Director, R&D IT – Operational Excellence

Do you excel at driving operational excellence across complex data-driven portfolios Were hiring a Director to lead operational governance performance and continuous improvement within R&D IT Data Analytics & AI in Gothenburg. Youll connect strategy to execution remove blockers and enable teams to deliver measurable outcomes at pace.

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global innovation-driven BioPharmaceutical company focused on discovering developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the worlds most serious Gothenburg our vibrant R&D hub brings together scientists engineers and technologists in an inclusive culture that champions diversity collaboration and lifelong learning. Its a place where youre empowered to push the boundaries of science and make a real difference to medicine patients and society.

About our team

We power AstraZenecas transformation by advancing digital and data capabilities that accelerate decisions and outcomes. We partner across the enterprise to deploy leading technologies harness data and deliver results faster. We challenge the status quo innovate continuously and build sustainable digital healthcare. We empower diverse specialists to explore bold ideas learn continuously through two-way feedback and see the tangible impact of data and digital.

About the role

As R&D IT Data Analytics & AI (DA&AI) Operations Manager you will ensure smooth efficient operations across the DA&AI portfolio. You connect central governance reporting and financial processes with business-driven outcomes and DA&AI DevOps delivery. You apply commercial operational compliance and technical awareness to drive clarity remove blockers deliver on plan and keep teams organised. No two days are the same and demands can be high so you manage capacity set priorities and execute scheduled activities without compromising quality or timelines.

Key responsibilities

• Portfolio governance: Run leadership rhythms (LT strategy workshops town halls CARB) to drive decisions and outcomes.
• Communications: Own the DA&AI calendar and stakeholder communications; ensure timely accurate information flow.
• OKRs and metrics: Define track and report OKRs and portfolio metrics; flag risks and trigger corrective actions.
• Central interface: Act as the single point of contact for Operational Excellence and SP&Q; translate guidance into actionable plans.
• Value tracking: Lead benefits and efficiency tracking; quantify value and identify improvement opportunities with Platform teams.
• Finance and resourcing: Link budgets and capacity to delivery; recommend adjustments to optimise throughput quality and timelines.
• Alignment and planning: Align DA&AI work to R&D IT objectives; coordinate annual planning (MTP demand risk finance) with an auditable plan of record.
• Leadership reporting: Deliver concise insight-led reports that enable swift decisions.

Typical accountabilities

• Strategy-to-execution framework: Maintain scorecards KPIs and performance reviews to connect strategy with delivery and enable autonomous decision-making.
• Portfolio governance: Manage demand prioritisation capacity stage-gates and integrated planning (MTP/LTP) aligned to IT2030 and strategic KPIs.
• Scorecard management: Ensure accurate data and regular updates; drive actions based on performance insights.
• Leadership operations: Orchestrate agendas cadences and follow-up to ensure decision-readiness and execution.
• Justifications and prioritisation: Support business case creation and benefits tracking; streamline stage-gate approvals with clear value traceability.
• Performance analytics: Provide executive-ready analytics to surface bottlenecks optimise flow and highlight value and risk.
• Operating model and capability: Partner with central teams to evolve the operating model clarify roles and support roadmaps and strategic workforce planning.
• Change and simplification: Lead initiatives to standardise reduce waste and embed continuous improvement across capability teams.
• Communications and engagement: Plan and deliver internal communications town halls and communities to promote transparency and connection.
• Stakeholder partnership: Build consensus across OneIT Finance SP&Q HR; maintain a strong customer-service focus.
• Executive support: Provide timely support to the Head of IT and leadership on key deliverables and strategic initiatives.

Essential skills and experience

• Education: BA/BSc in Business IT or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Business/finance acumen: Proven impact in complex matrixed environments; project coordination experience valued.
• Leadership: Credible track record leading cross-functional teams and building consensus to decisions.
• Analytics: Confident working with datasets (primarily Excel) and converting analysis into clear actionable insights.
• Ways of working: Skilled at structuring work setting priorities and collaborating across large international teams.
• Metrics and reporting: Ownership of KPIs scorecards and trend reporting to drive performance and decisions.
• Quality mindset: Meticulous attention to detail; challenges assumptions to secure the right outcomes.
• Communication: Clear succinct communicatorwritten and verbalacross regions and seniority levels.
• Adaptability: Delivers reliably while reprioritising and adjusting plans in a fastchanging environment.
• Continuous improvement: Demonstrated ability to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Advantageous: Experience coordinating large teams and managing reporting data resources and finances.

Why join us

Were a network of entrepreneurial self-starters who contribute to something far Technology at AstraZeneca youll dive deep into leading-edge tech and data capabilities that unlock the potential of science. We maximise efficiencies and drive productivity from automation to data simplification owning outcomes with transparency and high standards. Our diverse contributions help us make better decisions and continuously innovate in an ever-evolving environment. We love it here because we make a meaningful impact. Technology at AstraZeneca is a home for purposeful disruptors.

Ready to join our team in Gothenburg

Apply by 18 March with your CV and a cover letter explaining why this role is the right fit for you and well be in touch. We review applications on a rolling basisso dont wait to apply!

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