Director, RDU IT - Business Partner, Manufacturing

This is what you will do:

As Director, IT Business Partner –Manufacturingyou will serve as a strategic ITleaderinterfacing withtheManufacturingorganization in the Rare Disease Unit (RDU). You will drive the development and execution of a forward-looking technology roadmap, championing digital transformation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Your focus will be on enabling innovation and supporting evolving business priorities with modern, compliant technology solutions that advanceManufacturingeffectiveness andachieving Businessoutcomes& value.

You willbe responsible for:

• Act as a trusted advisor tothe Manufacturingleadership, translating business strategy into actionable technology initiatives.

• Champion the adoption ofFoundational &AI-driven solutions, modeling best practices and leading initiatives that drive measurable impact onManufacturingeffectiveness andscalingAI Solutions across RDU Global Operations.

• Build andmaintaincomprehensive business capability maps that align IT services and solutions,optimizingend-to-end processes for improved outcomes, standardization, and reuse. Collaborate with business owners to continuously update capability maps and align investments, designing services with clearly defined roles and KPIs.

• Initiate and leadManufacturingIT projects and programs, data integration, and system digitization, ensuring quality, timeliness, and regulatory compliance (GxP, privacy, security), underpinned by strong Business Cases.

• Oversee effective change management, communications, and solution adoption acrossManufacturingteams and stakeholders.

• Maintain collaborative& outcome orientatedrelationships across AstraZeneca/Alexion IT, RDU, and external partners/vendors.

• Manage and develop talent withinManufacturing, fostering a culture of high performance and learning.

• Support key enterprise activities such as annual operating planning, system strategy, and regulatory reporting as they relate toManufacturing & Quality.

• Drive end to end Delivery Management covering the full project initiation and life cycle (SDLC) lead management, qualification for bid/financing, staffing, client management, delivery/executionand governance.

You will need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, information systems, life sciences, data science, or related field.

• 10+ years of technology leadership experience in pharma, biotech, or life sciences, supportingOperationsIT or adjacent areas.

• Experience leading large, complex projects/programsand operationsin a global, matrixed organization.

• Strong business acumen with experience implementing/optimizing enterprise technology, digital, data, or analytics platforms in a regulated setting (GxP,GMP,GDP,GDPR, etc.).

• Track recordof building productive relationships with executive stakeholders, influencing strategy and delivery.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to present to senior leaders.

• Demonstrated leadership in developing teams and fostering collaboration.

• Strong organizational anddeliver/projectmanagement skills.

Preferred:

• ExpertiseinIT/Business Relationship Management, acting as a strategic partner in a complex, matrixed lifesciencesor healthcare organization.

• Experience building/scaling partnerships betweenGlobal Operationsand IT, influencing strategy and enabling transformation.

• Deep knowledge ofpharma/biotech industry, especiallyGlobal Operationsbusiness processes and technology enablement.

• Experience leading innovation programs, pilots, or co-creation initiatives.

• Experiencefacilitatingbusinessprocessredesign and value realization.