Job Description

Operations Business Change Lead S/4HANA

UK/Sweden

The Axial Programme (Global S/4HANA implementation)

We are one purpose-led global organisation. 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.

AstraZeneca (AZ) is in a period of strong growth and our employees have a united purpose to make a difference to patients around the world who need both our medicines and the ongoing developments from our science. In this journey AZ must continue to work across borders and with partners and new colleagues in a fast and seamless way. The ambition, size and complexity of the organisation, coupled with the opportunities afforded by new technology, has led the Board to approve a large-scale transformation programme \xe2\x80\x93 Axial.

The Axial Programme will be powered by S/4HANA a new ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system which will be implemented right across the organisation and will provide our business with standardised processes, enhanced financial management, common data and real time reporting, transforming the way we work through our entire supply chain - from bench to patient.

The new system will be used by more than 20,000 employees daily, is foundational to all AZ entities and is central to most core business processes. This is a once in a generation programme for AstraZeneca and will shape our ways of working globally for many years to come.

The Axial programme needs the best talent to work in it. Whether it\xe2\x80\x99s the technical skills, business understanding or change leadership, we want to ensure we have the strongest team deployed throughout. We are aiming to deliver a world class change programme that leaves all employees with a fuller understanding of their role in the end-to-end nature of our global company. This programme will provide AZ with a competitive edge, to the benefit of our employees, customers and patients.

We are now looking for an Operations Business Change Lead to join our team!

What you\'ll do:

Create, track and delivery the end to end change plan for the Operations elements of the Axial programme

Provide change management expertise, support and guidance to the Operations Global Business and Deployment Strategy Leads

Responsible for tracking and assuring Operations Stakeholder engagement activity, working closely with Global Business and Deployment Strategy Leads plus the Axial communications team to engage with key partners accordingly

Build a comprehensive picture of change activity across Operations to inform Axial programme plans and sequencing

Manages the end to end change impact assessment work for Operations in line with the overall Axial change management approach

Work with the Global Business Lead and team to ensure that change impacts are well documented, understood and aggregated so the implications of design work are clear

Based on the change impact assessment, develop a change management approach and schedule containing the appropriate communications, stakeholder management, change management interventions and training activities to ensure successful user process and system adoption

Work closely with the Communications and Training Leads to ensure we have a cohesive and effective set of change, comms and training activities

Ensure that all change management work is carried out in line with AstraZeneca standards and external regulations

Essential for the role:

Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s of Science or Arts (or equivalent) in an appropriate field

Extensive experience in Business Change with an operations background

Applications open: 18/08/2023

Applications close: 01/09/2023

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we\xe2\x80\x99re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There\xe2\x80\x99s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We\xe2\x80\x99re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what\xe2\x80\x99s next?

Are you already imaging yourself joining our team? Good, because we can\xe2\x80\x99t wait to hear from you!

Where can I find out more?

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Date Posted 18-Aug-2023

Closing Date 01-Sept-2023

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.

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