Biologics Digital Transformation Lead

Job Title: Biologics Digital Transformation Lead

Location, Södertälje, Sweden

Reporting to: Dorian Prout ~ Senior Director, Lean Digital Transformation

Are you ready to build a significant impact in the world of biologics? At AstraZeneca, we're on a mission to deliver more medicines to patients faster and more affordably. As the Biologics Digital Transformation Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our digital manufacturing strategy, driving innovation, and leading us towards our Bold Ambition 2030. Become a part of our mission to transform molecules into life-changing medicines through ground-breaking technology and strategic leadership. Based at our pioneering Biologic Manufacturing Center in Södertälje, Sweden, your expertise will be instrumental in achieving our ambitious goals!

Key Accountabilities

• Digital strategy and roadmap: Develop and implement a comprehensive digital strategy for biologics manufacturing, aligning with AI trends.
• Technology investment and adoption: Collaborate on technology investments to enhance manufacturing efficiency and minimize errors.
• Portfolio orchestration and delivery: Oversee digital portfolio delivery, ensuring accountability and stakeholder communication.
• Data strategy and compliance: Co-lead data strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Value-based scaling: Prioritize digital solutions based on business value, streamlining processes.
• Cross-functional leadership: Lead cross-functional teams, serving as a liaison between project teams and senior leadership.
• Culture and change leadership: Promote digital culture and change leadership across the region.
• Partnerships and Digital ecosystem: Manage digital strategy governance and optimize partnerships for sustained adoption.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Proven delivery of complex projects and large change programs; influences change and drives performance on time, on budget, and in scope
• Strong business acumen in pharma; manufacturing mastery with experience leading cross functional teams in regional to global settings
• Deep understanding of AI technologies and application to operations, and tech implementation; advanced AI training
• Working knowledge of GxP and data integrity, and the ability to design solutions that meet regulatory, ethical, and sustainability standards
• Exceptional collaboration, networking, and relationship building; credible influencer at all levels
• Confident, thoughtful communicator with strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills who builds trust and alignment
• Enterprise leadership: creates innovative solutions, leads through ambiguity, and sets clear priorities, resources, and targets
• Proven budget ownership translates technical topics into business language aligned with AZ context; builds high performing teams

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Degree in relevant subject area or formal certification in business analysis practice
• Proficiency with Lean and Agile practices and the ability to apply them pragmatically in Operations
• Strong experience leading complex pharmaceutical manufacturing programs and high-performing teams in a global environment
• Operational expertise in risk management and contingency planning
• Familiarity with the latest technology and thinking
• Effective problem and conflict resolution skills and proven team focus
• Proven experience of successfully deploying a variety of business analysis tools/techniques to enable business change
• Proven experience of working with complex integrated systems, using creative and strategic thinking to deliver exceptional results
• Experience managing and leading teams, both directly and in matrixed environments

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to lead a high-impact team at AstraZeneca, making a real difference in healthcare.

• Collaborative and innovative work environment with access to cutting-edge AI technologies.

• Professional growth and career development opportunities.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

➡️Please note that the Hiring Manager for this opportunity isDorian Prout ~Senior Director, Lean Digital Transformation. If you would like to arrange a confidential discussion before submitting an application, please contact the Talent Scout supporting this recruitment in the first instance atSam.Hunter1@astrazeneca.com.

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 find a dynamic environment where your contributions truly matter. Our commitment to delivering life-changing medicines is unwavering. From our science labs to large-scale manufacturing, we are dedicated to quality at every step. Here, you'll be part of a team that values personal connections and strives to make a meaningful impact on society. With opportunities for growth and development across our global network, your career can flourish alongside our mission.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now to join us on this exciting journey!

Date Posted

18-Dec-2025

Closing Date

01-Feb-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

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.