Lead consultant - Process Excellence

Job Title: Lead consultant - Process Excellence 

Career Level - E

Introduction to role

We are seeking a highly motivated and thorough professional to drive process excellence in the Data Analytics and AI space. This role will be responsible for running AI governance processes, providing project management support, and driving integrated delivery plans to ensure seamless execution of AI and analytics initiatives, with a strong focus on manufacturing and operations use cases.

Accountabilities

• Optimize AI and data analytics workflows, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and compliance with regulatory, ethical, and internal policies for manufacturing and operations.

• Provide project management support by tracking milestones, running risks, and ensuring timely delivery of digital, AI, and analytics projects.

• Align AI and data initiatives with manufacturing, supply chain, and PT&D teams, managing cross-dependencies.

• Develop integrated delivery plans across multiple AI and analytics initiatives in manufacturing.

• Manage demand across functions and facilitate project mobilization.

• Oversee smooth project transitions into BAU support.

• Manage vendor and partner relationships to ensure the successful delivery of data and AI solutions.

• Drive innovation and Proof of Concepts (PoCs) for the Data Analytics & AI team, seeing opportunities for new technologies.

• Supervise AI governance, process optimization, and project management trends to enhance execution models.

• Establish important metrics to measure the success and impact of AI initiatives in manufacturing and operations.

• Engage collaborators and ensure effective communication on project progress, governance, and operational impact.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science and related field

• 7+ years of experience in process excellence or project management within a data analytics or AI-driven environment.

• Strong understanding of AI governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, and ethical considerations, particularly in operational and manufacturing settings.

• Proven experience in project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or PMP, with direct experience in manufacturing and operations project delivery.

• Excellent communication and partner leadership skills.

• Experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry is a plus.

• Familiarity with AI/ML lifecycle management is desirable.

Desirable Skills/Experience

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When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash ambitious thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need 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 bold world.

At AstraZeneca, our work has a direct impact on patients' lives by redefining our ability to develop life-changing medicines. We empower the business to perform at its peak by combining cutting-edge science with leading digital technology platforms and data. Join us at a crucial stage of our journey in becoming a digital and data-led enterprise. Here you can innovate, take ownership, and explore new solutions in a dynamic environment that encourages lifelong learning.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our team!