Innovation & Business Excellence Director CE
As the Innovation & Business Excellence (IBEX) Director for Central Europe, you will be a key strategic leader driving AstraZeneca's commercial excellence and innovation initiatives across the region. This executive role demandsforefrontleadership to shape and execute transformative strategies thatleveragedata-driven insights,cutting-edgetechnologies, and innovative healthcare solutions. You will orchestrate cross-functional efforts to enhance patient outcomes,optimizecommercial performance, and position AstraZeneca at the forefront of the evolving healthcare landscape in Central Europe. Your strategic acumen and ability to navigate complex regional dynamics will be crucial in aligning local initiatives with AstraZeneca'sregional andglobal mission,ultimately contributingto the company's growth and its commitment to pushing the boundaries of science to deliver life-changingmedicines.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Leadership and Business Excellence
Shape the marketing company's strategic plan for Central Europe,leveragingfocused insights and market trends
Drive sales force effectiveness initiatives (e.g., incentives, customer segmentation, KPI tracking)
Ensure proper ROI calculations for strategic investments
Collaborate with regional and global teams to align on Central European IBEX strategy
Innovation and Digital Transformation
Define and implement the overall digital strategy for commercial business in Central Europe
Develop and implement advanced analytical capabilities such as AI, Machine Learning, and Predictive Analytics
Lead the digitalization efforts across the entire organization
Identifyand conceptualize new healthcare service opportunities using disruptive technologies
Data Science and Business Intelligence
Maximize commercial impact through greater insights and analytics (data science)
Implement patient and customer data strategies to enhance sales and improve customer experience
Generate quantitative and qualitative insights on clients and competitors
Ensure data-driven decision-making processes across the organization
Customer Engagement Excellence
Design and implement omnichannel strategies to provide differential value to customers
Optimizedigital assets and create standardized customer experiences
Incorporate innovative channel approaches into brand plans
Enhance core commercial capabilities (e.g., Account Working, Coaching, digital capabilities)
Capabilities and Talent Development
Lead the strategy for planning training projects and commercial skills development
Ensure alignment of training materials with company policies and compliance requirements
Attract, develop, andretainhigh-performance team members
Promote a culture based on AstraZeneca's values
Healthcare Innovation and Patient Solutions
Lead innovativedata drivenhealth solutions that improve access, adherence, and patient outcomes
Expand healthcare innovation partnership initiatives
Collaborate with various stakeholders (authorities,health professionals, patients, public entities, societies, associations)
Cross-functional Collaboration and Stakeholder Management
Work closely with Strategy & Planning, Commercial Operations, and other relevant departments
Engage with external stakeholders to support business objectives
Coordinate internal resources and external suppliers to ensure project success
Represent IBEX in the Central European Senior Management Team
Compliance and Risk Management
Ensure all activitiescomply withapplicable external and internal regulations
Oversee the ethical implementation ofnew technologiesand data-driven initiatives
Collaborate with Medical and Compliance leaders tomaintainintegrity in all operations
Date Posted
12-Feb-2026Closing Date
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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
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.
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