Innovation Tech Lead

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven BioPharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

We are trusted partners who are connected and integrated across the global enterprise, working closely with all functions from Commercial to Manufacturing. It opens up greater development opportunities for more responsibility on a global scale.

Strategic Planning & Leadership:

Global Digital Upskilling Program Leadership: Spearhead the design and execution of a global digital upskilling program, aligning it with AstraZeneca's strategic objectives and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

Business Needs Assessment: Evaluate organizational objectives and operational challenges to identify transformative opportunities, including the development of comprehensive business cases.

Technology Road mapping: Craft and oversee long-term technology roadmaps that align with the strategic vision for digital transformation across various projects.

Solution Evaluation & Integration: Lead the assessment of external and internal technologies for their strategic fit and oversee their integration into business processes.

Design & Architecture:

Advanced Architecture Design: Develop and guide sophisticated architectural designs for IT solutions that support the operational strategy, ensuring scalability and integration across the enterprise.

Future-proof Scalability: Strategize and implement solutions with a focus on future growth and adaptability to changing business strategies.

Implementation & Oversight:

Strategic Technical Guidance: Provide high-level technical leadership during the implementation phase, ensuring projects align with the overarching architectural vision.

Risk Management & Quality Assurance: Lead risk assessment and mitigation strategies while maintaining a keen oversight on the quality of implemented solutions against performance criteria.

Collaboration, Communication, & Training:

Global Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with GFS leads, senior stakeholders, market leaders, project managers, and IT teams worldwide to champion the benefits and navigate the challenges of solution implementation.

Comprehensive Documentation & Upskilling Initiatives: Oversee the production of detailed documentation and lead the training and upskilling efforts to ensure widespread proficiency in new digital tools and processes.

Ongoing Solution Enhancement:

Continuous Improvement: Regularly evaluate and refine the digital upskilling initiatives and IT solutions in response to evolving business needs.

Expert Issue Resolution: Offer expert consultancy for any architectural or solution-based challenges that arise.

Essential Requirements

• You have a Degree in Statistical, Computer Science or any related field

• Proven experience & capabilities in programming language i.e. C#, Java, .NET, C++, Analytical tools i.e. R, Python, SQL, Power BI, Power Automate

• Experience in project management

• Proficiencies: Problem Solving, Business Analysis, Teamwork - works well with culturally and geographically diverse teams, Communication and Project Management

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. We only employ individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.