Human Resources Director, Egypt
Join AstraZeneca, a global leader in pharmaceutical innovation, as our HR Director for Egypt. As part of our transformation journey, we're seeking a dynamic leader to drive excellence in HR business partnering, centres of expertise and services. This role is an integral part of the Egypt Senior Leadership Team and the Middle East & Africa Area HRDs Team. With over 600 employees and a growth rate of >40%, AstraZeneca Egypt is on an ambitious path to triple the business in the next 3 years. This role is pivotal in shaping our people strategy and building an inclusive culture that inspires our employees and drives performance.
Accountabilities:
As the HR Director, you will develop and implement a people strategy that delivers critical people and organisational capabilities required for future success. You will establish policies, practices and initiatives that shape an inclusive culture, engage our employees and drive performance. You will also maintain and develop our external employment brand, ensuring we remain attractive as a leading employer in Egypt. You will lead and develop the Egypt HR Team, ensuring high quality & effective delivery of Business Partnering, programs and HR services support.
Essential Skills/Experience:
- Previous experience in a senior HR leadership role
- Strong experience in building and driving people strategy for business success
- Proven record in business partnering to deliver organizational transformation
- Proven record of building organizational capabilities
- Strategic thinking, excellent interpersonal skills
- Proven track record of leading and developing a team of HR professionals
- Previous experience working in a global organization
- Experience of partnering with a commercial organization
- Post graduate HR degree and/ or professional HR qualification with a minimum of 12-15 years professional HR experience
- Fluent in English
Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Expertise in 1 or 2 HR functions i.e. Rewards, Inclusion, Talent, Employee Relations
- Expertise in diverse culture of nationalities
- Proficiency in Arabic
- HR experience with regional / global level responsibilities
- Interest and ambition to develop career internationally
- Experience in the pharmaceuticals, life sciences sector and/or FMCG sector
Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca, we're not just about delivering life-changing medicines. We're about the people who help us do it. Our team is the fuel behind our rapidly growing enterprise, offering expertise and leveraging exciting new technology to accelerate AstraZeneca's evolution. We're high-performing, digitally savvy innovators who unite together as one to support and push each other forward. With countless opportunities available, this is the place to build an unrivalled reputation. And as you take your career in new directions and to even greater heights, you'll be rewarded for your successes.
Ready to embrace accountability and focus on impactful work? Join us at AstraZeneca Egypt and be part of our transformation journey! 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.
