Process Optimisation Senior Analyst

Job Title: Process Optimisation Senior Analyst

GCL: D1

Introduction to role

Join our dynamic and innovative team at AstraZeneca, where we focus on crafting outstanding shared services that empower the company to grow and adapt swiftly. We are passionate about simplifying processes to improve efficiency for our patients, customers, and teams. As a Senior Analyst in Process Optimisation, you will lead the charge in re-engineering sophisticated processes, unlocking value through automation and process mining. Are you ready to orchestrate innovative projects and motivate change? This role offers the perfect opportunity for those eager to explore ground breaking automation techniques and lead end-to-end process analysis and simplification.

Accountabilities

In this role, you will be a great partner with key collaborators across various levels, prioritize opportunities within Process Analytics Services, and lead projects independently or collaboratively. Your responsibilities will include assessing potential improvements in automation and process mining. You will develop business cost and benefit cases. You will also lead initiatives to manage organizational transitions and ensure business readiness. Additionally, you will standardize processes by modeling them in dedicated systems.prioritize opportunities within Process Analytics Services, and lead projects independently or collaboratively. Your responsibilities will include assessing potential improvements in automation and process mining. You will develop business cost and benefit cases. You will also lead initiatives to manage organizational transitions and ensure business readiness. Additionally, you will standardize processes by modeling them in dedicated systems.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Six Sigma or Lean Management Green Belt certified alongside shown experience in the analysis & re-design of sophisticated, multi-function business processes
• Demonstrated experience in leading medium profile projects/change management activities
• Facilitating process discovery workshops across various collaborator levels
• Hands-on Process Mapping experience (no specific tool) using BPMN 2.0
• Experience in improving service processes going through different functions across organization
• Strong collaborator management, influencing & presentation/oral communication skills
• Energetic and self-motivated
• Strong analytical skills to be able to discover and interpret business requirements
• Critical thinking skills enabling challenging process findings and solutions
• Strong time management skills with ability to work at pace, handling multiple tasks & projects at one time
• Comfortable with working virtually in a global environment
• Willingness to undertake some domestic/international travel (as required)
• Fluency in English

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Experience in participating in service transition projects
• Significant experience with various related BPM capabilities i.e. AI, Process/Task Mining, Robotics Process Automation, Low Code automation, BPM, workflow tools.
• Experience and proven results in change implementation projects within the Pharma industry
• Experience in working in Agile methodology
• Experience in working with Business Information Centre tool by GBTEC
• Experience in working globally

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.

At AstraZeneca, you'll be part of a talented global team that fuels our rapidly growing enterprise. We leverage exciting new technology and digital innovations to accelerate our evolution and make a significant impact on patients' lives. Our entrepreneurial spirit drives us to take smart risks and turn ideas into reality. With countless opportunities available, this is the place to build an unrivaled reputation while contributing to something bigger.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join us on this exciting journey!

Date Posted

27-Mar-2026

Closing Date

30-Mar-2026

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.

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.