Director, R&D Culture and Capability

WHY JOIN US?

At AstraZeneca, we are dedicated to being a Great Place to Work, where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. With an ambitious goal of delivering 20 new medicines by 2030, there is no better place to make a difference in medicine, for patients, and in society.

Why AstraZeneca #EAI

At AstraZeneca, we're driven by purpose — becoming digitally-enabled to drive better outcomes for patients. In this role, you'll be the one making that change happen, partnering across functions to ensure our people and organisation successfully adopt new ways of working. You'll join a truly enterprise-wide effort that breaks down silos and unites diverse teams, with the freedom to take smart risks and shape how transformation lands across the business.

Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office is purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.

About the RoleThe Director, Enterprise AI Capability & Engagement is responsible for defining and leading strategic peer-to-peer learning that accelerates AI adoption through community-powered knowledge sharing and influence networks. This role leverages proven community building expertise to create scalable peer learning ecosystems that drive sustained AI adoption and capability development across the organization.

Key Accountabilities:

Define Strategic Peer-to-Peer Learning & Engagement Framework

• Develop comprehensive strategy for peer-to-peer learning that accelerates AI adoption through community-powered knowledge sharing and influence networks

• Create strategic engagement framework for scaling AI capability development through experiential activities, mentoring ecosystems, and collaborative learning initiatives

• Design and implement scalable peer learning ecosystem strategy that leverages community networks to achieve sustained AI adoption and capability development

Build & Execute Community-Powered Scaling Portfolio

• Build comprehensive portfolio of community-driven initiatives including AI Symposium, hackathons, and peer influence networks that drive enterprise-wide adoption

• Design and execute flagship strategic engagement initiatives that demonstrate AI success and build organizational momentum

• Create systematic approaches for scaling successful initiatives across different business contexts while maintaining engagement and effectiveness

Develop Mentoring Networks & Peer Support Systems

• Create mentoring frameworks and peer support systems that enable knowledge transfer from experienced practitioners to emerging AI users

• Design systematic approaches for connecting AI practitioners, experts, and learners to enable knowledge transfer and collaborative problem-solving

• Develop and adopt AI solutions that facilitate peer-to-peer learning, knowledge sharing, and collaborative innovation

Establish Strategic Measurement Framework & Optimization

• Develop comprehensive measurement framework for peer learning impact that tracks community health, knowledge transfer effectiveness, and business outcome achievement

• Create analytics and feedback systems that provide insights into engagement patterns, learning effectiveness, and community-driven success

• Design continuous improvement processes that optimize community-powered strategies based on data-driven insights and stakeholder feedback

Key Capabilities & Experience:

• Experience in community building, peer learning development, or engagement strategy leadership at enterprise scale 

• Proven expertise in strategic event planning, community platform management, and peer influence network development

• Strong relationship management skills with ability to create mentoring ecosystems and peer learning frameworks

• Experience in measuring community effectiveness and optimizing engagement strategies based on business outcomes 

Key Leadership Behaviors:

• Community Strategist: designs comprehensive peer learning ecosystems that drive sustained engagement and knowledge sharing

• Engagement Catalyst: transforms individual interest into active community participation and peer-to-peer learning networks

• Strategic Event Leader: orchestrates flagship initiatives that build momentum and accelerate adoption through peer influence

• Impact Optimizer: measures community effectiveness and continuously improves strategies based on engagement and business outcomes

SO, WHAT’S NEXT?

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete the full application on our website at your earliest convenience – it is the only way that our Recruiter and Hiring Manager can know that you feel well qualified for this opportunity.  If you know someone who would be a great fit, please share this posting with them. 

Are you interested in working at AZ, apply today!

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com.

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Date Posted

20-May-2026

Closing Date

04-Jun-2026

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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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.