AIDigital Product Owner

Join AstraZeneca a global leader in biopharmaceuticals where science and patient care drive our mission to develop life-changing medicines. As part of our Regulatory Technology & Excellence function we are seeking a visionary Digital Product Owner to join our multifaceted Regulatory Digital team. This role is pivotal in crafting the future of our digital products ensuring alignment with business goals and delivering outstanding value to users. If you have a deep understanding of digital product management and a knack for translating business needs into technical requirements this is your chance to create a significant impact.

Accountabilities

As a regulatory Digital Product Director you will collaborate with business stakeholders and IT to drive the delivery and development of digital solutions aligned with R&D transformation priorities. You will represent business interests and be accountable for improving the value of the digital products developed. Key responsibilities include:

- Develop and articulate a clear product vision and strategy that aligns with the business overall objectives.
- Engage with stakeholders across the organization to gather insights and feedback ensuring the product roadmap reflects business priorities and user needs.
- Stay on top of industry trends competitive landscape and new technologies to advise product decisions and maintain a competitive position.

Product Development and Management

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product development from concept to launch.
- Develop and prioritize the product backlog ensuring features deliver tangible value and align with strategic goals.
- Define and communicate detailed user stories and acceptance criteria to guide the development team.
- Lead all aspects of the product development lifecycle ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.
- Support rollout and implementation of digital products identifying training approaches tailored to teams and user groups.
- Lead dependencies in and across releases to complete release phases and turning points.
- Drive continuous improvement of digital products to maintain business relevance.

- Advocate for the end-user by conducting user research usability testing and collecting feedback.
- Work closely with key business SMEs process owners and training experts to ensure effective user training.
- Analyze user behavior and engagement metrics to optimize the user experience.
- Ensure products are accessible intuitive and meet high standards of usability.

Data-Driven Decision Making

- Leverage data analytics and market research to make informed product decisions.
- Establish KPIs and metrics to track product success.
- Conduct regular product performance reviews and present findings to stakeholders.

Essential Skills/Experience

- Degree in Computer Science Life Sciences Business or an equivalent.
- Proven experience as a Product Owner Product Manager or similar role in a digital product development environment. Having previous experience in Life Sciences is an advantage.
- Demonstrated ability in bringing to bear AI and GenAI to drive business value.
- Proficient technical foundation with a thorough understanding of software development processes and methodologies.

- Strong communication abilities capable of simplifying intricate ideas for diverse audiences.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven approach to decision making.
- Outstanding organizational and project management expertise adept at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Desirable Skills/Experience

- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with a track record of successfully delivering digital products.
- Knowledge and/or experience of Regulatory processes and data including data standards and MDM RDM is a plus.
- Proactive adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
- Excellent collaboration and leadership skills in a global organization where stakeholders are geographically dispersed.
- Passionate about user experience and committed to delivering products that delight customers.

AstraZeneca offers an empowering environment where you can explore innovative solutions at the forefront of medicine. Our commitment to patient-centricity drives us to use pioneering technologies for better disease understanding new medicine development and comprehensive patient support. Join us in revolutionizing the Research & Development cycle through digital enablementenhancing clinical trials diagnostics wearables machine learning visual analytics integrated data for improved outcomes and insights for future products. Embrace the opportunity to lead change in the healthcare ecosystem.

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