AI Solutions Portfolio Manager

Do you have strong organizational skills a proactivemindsetand the passion for pushing assignmentsthrough toexecution Would you like to use your experience to support a company that turns ideas into life changing medicines Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

AtAstraZenecaevery one of our employees makes a difference to patient lives every day.Each and everyone of us believes that sciencehas the ability tochange lives and that to deliver this takes many people with many skill sets.When we delivera life-changingmedicine thatsuccess comes from the combined efforts ofall ofour people.

Position Summary

Partner closely with the AIto Transform Care (AITC)Strategy & Ops Lead to build and maintain a structured transparent and strategically aligned AI solutions portfolio - ensuringAITCprojects areclearly definedmanaged andtrackeddelivering measurable impactto patients healthcare professional and healthcare systems.AstheAITCteammanagemultiplehigh-priority initiatives this rolewillserve as a critical link between strategy and execution ensuring that the overall portfolioremainscoherent aligned and deliverable in practice.

Beyond portfolio oversightand reporting the role holder isalsoexpected tosupportselectedflagship AITCsolutionsserving as aninternal acceleratortoremove barriers sharpen narratives and drive delivery momentumwhere.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio Architecture & Oversight:Own andcontinuously refinea comprehensive up-to-dateoverview of all AI solutions developed and deployed across AITC. Ensure initiativesareclearly scopeddefined and mapped to AITCs strategic priorities and AI30 objectives maintaininga single sourceof truth for the portfolio that leadership can rely on for decision-making.

• Strategic Prioritization & Investment Decisions:Support the AITC LT in prioritizing initiatives across the portfoliobalancing strategic valuewithresource availabilityand ability to deliver. Provide structured analysis and recommendations to inform go/no-go decisions resource allocation and sequencing of programs.

• Performance & Impact Measurement:Work closely with program leads to define and track benefits realization plans for each AI solution ensuring that expected clinical operational and commercial outcomes are clearly articulated measured and reported. Connect portfolio outcomes to AITCs KPI framework and AI30 scorecard metrics.

• Governance & Portfolio Reviews:Design and run the AITC portfolio governance process including regular portfolio review forums with the LT. Prepare portfolio-level materials for internal governance EAI LT engagement and strategic planning cycles. Ensure decision-making across the portfolio is structured consistent and well-documented.

• Interdependency & Risk Management:Proactivelyidentifyand manage interdependencies resource conflicts and delivery risks across the portfolio. Work with program leads and functional partners to resolve issues before they affect delivery timelines or strategic commitments.

• Stakeholder Communication:Serve as the primary point of contact for portfolio-level visibility across AITCsynthesizing complex multi-program information into clear accessible updates for the LT EAI leadership and cross-functional partners. Translate portfolio data into strategic narratives that reinforce AITCs value and progress.

• StrategicSolutions Support:Act as an embedded strategic partner to project leadsdriving high-priority AITC solutions helping to unblock barriers sharpen project narratives coordinate cross-functional inputs and drive momentum where external visibility or internal alignment is needed.

Essential requirements

The ideal candidate combinesproject managementexpertisewiththe ability tooperateeffectively in a dynamic fast-paced and evolving environment alongsidea genuine understanding of AIanddata-driven solutions in a complex matrixedorganization:

• Experience building structure and governance across a portfolio ensuring initiatives are clearly scoped prioritized tracked and aligned to strategicobjectives.

• Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives or workstreams simultaneously with strong organizational discipline and attention to detail.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on execution and outcomes.

• Strongcommunicationskillsable to synthesize complex information into clear concise executive-ready materials for senior stakeholders.

• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skillsable to build trusted relationships across diverse cross-functional and international teams.

• Good understanding of AI data-driven solutions or digital innovation with the ability to engage credibly with project leads and leadership.

• High levelof ownership proactivity and commitment to delivery excellence.

Desirable qualifications

• Experience in AI digital health or data-driven transformation programs.

• Background in portfolio governance prioritization benefits tracking or KPI reporting.

• Experience working in the pharmaceutical biotech healthcare or life sciences industry.

• Familiarity with strategic planning cycles investment decisions or business case development.

• Experience supporting senior leadership teams in a complex matrixed international organization.

• Strong capability with Microsoft 365 especially PowerPoint Excel Teams and SharePointas well as collaboration and reporting tools.

• Additionallanguages especially SpanishFrenchand/orGermanare an advantage.

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