Biologics Engineering (BE) and Oncology Targeted Discovery (OTD) are pivotal organizations which have experienced significant organizational evolution concurrent with pipeline growth, with over 1000 employees working on powerful science and building AZ portfolio across Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology and Vaccines & Immunology to deliver on our promise to patients. As we embark on our next phase of our journey and with our new bold ambition of delivering at least 20 new medicines to patients by 2030, the BE and OTD organizations must adopt creative ways of working, build next generation talent, expand to new capabilities and demonstrating agility in a fast-paced product development process. To enable our commitment to deliver with organizational excellence, BE/OTD have created a new role of Head of Business Transformation and Agility.  

This role will report to the SVP Biologics Engineering & Oncology Targeted Discovery. They would have responsibilities for leading and implementing global business transformation strategies, integration of new teams and global footprint, maximizing talent acquisition and development in key geographies while delivering on business simplification, efficiency, and effective ways of working. This role requires a blend of critical thinking, while having a steadfast focus on delivering significant and tangible value for the business  

The ideal candidate for this role will be curious, creative, analytical with a natural leadership striving to bring solutions beyond immediate challenges; challenge the status quo with outstanding communication and influencing skills. This leader will share frequent interactions with senior leaders across R&D, as well as close collaboration with leaders of BE/OTD. Success in this role will result in improved business decision-making, accelerated innovation, and enhanced productivity. A passion for transformation, combined with relationship-building, leadership, and communication skills will be key to success.  

Key Accountabilities:  

Business Transformation & Execution:  

Accountable for defining and driving BE and OTD business transformation strategies which will enable outstanding quality, effectiveness and efficiency of the business whilst ensuring delivery of top priority objectives to achieve the 2030 ambition  

Elevate the organization through internal and external visibility by supporting with presentations  

Enable successful organizational integration of respective discovery teams across the sites, ensuring consistent and sustainable organization growth to deliver on 2030 bold ambition  

Align TA strategic and AI initiatives across Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology and Vaccines & Immunology.  

Actively collaborate with key networks across AZ and externally to gain awareness of current industry trends to contribute and influence new evolving practices.  

Drive alliances, simplification and productivity initiatives and achieve cost efficiencies for BE and OTD organizations  

Share strategic outcomes of key strategy implementation and Business transformation projects with senior leadership teams, outlining benefits from a cost, speed and quality perspective and demonstrating the return on investment 

Ensuring Great Place to Work  

Oversee global implementation and management of projects involving the transformation of organizations, and skills related BE/OTD sites  

Develop a sustainable plan in innovating process, projects, and organizational talent in ensuring seamless delivery of new medicines  

Build a trusting relationship with senior leaders and other key stakeholders across the enterprise to advise and influence entrepreneurial changes supporting our 2030 ambition  

Articulate and engage on proactive communication on strategy implementation  

Basic Qualifications 

PhD in a scientific subject area  with 8+ years pharmaceutical experience or strong experience in consulting and analytics  

OR MS degree and 10+ years experienceOR BS degree and 12+ years of experience

Deep scientific thinking and experience of drug development  

Proven experience of strong stakeholder management and engagement, and also successfully leading cross-functional teams on complex projects  

Change management & change leadership experience, comfortable with ambiguity and the ability to logically structure issues and recommend resolutions  

Demonstrated ability to set and lead priorities, resources, performance targets and project initiatives in a global environment  

Operational expertise in proactive risk management and contingency planning  

Conceptual, analytical, with validated critical thinking capability 

Preferred Qualifications

Oncology project management experience, preferably in early-stage development  

Experience with driving lean/six sigma/process improvement  

Excellent knowledge of AstraZeneca policies, procedures and guidelines  

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Date Posted

02-Jul-2024

Closing Date

12-Aug-2024Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

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