Director, AI/Digital Product Governance

AstraZeneca•Mississauga, ON

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join AstraZeneca, a global leader in biopharmaceuticals, where science and patient care drive our mission to develop life-changing medicines. As part of our Regulatory Technology & Excellence function, we are seeking a visionary Director, AI/Digital Product Governance to join our multifaceted Regulatory Digital team. This role is pivotal in crafting the future of our digital products, ensuring alignment with business goals and delivering outstanding value to users. If you have a deep understanding of digital product management and a knack for translating business needs into technical requirements, this is your chance to create a significant impact. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a business or information sciences discipline, and/or relevant experience in the bio-pharmaceutical industry
5+ years of experience and proven technical competence in developing and deploying solutions in support of data and information management
3+ years progressive experience in portfolio management and governance implementation
Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities and to lead change through innovation – seeking continuous improvement based on strong awareness of external practice.
Proven experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or similar role in a digital product development environment (Life Sciences experience is a plus)
Strong influencing, negotiation and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability in leveraging AI and GenAI to drive business value
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, with a track record of successfully delivering digital products
Strong knowledge of data strategy, governance and standards
A broad understanding of regulatory and drug development activities and the challenges associated with critical business and compliance activities.

Responsibilities

Drive delivery of Regulatory’s annual digital strategy refresh by establishing an effective program structure, engaging the right stakeholders, addressing cross-workstream dependencies, mitigating/resolving issues and overseeing on time delivery of a refreshed strategy and 3-yr delivery roadmap supported by annual benefit glidepath targets.
Define and implement an effective digital governance structure through the maturation of an existing Reg. Tech. Governance Council (RTGC) to include development of effective meeting structures, content and agendas; stakeholder pre-meeting engagement; timly pre-read materials, etc.
Implement a robust Regulatory Technology portfolio oversight capability to be employed by the RTGC and approved program delivery teams. This will include establishing investment guiding principles; a portfolio prioritization framework; a multi-year portfolio benefits profile to support future-year funding requirements; program-level governance/decision authority; RTGC inflight portfolio monitoring approach; and all tools/process required to ensure successful program-level and portfolio-level oversight delivery.
Develop and articulate clear product visions and strategies that align with the business' overall objectives and the broader digital portfolio strategy
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Regulatory, R&D, Operations, Marketing Companies, and IT to drive product development from concept to launch
Create and prioritize product backlogs, ensuring that features deliver the strongest tangible value and align with strategic goals
Define and communicate detailed user stories and acceptance criteria to guide development teams
Oversee the product development lifecycle, including planning (sprints and resources), reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products that deliver expected value
Support rollout and implementation of digital products, identifying training approaches tailored to teams and user groups
Manage dependencies in and across releases to complete release phases and milestones
Drive continuous improvement of digital products to maintain business relevance and maximize ongoing business value
Advocate for end-users by conducting user research, usability testing, and gathering feedback to inform product enhancements
Work closely with key business SMEs, process owners, and training experts to ensure effective user training and preparation for impacts to existing business processes
Leverage data analytics and market research to make informed product decisions and measure the impact of new features and enhancements
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track product success, portfolio benefits achievement, and drive continuous improvement
Conduct regular product and portfolio performance reviews and present findings to stakeholders, making data-driven recommendations for future iterations
Analyze user behavior and engagement metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and optimize the user experience
Engage with stakeholders across the organization to gather insights and feedback, ensuring the product roadmap and digital strategy reflect business priorities and user needs
Keep abreast of industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to inform product decisions and maintain a competitive edge
Identify opportunities and lead change through innovation, seeking continuous improvement based on strong awareness of external practice

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