BUSINESS CHANGE MANAGEMENT

Business Change Management Lead ABOUT THE ROLE Do you have passion for, and expertise in, change management? Then this role could be for you! The Global IT team is on the hunt for a visionary Change Manager to join our dynamic and globally integrated team.
This is your chance to be at the forefront of a transformational journey, impacting healthcare and patient lives across the world.
We are seeking an individual with a proven track record in change management, who thrives in steering complex change initiatives and fostering an environment of continuous improvement.
This individual will have the opportunity to lead strategically important change initiatives, developing and implementing cutting-edge change management strategies to support Global IT’s objectives.
Beyond personally managing change, this individual will partner with teams across the Global IT function to train and coach colleagues in planning and landing changes themselves.
Through building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, this individual will provide change recommendations and guidance to support others in landing change.
In this role, the individual will partner closely with the Strategy and Change Director and the Change Management Lead to grow and evolve the Global IT Change Management Centre of Excellence.
This will include running and growing the Change Management Community of Practice; evolving change management strategies, tools and training materials; and, the planning and facilitation of workshops and training sessions.
This person will be a change ambassador and practitioner, skilled in working in a matrix, building cohesive cross-functional teams, coordinating activities across large networks of leaders and ‘influencing without authority.’ What can we offer? Global Perspective.
Be part of a diverse and inclusive global team, working with colleagues from different locations and backgrounds, all united in their passion to make a difference Career Growth.
Engage in continuous professional development through opportunities to work on various projects, gain exposure to different areas of the business, and advance your career in a world-class organisation Cutting-edge environment.
Work with the latest technologies and methodologies in change management, positioning yourself at the forefront of the industry Meaningful Impact.
Play a pivotal role in initiatives that contribute to the advancement of healthcare worldwide ABOUT ASTRAZENECA As one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, our business is focused on providing innovative, effective medicines that make a real difference in important areas of healthcare.
At AstraZeneca, innovation is about more than just research.
We aim to stimulate continued creativity throughout our organization by maintaining a culture in which our people feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and contribution to our success - ideas which can make a difference in all aspects of our business.
And we support and encourage our people in discovering their own potential, through excellent learning and development opportunities that are available to them throughout their careers.
Accountabilities.
Develop and deliver comprehensive change management and communications strategies that drive engagement, adoption and consumption of process, organizational and technology changes.
Partner with colleagues from across IT – all levels and geographies – to provide change management consultancy services by conducting discovery work, making change management recommendations, and supporting the implementation of these recommendations.
Support the uplift of our Global IT teams’ change management capability, providing the training and guidance in face-to-face and virtual settings Grow the Change Management Community of Practice by planning and facilitating engaging, informative, and collaborative community meetings.
Responsible for developing and maintaining Change Management tools, templates, guidance, resources, and the intranet page.
Run training sessions and workshops to educate colleagues on how to apply change management in their own role.
Deliver communications to educate on change management and win ‘hearts and minds’ as to why change management matters.
Mentor and coach teams and individuals in good change management practices Create plans for measuring adoption and success of change.
Perform change impact assessments to identify key risks and resistance to successful implementation.
Mentor and coach other colleagues to build expertise within the SPQ team Essential Requirements.
Education/Skills/Experience.
Expertise in change management, with a consistent record of delivering successful change projects.
Experience building out a change management strategy, framework and training plan.
Demonstrate strong communication and relationship building skills with the ability to influence others to achieve objectives.
Highly skilled at facilitation and information gathering.
Strong networking/consulting skills.
Proficient at creating compelling and aesthetically pleasing presentations.
Ability to interpret and communicate technical information into business language and in alignment with AZ business.
Strong organizational awareness, business acumen, and customer orientation.
Strong leadership skills, with ability to direct and engage teams to achieve strategic objectives.
Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills to analyse and resolve complex escalated issues.
Desirable Requirements.
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 Project management skills in delivering internal projects and with external partners ABOUT ASTRAZENECA AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases.
But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.
So, what’s next? Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.
Where can I find out more? Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn Follow AstraZeneca on Facebook Follow AstraZeneca on Instagram Competitive salary & benefits offered Expectation of working in the office 3 days a week statement When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we ignite ambitious thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines.
In-person working give 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 outstanding and bold world.
AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer.
AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law.
Date Posted 27-mar- Closing Date 26-jun- 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.
Somos una compañía biofarmacéutica global e innovadora.
En AstraZeneca nos enfocamos en el potencial de la ciencia para hacer frente a las necesidades no cubiertas de los pacientes en todo el mundo.
Nos comprometemos en aquellas áreas en las que creemos que realmente podemos cambiar el curso de la medicina y hacer realidad nuevas grandes ideas.
Somos un lugar donde la libertad de pensamiento y la creatividad alimentan nuestra determinación por marcar la diferencia a través de la ciencia.
Nuestra ciencia vive más allá de nuestros laboratorios.
Nuestra perspectiva global significa que utilizamos el talento y la experiencia de todo el mundo para hacer que nuestros medicamentos sean exitosos.
En AstraZeneca el único que puede poner límites al alcance de su carrera eres tú.
Con los conocimientos adecuados y la pasión te ayudaremos a explorar lo que AstraZeneca puede ofrecerte.