Senior Business Enablement Lead (BEL)

This is what you will do:

The Development Operations Business Enablement department is responsible for leading all aspects of activities critical to the seamless operation of Development Operations. This encompasses various areas of Operational Excellence, including Quality & Compliance, Process Management and Strategic Sourcing. As Senior Business Enablement Lead (BEL) you will work with the Business Enablement team to support the implementation of strategic goals for business process, change management, and continuous improvement initiatives. You may also contribute to the development and implementation of the strategic supplier performance program and support the overall governance model, including strategic outsourcing forums representing Development Operations.

You will be responsible for:

• Lead strategic implementation of business processes, change management, and continuous improvement initiatives across Development Operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

• Assist in the development and implementation of tools, guidelines, and training materials for Development Operations processes while managing cross-functional collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

• Serve as primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) and/or process owner for Development Operations activities, providing expertise in process optimization and best practices' implementation.

• Drive consistency and standards across the Development Operations team through leadership of key focus areas including Process Management, Financial tracking, Inspection Readiness, and Strategic Sourcing.

• Support business growth through SME sponsorship, training development, and strategic mentorship for new initiatives and team members.

• Manage and optimize critical business enablement areas including Leadership Team support, performance metrics, and communications strategies.

• Lead cross-functional reviews of standard procedures and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of process improvements.

You will need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with a demonstrated ability in clinical research in pharmaceutical industry or clinical research organization.

• Demonstrated project management experience in drug or non-drug related projects.

• Strong problem-solving abilities with experience in managing complex, multi-stakeholder decisions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for professional interaction at all organizational levels.

• Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to lead multiple concurrent projects.

• The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.

We would prefer for you to have:

• Proficiency in MS Office suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Knowledge of project management and change management principles.

• Experience with document management systems.

Alexion Canada

Since beginning our operations in Canada in 2009, Alexion has been working tirelessly to bring innovative medicines to the millions of Canadians living with rare diseases. Our pioneering 30-year legacy, our scientific expertise and our commitment to patient-centric decision-making are the foundations of what we are today – a company with a mission to transform lives.

Our Canadian team

We know that people living with a rare disease and their families deserve our unwavering commitment and investment into finding and accessing therapies that help them live longer, fuller lives. Our presence in Canada has grown to over 200 employees and includes a global research and development hub, made up of highly skilled professionals responsible for conducting our clinical trials in Canada and around the world, as well as our dedicated and passionate local teams that ensures our treatments reach those who need them. Together, we are driving patient impact locally and globally.

How we work
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 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.

Alexion 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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements. Alexion is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com.

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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.