Director/Senior Director, Transformation & Business Agility

Job Title: Director/Senior Director, Transformation & Business Agility

Introduction to role:

Are you ready to lead transformative change in BioPharma R&D?

As the Director/Senior Director of Transformation & Business Agility, you'll collaborate with leaders, stakeholders, and business partners to drive the strategic transformation of our organization, culture, processes, and technology. This role is pivotal in ensuring the successful delivery of transformation programs from inception to realization, navigating through ambiguity and complexity with confidence and creativity.

Accountabilities:
• Identify strategic opportunities for transformation through analysis of business operations, understanding of organizational priorities and stakeholder engagement
• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of programs to time, budget, quality and benefits
• Secure, activate and maximize resources in support of project delivery with ability to find creative solutions to challenges that arise
• Support project and portfolio reporting, including tracking of benefits realization
• Understand external best practices/trends in life sciences related to organizational and operational topics
• Build transformation/change management capability through strategic counsel, training and coaching 
• Partner with Corporate Affairs, Human Resources, GPPM, Finance and other functions as necessary
• Serve as a champion and agent for change

Essential Skills/Experience:
• Proven track record of delivering transformation in a consulting role for life science clients with strong understanding of pharmaceutical business, including R&D
• Exceptional analytical rigor, operational effectiveness, and communication skills 
• Effective interpersonal and relationship management skills with consultative approach and ability to interact, influence, and build trust with experienced professionals and leadership teams
• Strong initiative to understand our core business goals and establish processes or programs to set direction, generate alignment and push forward, often with simple solutions to complex problems
• Ability to navigate, prioritize and be successful in a fast-paced, highly-matrixed work environment
• BA/BS and 8+ years of combined experience in life sciences or consulting firm with focus in life science programs 
• OR MS/MBA and 6+ years of combined experience in life sciences or consulting firm with focus in life science programs 

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, we are driven by curiosity and courage to explore the possibilities of science. Our commitment to making a difference is evident as we fuse data and technology with scientific innovation to tackle some of the world's most complex diseases. We embrace an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives unite to create swift impacts on disease. With opportunities for lifelong learning and growth, this is the place to build a meaningful career while pushing the boundaries of science.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and join us on this exciting journey!

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from 182,645.60 - 273,968.40 USD Annual. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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.