Change Coordinator, Talent Intelligence Platform project - 12 months fixed-term contract

Introduction to role

AstraZeneca is a global innovation-driven, integrated biopharmaceutical company. Our bold aspiration is to be pioneers in science, lead in our disease areas, and transform patient outcomes. By 2030, we will deliver 20 new medicines, industry-leading growth and be carbon negative. Our mission is to make a meaningful difference to patient health through great medicines that bring benefit for patients and add value for our stakeholders and society. We discover, develop, manufacture and market prescription medicines.

Human Resources (HR) at AstraZeneca is a global organisation that delivers global and local processes through a combined model of in-house delivery and partnerships with global HR teams, for example, HR Centres of Excellence (CoEs) and Business Partners.

The Talent Intelligence Platform project focuses on implementing an AI-powered platform which will further strengthen how we attract, manage and develop talent in support of our 2030 Bold Ambition. We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Change Coordinator to support the global implementation of our talent intelligence platform across the majority of AZ markets.

This is a 12-month contract position focused on supporting effective and seamless change management and deployment, including sustainable adoption across our teams.

Accountabilities

• Assist in the development and delivery of change management activities to facilitate the successful implementation of our new talent intelligence platform.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders, including HR, Talent Acquisition, Talent & Development and business leaders to understand their concerns and ensure their needs are addressed throughout the change and deployment approach.
• Develop concise and engaging communication materials to keep stakeholders and relevant audience groups informed on progress, milestones and changes.
• Support the Learning Enablement Lead in the project team and support the delivery of relevant materials and the scheduling of training sessions in a timely manner.
• Support the capturing and delivery of change impacts to shape change activity, ensuring we achieve high levels of adoption, post launch.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of change management activities, including change impact assessments, stakeholder and communication plans, training plans and feedback insight.
• Ensure all change management activities comply with AstraZeneca's policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare presentations aimed at various governance forums and stakeholder groups.
• Provide day-to-day support to the Workstream Lead as directed across all aspects of the workstream.
• Set up complex meetings and workshops, often involving attendees from multiple (global) locations and time zones.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in change management, project coordination, communication or a related field, with a strong background in supporting technology implementations.
• Change management experience within a global project.
• Can demonstrate experience in working in a global environment, supporting work between different functions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create engaging and informative materials for diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and build strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Familiarity with change management tools and methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills to assess feedback and identify trends and areas for improvement.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Experience in Talent Acquisition and implementation of AI-based solutions.
• Knowledge of project management and change management frameworks, e.g. Agile methodology, Prosci model.
• Understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and HR sector and the unique challenges and requirements.
• Flexibility – able to adapt working style to support project needs.
• Collaborates well and able to work successfully across multiple functions.

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 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 ambitious world.

Join a talented global team that's powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients every day. The fuel behind our evolving, rapidly growing enterprise, we're here to help unlock the power of what science can do and ultimately have a big impact on patients' lives. Integrated and closely aligned with the whole enterprise, we offer our expertise, leveraging exciting new technology and digital innovations to accelerate AstraZeneca's evolution. We do all of it strategically, looking ahead to new challenges we'll face and improving the way the enterprise operates today. An entrepreneurial spirit keeps us ahead of the rest; we apply creativity to every task we do, taking smart risks to turn our ideas into reality. Always at full speed, we thrive in our fast-paced and dynamic environment.

If you're ready to make a difference in a dynamic environment, apply now!

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.