Change Management Lead
Introduction to Role:
Are you passionate about change management and have the expertise to back it up? Then this role is for you! As the Change Management Lead, you will be responsible for uplifting the Change Management capability of the Global IT Function. You will provide consultancy to teams across the Strategy, Performance & Quality (SPQ) Function, as well as the wider Global IT team. You will also play a key leadership role in the enterprise-wide Change Management community.
Accountabilities:
In this role, you will develop and deliver comprehensive change management and communications strategies that drive engagement, adoption and consumption of process, organizational and technology changes. You will partner with colleagues from across IT to provide consultancy services. You will also be responsible for developing and maintaining Change Management tools, templates, guidance, resources, and the intranet page. Additionally, you will run training sessions and workshops to educate colleagues on how to apply change management in their own role.
Essential Skills/Experience:
- Expertise in change management, with a proven record of delivering successful change projects.
- Experience building out a change management strategy, framework and training plan.
- Strong communication and relationship building skills with the ability to influence others to achieve objectives.
- Highly skilled at facilitation and information gathering.
- Proficient at crafting compelling and aesthetically pleasing presentations.
- Ability to interpret and communicate technical information into business language and in alignment with AZ business.
- Strong organizational awareness, business acumen, and customer orientation.
- Strong leadership skills, with ability to advise and engage teams to achieve strategic objectives.
- Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills to analyse and resolve sophisticated called out issues.
Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Formal qualifications in change management, project management, and/or process improvement methodologies.
- Experience of working in a global organisation with complex/geographical context.
- Pharmaceutical R&D experience.
- Project management skills in delivering internal projects and with external partners.
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we ignite ambitious thinking with the power to encourage 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 outstanding and bold world.
Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca, our work has a direct impact on patients. We're redefining our ability to develop life-changing medicines by combining cutting-edge science with leading digital technology platforms and data. We're part of a global company that's investing in a bold digital strategy; to become a truly data-led enterprise that redefines the entire industry. Empowered with unrivalled freedom. Here you get to design your own path, but with the support you need to thrive and develop. Develop a high-performance mindset through recognition, mentorship and feedback. It's a place for lifelong learning.
Lead the way in digital healthcare. From exploring data and AI, to working in the cloud on new technologies. Join a team at the forefront. Help shape and define the technologies of the future, with the backing you need from across the business.
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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.
