Director, Change Management

What you'll do

This role is a key member of the Strategy & Operations team in AI-EPIC. The role is accountable for developing and maintaining change management standards and guidelines to be used in the successful implementation of change programs across the business. They will also be accountable to develop and implement change management strategies for one or multiple ongoing initiatives within the organization. Works closely with the EAI Change Management Community to ensure alignment of change impact across a portfolio of projects. Participates in strategic planning efforts and yearly goal setting processes. Reports to the head of Strategy & Operations.

• Own and maintains change management framework/governance within AI-EPIC (in collaboration with EAI)
• Develops and maintains business area standards and processes for change management
• Develops tools and templates for use by project teams across multiple initiatives
• Trains and mentors project teams in good change management practices
• May lead work with external service providers
• Participates in AZ project management and change management communities of practice to share standard methodologies and findings
• Provide change management leadership and support for major change initiatives
• Partner with project leaders and project managers on successful delivery of the initiative
• Perform change impact assessments to identify key risks and resistance to successful implementation
• Develop and deliver on comprehensive partner engagement, communications, and training plans to ensure project success
• Create plans for measuring adoption and success of change
• Supports EAI Transformation office with delivering functional strategy
• Identify change impact across portfolio of ongoing efforts highlighting risk to project success or change overload
• Ensure alignment of change impact with organizational KPIs and metrics
• Aid in setting strategic direction for the EAI Transformation Office and business area

Essential Criteria

• Expertise in change management, with a consistent record of delivering successful change projects
• Experience building change management strategy, framework and trainings
• Demonstrate strong communication and relationship building skills with the ability to influence others to achieve objectives
• Strong networking/consulting skills with good internal/external links
• Ability to interpret and communicate technical information into business language and in alignment with AZ business
• Consistent record in delivering high risk programme/projects and decision making
• Ability to convince and lead negotiations across a complex group

Desirable Criteria

• Formal qualifications in change management, project management, and/or process improvement methodologies
• Experience of working in a global organisation with complex/geographical context
• Pharmaceutical R&D experience

Working Model

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.

Why AstraZeneca #EAI

At AstraZeneca, we're backed by significant investment to pioneer our digitally-enabled future — and this role puts you at the centre of that ambition. You'll own the change management strategy that enables an entire organisation to reimagine how it works, setting frameworks and mentoring teams as we navigate large-scale AI transformation. Here, you'll be empowered to challenge legacy thinking, influence strategic direction, and build something lasting as part of a global team that's redefining what's possible in pharmaceutical innovation.

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Annual base salary for this position ranges from 138,042.40 to 181,180.65.

AstraZeneca is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The range provided in this posting represents an offer pay range used in a majority of situations. The base pay offered will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, and other specific business and organizational needs.  In some cases, offers outside the range may also be considered to address unique circumstances.

In addition, our permanent positions offer an annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity as well as eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (if applicable to role).  Benefits offered for permanent roles include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program, 4 weeks’ paid vacation, and annual Personal Days. Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions (excluding students) are offered a Contract Benefits Program.

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