Director, IT Business Partner US Commercial IT
Join us as the Director, IT Business Partner US Commercial IT, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of technology within the Rare Disease Unit (RDU). As a strategic IT leader, you will collaborate with the US Commercial organization to develop and execute a cutting-edge technology roadmap. Your mission is to drive digital transformation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, all while enhancing commercial effectiveness and patient outcomes through innovative and compliant technology solutions.
Accountabilities
- Serve as a trusted advisor to US Commercial leadership, translating business strategy into actionable technology initiatives.
- Champion AI-driven solutions, leading initiatives that enhance commercial effectiveness and patient engagement.
- Develop and maintain business capability maps aligning IT services and solutions for optimized processes and outcomes.
- Lead Commercial IT projects ensuring quality, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.
- Facilitate business cases and executive communications for technology investments.
- Drive the adoption of innovative technologies to solve business challenges.
- Oversee change management, communications, and solution adoption across teams.
- Foster collaborative relationships across AstraZeneca / Alexion IT and external partners.
- Manage and develop talent within US Commercial IT, promoting high performance and learning.
- Support enterprise activities related to operating planning, system strategy, and regulatory reporting.
Essential Skills / Experience
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, supporting Commercial IT or adjacent areas.Experience leading large, complex projects / programs in a global, matrixed organization.Strong business acumen with experience implementing / optimizing enterprise technology, digital, data, or analytics platforms in a regulated setting (GxP, GDPR, etc.).Track record of 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 and project management skills.Desirable Skills / Experience
Expertise in Business Relationship Management within a complex life sciences or healthcare organization.Experience building / scaling partnerships between Commercial and IT.Deep knowledge of pharma / biotech industry processes and technology enablement.Experience leading innovation programs or co-creation initiatives.Experience facilitating business process redesign and value realization.Additional language capabilities beyond English are an assetAt AstraZeneca, we are driven by a singular purpose : to push the boundaries of science and develop life-changing medicines. Our dynamic environment fosters innovation through innovative technology platforms and data-driven approaches. Here you'll find opportunities to explore new technologies in hackathons or transform roles forever. With a diverse set of minds working inclusively together across global networks of entrepreneurial self-startersthere's no better place to make an impact.