IT Business Partner – Sustainability (12 Month FTC)

location: Macclesfield, UK

Competitive salary and benefits

Close date: 13th October 2024

Introduction to Role:

Join AstraZeneca, a global, innovation-driven BioPharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. We are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. We are a place where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. Here you're more than just a supporting unit, you are valued for the important role you play in the business. Recognised and acknowledged as one of the key players contributing to our success. We support the rest of the business to excel forward and have a bigger impact on patients.

Accountabilities:

As an IT Business Partner in our IT Digital & Sustainability team within Operations IT, you will focus on strategy, delivery, and governance of Digital Sustainability projects & products which leverage industry 4.0 technology. You will manage and deliver projects utilising Artificial Intelligence (AI)/GenAI, Digital Twins, Internet of Things (IoT) and many more. In this truly Global role, you will be accountable for partnering with various collaborators from the business to enable the AstraZeneca Sustainability ambitions.

Essential Skills/Experience:

- Technical or Business Degree

- Business Partnering experience with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and expectations

- Proven skills and experience managing and controlling large project and programme budgets

- Interest in Sustainability and ESG trends and direction of travel

- Experience in Digital Technologies & Industry 4.0 (desirable)

- Excellent communication and relationship management skills

- Experience managing and leading global project teams

- Experience in project/product delivery in a matrix organisation

- Strong knowledge and experience with suppliers and supplier solutions

- Evidence of shaping innovative solutions that have a major impact within the business area and organisation

- Excellent business acumen with sensitivity to environment

- Experience working in a global organization where partners and project team members are geographically dispersed.

- Experience in digital transformation projects

While not essential, experience in sustainability initiatives or projects would be highly beneficial.

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're not just about treating diseases - we're about pushing the boundaries of science to create life-changing medicines. Our IT team is at the heart of this endeavour, leading our digital transformation and pioneering new ways to bring our innovative treatments to patients around the world. We're a diverse team of technical experts, each bringing something unique to the table. What unites us is our unrelenting desire to learn, our problem-solving mindset, and our commitment to making a positive impact on patients' lives. We're always exploring new technologies and ways of working, challenging the status quo, and innovating at every turn. If you're ready to make your mark in a company that values your skills and ideas, then AstraZeneca is the place for you!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.