Senior Director, R&D IT - Operational Excellence

Senior Director, R&D IT - Operational ExcellenceAre you ready to lead the charge in transforming R&D IT into a high-performing powerhouse? Are you ready to disrupt an industry and change lives? Then AstraZeneca may be right for you!As the Senior Director, R&D IT - Operational Excellence, you'll work across our global function, supporting the R&D IT VP & Leadership Team on their journey towards excellence. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring progress across key initiatives and portfolio maturity. You'll coordinate operational efficiency, align strategies, and identify ongoing improvement opportunities. With a focus on quality, change, efficiency, and effectiveness, you'll drive outcomes that transform our ability to develop life-changing medicines. Are you prepared to take ownership and run with it?AccountabilitiesR&D IT PerformanceCollaborate with the Strategy, Performance & Quality (SPQ) team to drive strategy alignment and governance.Support identification and tracking of AZ IT goals and achievements.Be responsible for R&D IT strategy execution through governance and tracking processes.Apply analytics for continuous improvement opportunities.Conduct benchmarking for strategic thought leadership.Optimize capabilities and set optimization targets.R&D IT StrategyPartner with leadership to evolve the R&D IT strategy aligned to IT2030.Develop a strategic people plan to meet current and future needs.Track key strategic priorities and achievements.Facilitate MTP and RBU report production.Maintain Capability Roadmaps.Develop and lead a sustainability agenda.R&D IT OperationsEnsure operational governance standards are adopted.Support data accuracy in CMDB and Project Portfolio.Deliver monthly Town Halls.Coordinate leadership communications and stakeholder engagement.Celebrate key achievements.R&D IT TransformationBuild networks with SPQ Leaders, HR Partner, and Finance Partner.Ensure effective organization design and recruitment.Act as Pulse Champion to socialize results and agree on improvement areas.Essential Skills/ExperienceBachelor's degree in related fieldMinimum 10+ years of relevant experienceExperience with senior leaders for strategic business performance optimizationEffective networking skillsExtensive experience in collaborating with cross-functional teamsUnderstanding of deploying OKRs/KPIs metricsExperience in strategic justification and business case formulationStrong budgeting and finance concepts understandingStrong critical thinking and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to influence at a senior levelOutstanding presentation skillsEffective analytical skillsKnowledge of digital trendsWhen 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.AstraZeneca is where technology meets science to make a meaningful impact. We empower our teams to innovate, explore new solutions, and drive cross-company change. By using brand new technology and data, we are committed to transforming healthcare and saving lives. Our diverse minds work inclusively together, creating a dynamic environment where learning never stops. Here, you can shape your path with support all the way.Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our team!