Executive Director, Head of Strategy & Business Transformation

AstraZeneca

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About The Position

The position is responsible for providing specialist Business Strategy and Portfolio expertise through global process management of the Business Strategy and Portfolio function. The role inputs significantly to the regional Business Strategy and Portfolio strategy and leads, guides, evaluates, and develops the team within the Business Strategy and Portfolio area to ensure that objectives are achieved while complying with all relevant regulations and laws. Additionally, the position involves performance management of senior managers, identifying development opportunities for direct reports, and effective succession planning. The role also leads or oversees a diverse range of initiatives aimed at improving quality, compliance, cost, or time, and where appropriate, leads the development of new methodologies or processes to provide business benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in an appropriate discipline.
• Over 10 years of experience leading global cross-functional working groups and teams.
• Proven leadership ability promoting, motivating, and empowering others.
• Significant understanding of strategy formulation and evaluation in a clinical or pharmaceutical environment.
• Experience of leading a development team in a global environment.
• Conceptual, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to influence strategically and persuade tactfully.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in scientific discipline.
• Expert reputation within the business and industry.
• Extensive knowledge of the latest technical and regulatory expectations.
• Operational expertise in risk management and contingency planning.
• Familiarity with the latest research and thinking.
• Effective problem and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent knowledge of AstraZeneca policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist Business Strategy and Portfolio expertise through global process management.
• Contribute significantly to the regional Business Strategy and Portfolio strategy.
• Lead, guide, evaluate, and develop the team within the Business Strategy and Portfolio area.
• Performance manage senior managers and identify development opportunities for direct reports.
• Plan effectively for succession within the team.
• Lead or oversee initiatives to improve quality, compliance, cost, or time.
• Develop new methodologies or processes to provide business benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees