VP Global Commercial IT at AstraZeneca in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Job Description:

VP Global Commercial IT



Location(s): Gaithersburg (US) or Luton (UK)



Introduction to Role:

Are you ready to leverage technology to impact patients and ultimately save lives? We are seeking a VP of Commercial IT, a key member of the AZ IT Leadership Team (ITLT), who will be the accountable leader of Global Commercial IT for all AstraZeneca's (AZ) Commercial Units. This role requires exceptional strategic thinking, judgement and influencing skills to develop and implement technology platforms and solutions that improve the speed, quality, impact and efficient delivery of commercial priorities.



Accountabilities:

As the VP of Global Commercial IT, you will be responsible for all aspects of Commercial Information Technology for AZ's Commercial Business Unit divisions. You will be a strategic technology partner and advisor to the Commercial organization and leadership teams, driving business capability with a technology perspective. Your role will be accountable to the Commercial Business Units, as an ITLT team member, for the delivery of overall IT enterprise service. You will foster innovation with both technology and the business, constantly looking for technologies, trends and opportunities for business improvement and transformation.



Essential Skills/Experience:

- Qualified to degree level in a relevant subject area
- Experience of developing and driving IT strategy in a complex regulated multi-national environment
- Demonstrated experience leading transformation and working with disruptive change that enables a future ready organization
- Proven track record of driving major organizational change
- Experience of management of multi-layered teams in a global environment
- Extensive IT expertise coupled with global commercial experience in the Life Sciences sector
- Deep understanding of relevant technologies and proven application of technology to business priorities
- Experience with driving operational efficiency using automation, standardization, reuse and productivity
- Track record of attracting and developing talent and optimizing performance in direct and matrixed leadership roles.


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, we are one purpose-led global organisation. We are the enablers and innovators, ensuring that we can fulfil our mission to push the boundaries of science and discover and develop life-changing medicines. We take pride in working close to the cause, opening the locks to save lives, ultimately making a massive difference to the outside world. Join us at a crucial stage of our journey in becoming a digital and data-led enterprise. Make the impossible possible by building partnerships and ecosystems, creating new ways of working and driving scale and speed to deliver exponential growth.


Ready to disrupt an industry and change lives? Apply now to join our team!


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.