Talent & Development Partner

As a Talent & Development Partner, you will report to the Talent Management CoE and be assigned to support a specific business area, working closely with and under the guidance of the T&OD Director. You will serve as an ambassador for the T&D CoE offerings, ensuring the successful implementation of all processes and products within the portfolio for your area of responsibility. Your role will be pivotal in driving adoption, alignment, and value across the business.

You will build strong and productive partnerships with key HR stakeholders, acting as a trusted adviser and consultant on talent management topics. By providing valuable insights and connections from your business area to the CoE, you will contribute to the continuous development and enhancement of our Talent Management strategy and portfolio.

You will support the preparation of talent review meetings, ensuring the accuracy of data and information. Additionally, you will support the succession planning pipelines, including readiness for SET-level roles.

As a subject matter expert in Talent & Development, you will lead the design, implementation, and execution of global and area-specific T&D and Talent Strategy interventions, ensuring alignment with the global portfolio and delivering measurable impact for the business.

Essential Skills/Experience

- Demonstrated experience working globally leading complex projects
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in talent management, learning and development, organization development and/or HR Business partnering
- Action-based and comfortable working with senior executive leaders, HR areas and operating in a matrix environment
- Experience advising, facilitating and presenting to groups and leaders
- Ability to effectively operate in an environment of constant change and able to work with ambiguity
- Strong collaboration and influencing skills to create partnerships to implement change; consistently displays a readiness and willingness to share knowledge; seeks diverse perspectives
- Believe in and champion our values and actively strive to develop a culture of inclusion and diversity
- Demonstrated analytical mind, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated project management skills
- Written and spoken proficiency in English

Desirable Skills/Experience

- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Experience in the Pharmaceutical industry

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 will experience a fast-paced environment as we support the business on a journey of evolution and growth driven by new technology and digital innovations. Our talented global team is dedicated to unlocking the power of science to make a significant impact on patients' lives. We thrive on creativity, smart risks, and collaboration. With countless opportunities available, this is the place to build an unrivalled reputation while being rewarded for your successes.

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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.