Talent & Development Partner

As a Talent & Development Partner, you will be an ambassador for the T&D COE offerings and guide the successful implementation of all products across the portfolio. You will develop strong and productive partnerships with business area HR and Learning and Development teams. You will provide insights and connections from your business area back to the COE, including learning and talent technology, learning programs, Global Talent Standards, coaching, mentoring, psychometric assessments, team effectiveness, organizational development, and Talent engagements.

You will support the Talent Review process for the area by preparing initial content and data, documenting outcomes in centralized systems, and collaborating with the Talent Acquisition CoE to build external and internal succession insights. Additionally, you will co-design targeted interventions with the HR team and T&D Director, providing insights and connections from your business area to the T&D COE.

You will act as a T&D SME in the design, implementation, and execution of global and area-specific T&D and Talent Strategy interventions, coordinating and upskilling the business area T&D and L&D Community.

Essential Skills/Experience

- Demonstrated experience working globally leading complex projects
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in talent management, learning and development, organization development and/or HR Business partnering
- Action-based and comfortable working with senior executive leaders, HR areas and operating in a matrix environment
- Experience advising, facilitating and presenting to groups and leaders
- Ability to effectively operate in an environment of constant change and able to work with ambiguity
- Strong collaboration and influencing skills to create partnerships to implement change; consistently displays a readiness and willingness to share knowledge; seeks diverse perspectives
- Believe in and champion our values and actively strive to develop a culture of inclusion and diversity
- Demonstrated analytical mind, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated project management skills
- Collaboration and influencing skills to create partnerships to implement change; consistently displays a readiness and willingness to share knowledge; is open to different perspectives and to building consensus
- Written and spoken proficiency in English

Desirable Skills/Experience

- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Experience in the Pharmaceutical industry

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, you will experience a fast-paced environment as we support the business on a journey of evolution and growth driven by new technology and digital innovations. Our talented global team is dedicated to unlocking the power of science to make a significant impact on patients' lives. We thrive on creativity, smart risks, and collaboration. With countless opportunities available, this is the place to build an unrivalled reputation while being rewarded for your successes.

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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.