Join our global IT capability supporting the Global Operations organisation at AstraZeneca. We operate out of Operations hubs sites including in the UK, Sweden, US, and China, and out of our Global Technology Centers in India and Mexico. Our work has a direct impact on patients – transforming our ability to develop life 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. All with a passion to impact lives through data, analytics, AI, machine learning and more. It’s a dynamic and challenging environment to work in – but that’s why we like it. There are countless opportunities to learn and grow, whether that’s exploring new technologies in hackathons, or transforming the roles and work of colleagues, forever. This is your chance to be part of a team that has the backing to innovate, disrupt an industry and change lives.

Accountabilities:

As the Senior Business Partner, you will use your IT expertise, bio-pharma industry trends and in-depth understanding of AZ business priorities to lead the functional/capability IT/Digital strategy development, investment planning, and delivery. You will develop and own strategic relationships with key parts of the OSLT function and global Capability aligned Business Process Owners identifying ways for IT to partner with them in achieving and exceeding their business objectives. This role will drive the development and own of the capability global strategy roadmap, sequencing, prioritization, and backlogs. The strategy will look at all aspects of IT/Digital for the capability area including the foundational and transformational solutions required to create maximum competitive advantage. The role will be accountable for the successful delivery of programs, projects, and products working with a cross functional matrix team and will focus on partnership with the ‘Make’ Centre of Excellence across key Manufacturing business process – initially focusing on Warehouse Management and Control (although portfolio focus may change)

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Background in Warehouse Management Systems, Supply Chain or Manufacturing experience
• Experience of identification and implementation of innovative technology solutions
• Strong Project Management, Business Analysis and strategy development experience
• Evidence of leading and developing innovative solutions
• A consistent track record of delivering results.
• Experience of building high value business cases & mobilising high value investments
• Experience of leading teams with a demonstrable track record of motivational and achievement-oriented leadership
• Experience of leading third party suppliers and have strong network and consulting skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong influencing, networking and team working skills
• High level awareness of developments in the Information Technology marketplace
• Demonstrate strong relationship building skills with the ability to influence others to achieve objectives
• Proficiency 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
• Ability to lead negotiations, expectations and solutions across complex groups
• Pharmaceutical experience is desirable yet not essential

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 daring world.

Join us at a crucial stage of our journey in becoming a digital and data-led enterprise. Make the impossible possible by building partnerships and ecosystems, creating new ways of working and driving scale and speed to deliver exponential growth. Focused and committed, and backed with the investment to succeed, we're driving cross-company change to disrupt the entire industry.

Are you ready to be a part of a team that has the backing to innovate, disrupt an industry and change lives? Apply now and join us in our mission to develop life-changing medicines!

Closing Date: 22nd December 2023

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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.