across HR Functions, Service Lines and locations to plan and deliver Change to improve customer service.Desirable: Lean expertiseDesirable: Managing workforce data lifecycle.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognising their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organisation to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together.

So, what’s next!

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.

Where can I find out more?

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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.

📌Strong English communication skills required.

📌 Positions are open to Mexican Citizens and official residents of Mexico.

📍 Location: Guadalajara (hybrid - Expectation of working in the office 3 days a week)
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working give 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.

Date Posted

26-jun-2024

Closing Date

30-ago-2024

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.