AddressAre you ready to make a big impact? AstraZeneca is at an exciting time of new products and launches of cutting-edge medicines that change people’s lives We develop, manufacture and supply innovative scientific products, delivered through our ground-breaking global supply chain, using the latest technologies and modern facilities. There's a great opportunity to influence how we develop our exciting future by growing our people with a lean-digital mindset and leading in sustainability.
As the Global Supply Chain & Strategy Capabilities Associate Director, you'll be accountable for uplifting GSC&S people capabilities aligned to our strategic objectives. This is your chance to be part of an industry-leading supply management organization, embracing cutting-edge challenges that stimulate individual growth, learning, and future-focused skills development.
In AZ Global Supply Chain & Strategy (GSC&S), we create and enhance agile, connected and sustainable supply chains that place pioneering science into the hands of patients around the world. Today, as our business is changing with greater complexity and volatility and a robust pipeline of leading-edge scientific therapies, we are evolving our global supply network to make sure it remains fit for the future and responsive to changes in patients’ needs. With Lean and digital as part of our DNA, led by our Lean Digital Excellence group, we are building an end-to-end integrated, synchronized, global supply network that balances supply, demand and delivery to be even more efficient, flexible, resilient and responsive to patient needs. Our people are at the heart of how we do this, and we need to continue to build our people capabilities at the same pace. AstraZeneca’s supply chain is ranked in the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25, a renowned annual ranking of the world’s most effective supply chain companies.
What you will do:
Responsible for a wide range of activities from assessing priority skills development needs across GSC&S to designing world-class, effective learning & development programs and determining the best delivery methods.
Design and monitor metrics and data collection to demonstrate results.
Collect and apply research, benchmarking, and “voice of the customer” to formulate learning & development plans and programs that incorporate the latest effective trends.
Work collaboratively across GSC&S and AZ global learning & development network to leverage insights, plans, and best practices.
Develop engaging communications to create energy, enthusiasm, and engagement in prioritized learning opportunities.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in learning & development with demonstrated results that met or exceeded organizational objectives, and more than 5 years of total work experience.
Strong verbal and written communication, influencing, collaboration, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to work across multiple functions and geographies, and with senior stakeholders.
Familiarity with learning management systems and learning experience systems.
Experience coordinating and driving multiple programs simultaneously to successful delivery in fast-paced environments.
Familiarity with data and digital capabilities development.
Familiarity with digital platforms such as Nucleus, Cornerstone, MS Office Suite, Smartsheet, MS Project or similar.
Passionate about making a difference for people through learning and development.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain management.
Knowledge of or previous experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.
Experience delivering effective digital upskilling programs.
Project management/project delivery experience.
At AstraZeneca, we are united behind one mission: finding the best solutions to put our patients first. With a constant flow of new products, there's never been a better time to join Global Supply Chain and shape our future. We foster an encouraging, positive environment where ideas are welcomed and rewarded. If you are results-driven, take smart risks, able to act quickly and want to make a difference in the world, then this is the place for you.
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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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
