Data & Analytics Capability Partner - MEA Area at AstraZeneca

About the job

Data & Analytics Capability Lead - MEA Region
 

Locations: South Africa OR Turkey OR Egypt
 

Would you like to apply your expertise to impact the Data & Analytics in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? If so, AstraZeneca might just have the job for you! Join us at a crucial stage of our journey in becoming a digital and data-led enterprise.
 

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA
 

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven BioPharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious disease. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies.
 

At AstraZeneca we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.
 

ABOUT OUR IT TEAM
 

Our ambition is to transform our company, and through technology and insights, we will improve healthcare and positively impact the lives of millions of people.
 

IT will help lead AstraZeneca's transformation, fusing our digital and data capabilities with backing from the business to make it happen. Applying our skills for good, we feel a pride like no other as we positively impact patients across the world. We challenge, innovate, and break away from the norm to find ambitious new ways of approaching every new day. AstraZeneca is a place to realise the true impact that data and digital can make.
 

We are focused on improving the Patient and HCP journey through digital innovation and we support the growth of the business through impactful launches, field efficiency and digital/multi-channel capabilities - all founded on innovative uses of data and deep partnerships with our business colleagues. Delivering differentiated experiences through Omnichannel is a key focus. Our platform capabilities are predominantly crafted and delivered by our Global IT organisations and are cloud based and mobile enabled.
 

ABOUT THE ROLE?
 

We are looking to appoint a Data and Analytics Capability Lead accountable for partnering with the market-based IT teams and businesses across all our MEA locations. The successful candidate will be capable of bringing strategic thinking, thought leadership and clear direction, allied with the ability to build strong, productive relationships at all levels from individual markets, to International IT Leadership through to Global IT teams.
 

The role will drive common visions, capability and standardisation across data analytics, data governance, tools, data operations. The role will ensure alignment with the Global IT2025 strategy and Global IT directions and capabilities but will also be able to navigate unique market requirements.
 

This role is responsible for providing support and direction to digital, data and omnichannel initiatives across the MEA Region whether they are market, region or globally led. The role will need to understand current data acquisition, lifecycle and analysis tools and processes and bring expertise to improve, advance and where necessary, simplify.
 

If the above sounds of interest, please read on to understand the skills & experience we need…
 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED?

• Extensive experience working in data, analytics, or data governance roles

• A demonstrable track record of motivational and achievement-oriented leadership

• Strong experience of developing relationships with senior internal customers and suppliers

• Advanced proficiency in strategic planning, change enablement and innovation

• Deep experience of developing relationships across multiple countries, cultures, and time-zones

• Proven track record of managing and guiding multiple stakeholders

• Strong track record of delivering data related solutions with clear outcome and metrics

• Ability to work well in and across diverse global teams

• Strong networking and consulting skills

• Strong communication and influencing skills

• Proven change management skills

• Innovative thinking and Agile leadership

• Experience of leadership in a complex/geographical context

• Demonstrated Project management experience

Open Date: 13/01/2022
 

Close Date: 03/02/2022
 

WHY JOIN US?
 

We're a network of entrepreneurial self-starters who contribute to something far bigger. There's a diversity of expertise in our Technology group that's unique to AstraZeneca - it allows us to dive deep into
 

exploring new leading-edge technology. We enable AstraZeneca to perform at its peak by delivering world-class technology and data solutions, unlocking the potential of science. We optimise and evolutionise AstraZeneca by maximising efficiencies and finding new ways to drive productivity. From automation to data simplification.
 

A place to be open and transparent - we speak up, think creatively and share ideas. Our diverse contributions help us to make better decisions. But we have a constant drive to innovate, and an appreciation for high standards. It takes challenging the status quo to add value in our ever-evolving environment. We love it here because put simply, we make a meaningful impact.
 

Technology at AstraZeneca is a home for purposeful disruptors!