Director, Business Partner US Commercial IT
About The Position
Join us as the Director, IT Business Partner – US Commercial IT, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of technology within the Rare Disease Unit (RDU). As a strategic IT leader, you will collaborate with the US Commercial organization to develop and execute a cutting-edge technology roadmap. Your mission is to drive digital transformation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, all while enhancing commercial effectiveness and patient outcomes through innovative and compliant technology solutions. At AstraZeneca, we are driven by a singular purpose: to push the boundaries of science and develop life-changing medicines. Our dynamic environment fosters innovation through innovative technology platforms and data-driven approaches. Here you'll find opportunities to explore new technologies in hackathons or transform roles forever. With a diverse set of minds working inclusively together across global networks of entrepreneurial self-starters—there's no better place to make an impact.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, information systems, life sciences, data science, or related field.
- 10+ years of technology leadership experience in pharma, biotech, or life sciences, supporting Commercial IT or adjacent areas.
- Experience leading large, complex projects/programs in a global, matrixed organization.
- Strong business acumen with experience implementing/optimizing enterprise technology, digital, data, or analytics platforms in a regulated setting (GxP, GDPR, etc.).
- Track record of building productive relationships with executive stakeholders, influencing strategy and delivery.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to present to senior leaders.
- Demonstrated leadership in developing teams and fostering collaboration.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Expertise in Business Relationship Management within a complex life sciences or healthcare organization.
- Experience building/scaling partnerships between Commercial and IT.
- Deep knowledge of pharma/biotech industry processes and technology enablement.
- Experience leading innovation programs or co-creation initiatives.
- xperience facilitating business process redesign and value realization.
- Additional language capabilities beyond English are an asset
Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted advisor to US Commercial leadership, translating business strategy into actionable technology initiatives.
- Champion AI-driven solutions, leading initiatives that enhance commercial effectiveness and patient engagement.
- Develop and maintain business capability maps aligning IT services and solutions for optimized processes and outcomes.
- Lead Commercial IT projects ensuring quality, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.
- Facilitate business cases and executive communications for technology investments.
- Drive the adoption of innovative technologies to solve business challenges.
- Oversee change management, communications, and solution adoption across teams.
- Foster collaborative relationships across AstraZeneca/Alexion IT and external partners.
- Manage and develop talent within US Commercial IT, promoting high performance and learning.
- Support enterprise activities related to operating planning, system strategy, and regulatory reporting.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
