Job Description

Analytics Deployment Lead - 18 Months secondment / Fixed Term Contract

Location: Macclesfield, UK

Type: Full time

Contract: 18 months secondment / Fixed Term Contract

Introduction to the role

You will know you have succeeded when users adopt our new SAP analytics immediately and enthusiastically, with the transition from existing ways of working to the new tools feeling easy.

You will be a core member of the Axial Analytics Leadership Team, working with the Head of Analytics. The role offers exposure to the business across AstraZeneca, the opportunity to deepen your understanding of how AZ operates and the chance to become a trusted partner to senior leaders as we deliver. You will gain first-hand experience of deploying technology and business transformation globally.

You will hold accountability for the successful deployment, adoption and stabilisation of AZ's SAP analytics. Initially focused on sites and entities supporting the UK business, you will drive delivery of the new SAP analytics suite across multiple locations. You will minimise deviation from our template, while supporting essential local requirements.

You will work closely with Axial Deployment Leads; the Change Communications and Training Team; Global IT Business Technology Groups (BTGs) and local site technology leads to coordinate activities across programme workstreams and phases. You will also own post-hypercare activities for sites we've already deployed to.

You will be a highly motivated, credible communicator and leader with significant knowledge of Finance or Operations in a large pharmaceutical company, together with a strong appreciation of analytics delivery. You would enjoy the opportunity to transform AstraZeneca's analytics.

Accountabilities

Identify, plan and deliver Axial's analytics deliverables.
Drive successful adoption of Axial's analytics deliverables.
Integrate interim analytics states into delivery plans & ensure they are understood by users.
Work with wider Axial teams to ensure appropriate technology, change, communications and training deliverables support analytics.
Oversee analytics cutover activities.
Manage the analytics hypercare period and support transition into service.
Work with Analytics Governance to ensure compliance with legislation and AZ policies across geographies.
Improve delivery approaches across Axial by applying lessons learned from deployments.
Act as an advocate for end users of Axial's analytics deliverables.

Essential Skills & Experience

Significant technology or transformation delivery experience at Director or Senior Director level.
A solid understanding of analytics for Finance or pharmaceutical Operations including how analytics supports business strategy, operational processes, controls and performance management.
Experience building and delivering complex plans.
Experience working in a global pharmaceutical company or regulated industry.
Experience presenting and influencing at executive level driving decisions across complex global environments
Experience delivering in a sophisticated technology landscape.
Experience leading third-party suppliers.
Experience supporting delivery teams through ongoing improvement.
Ability to build networks across a global business and affect change.
Proven track record delivering organisational change, business readiness and user adoption for analytics transformations.

Desirable Skills & Experience

A background in analytics related to ERP systems.
Experience managing a large analytics portfolio.
An understanding of large-scale change management and communications approaches.

About the Company

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. But we are 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, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges.

There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all.

We're curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We're driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions.

As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential.

Here, you'll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you'll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day.

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