Director, Digital Governance

Are you ready to drive digital transformation in the bio-pharmaceutical industry? As the Director of Digital Governance, you will be responsible for ensuring an effective annual refresh of digital strategy, implementing a robust governance model, and leading a comprehensive Regulatory technology portfolio. You will collaborate closely with senior leaders to support additional transformation activities, crafting the future of our digital landscape.

Accountabilities

The Director, Digital Governance responsibilities will include:

• Drive delivery of Regulatory’s annual digital strategy refresh by establishing an effective program structure, engaging the right collaborators, addressing cross-workstream dependencies, mitigating/resolving issues, and leading all aspects of on-time delivery of a refreshed strategy and 3-year delivery roadmap supported by annual benefit glidepath targets. This role will also challenge and deliver thought-leadership to shape business visions, strategy, and roadmaps.

• Define and implement an effective digital governance structure through the maturation of an existing Reg. Tech. Governance Council (RTGC) to include development of effective meeting structures, content and agendas; collaborator pre-meeting engagement; timely pre-read materials, etc.

• Implement a robust oversight capability to be employed by the RTGC and approved program delivery teams. This will include establishing investment guiding principles; a portfolio prioritization framework; a multi-year portfolio benefits profile to support future-year funding requirements; program-level governance/decision authority; RTGC inflight portfolio monitoring approach; and all tools/process required to ensure successful program-level and portfolio-level oversight delivery.

• Partnering with the function’s leadership team to support transformation activities.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a business or information sciences field or relevant field

• 5+ years of experience and proven technical competence in developing and deploying solutions in support of data and information management

• 3+ years progressive experience in portfolio management and governance implementation

• Demonstrated ability to see opportunities and to lead change through innovation – seeking continuous improvement based on strong awareness of external practice.

• Strong influencing, negotiation and communication skills

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Strong knowledge of data strategy, governance and standards

• A broad understanding of regulatory and drug development activities and the challenges associated with critical business and compliance activities.

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.

At AstraZeneca, we bring hope and solutions to patients with unmet needs across the globe. As Regulatory professionals working on Oncology products, we work in areas of unmet need and take innovative regulatory approaches to bring life-changing treatments to patients. We work across our pipeline and the business to get medicines to patients as efficiently and effectively as possible. Our inclusive, diverse, and bold environment empowers us to take smart risks and uncover new ways to deliver better outcomes for patients and our 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.