Principal Business Partner - Adoption Lead

Introduction to Role:

Join us at AstraZeneca in the role of Principal Business Partner - Adoption Lead within our IT department. This role is pivotal in developing and executing strategies that maximize business awareness, adoption, and usage of Commercial IT (CIT) Products. You will use your IT expertise, knowledge of bio-pharma industry trends, and understanding of AZ business priorities to identify and implement new approaches and processes. This is a unique opportunity to be part of our transformation into a digital and data-led enterprise.

Accountabilities:

As a Principal Business Partner - Adoption Lead, you will ensure the adoption of an industry-leading product offering encompassing all areas of Commercial IT. You will work closely with Business Engagement Teams to develop a deep understanding of the business strategies, priorities, and challenges , ensuring that IT investment aligns with business objectives. You will partner with CIT capability leaders to ensure a cohesive approach across the entire commercial IT offerings. Working with relevant teams, you will ensure that all IT capabilities used by the function meet agreed performance outcomes and drive continuous improvement initiatives as required.  Your leadership will be critical in spearheading specialist insights on change adoption processes. You will establish and maintain strong relationships with external partners, develop strategies to collaborate to deliver maximum value for AstraZeneca, and lead in IT functional/capability governance. You will also lead the Adoption team, providing development, coaching, and line management.

Essential Skills/Experience:

Experience of identification and implementation of innovative technology solutions 

Evidence of leading and developing innovative engagement strategies and plans  

Experience of defining the business strategies and influencing the vision of senior leaders 

Experience of leading high value business cases & mobilising high value investments 

Experience in managing, developing and leading teams and virtual teams  

A proven track record of delivering results 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills including presenting  

High level awareness of developments in the Information Technology marketplace 

Able to manage and lead negotiations, expectations and solutions across complex stakeholder groups 

Expert relationship building skills with the ability to influence others to achieve objectives 

Expertise in planning, change management and problem solving and able to resolve issues of a highly complex and strategic nature 

Proven ability to relate and respond to business needs in an IT environment 

Desirable:

Educated to degree level standard or equivalent (business technology or related degree)

Leader within pharma thought leadership networks and organisations

Ability to work well in and across diverse global teams and partner and work in a matrix organisation 

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?

At AstraZeneca, we are committed to disrupting an industry and changing lives. Our work has a direct impact on patients, transforming our ability to develop life-changing medicines. We empower the business to perform at its peak and lead a new way of working, combining cutting-edge science with leading digital technology platforms and data. We dare to lead, applying our problem-solving mindset to identify and tackle opportunities across the whole enterprise. We're part of a global company that's investing in a bold digital strategy; to become a truly data-led enterprise that disrupts the entire industry.

Ready to make a meaningful impact? Join us today!

Date Posted

16-Sept-2024

Closing Date

30-Sept-2024

Our 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.