Head of Operations, AI for Science and Innovation

Werebuilding a connected end-to-endEnterprise AIengine - uniting data foundations AI technology process reinvention and business-facing AI to accelerate results across the whole value chain.Success depends on being exceptional connectors:youllactivelyleverageexisting capabilities celebrate and promote reuse export breakthrough ideas across geographies and functions and obsess over scaling impact rather than building in isolation. If you thrive in high-collaboration environments where your role is to turn complex cross-functional problems into reusable enterprise-wide capabilities - and where the measure of success is adoption and scale not just innovation - youll have the platform (and sponsorship) to make it real.

At AstraZeneca the AI for Science Innovation function accelerates our ability to design develop and scale AIpowered solutions that advance scientific discovery and enable smarter more effective R&D pipelines. We partner across functions markets and scientific domains to create integrated capabilities ensure operational consistency and empower teams to deliver highquality innovation at speed and scale.

As the Head of Operations AI for Science and Innovation youare responsible forthe smooth efficient and highperforming daytoday functioning of the AI for Science Innovation organization. You will oversee operational processes business administration performance tracking leadership communications and organizational governance. You will also lead a central operations teamincluding business administratorsresponsible for enabling organizational continuity transparency and operational discipline across all role will beaccountablefor ensuring efficient and optimizedcoordinationof activities across programs projects springs and special initiatives across AI for Science Innovation.

This role ensures that the AI for Science Innovation team has the foundations tools processes and visibilityrequiredto execute effectively and deliver impact.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership & Organizational Management

- Lead andoptimizethe daytoday operations of the AI for Science Innovation team.

- Build and manage a central operations teamfor portfolio delivery and functional performance.

-Maintainoperational rhythms including leadership meetingsorganizationalperformance reviews and governance routines.

Performance Reporting & Portfolio Visibility

- Oversee performance measurement frameworks dashboards and KPIs.

- Ensuretimelyandaccuratereporting for leadership and stakeholders.

-Maintainvisibility of the portfolio priorities resource allocation and milestone progress.

Project & Program Operations

- Support operational execution of major initiatives within the portfolio.

- Manage project tracking practices including risk management issue escalation and operational dependencies.

-Facilitatealignment across global regional and functional teams.

Operational Excellence & Process Improvement

- Continuously refine operational processes to increase efficiency and accountability.

- Embed consistent ways of working documentation standards and organizational clarity.

- Support onboarding capability-building and knowledgemanagement practices.

Budget & Resource Management

- Manage the operational budget including allocation forecastingand spendtracking.

- Partner with finance and functional leaders tooptimizeresource planning.

Vendor & Partner Operations

- Oversee operational management of external vendors contractors and partners.

- Ensure effective onboarding performance tracking and complianceofexternal contributors.

Leadership Communications & Stakeholder Coordination

- Provide operational support to the AI for Science Innovation Leadership Team.

- Prepare materials briefings and reporting packages.

- Build strong crossfunctional relationships to support alignment and problem solving.

Experience & Essential Skills

- Bachelors degree.

- 10 years of relevant experience in operations within the pharmaceutical healthcare technology or scientific innovation sectors.

- Proven experience in operational leadership supporting complex technical or scientific organizations.

- Experience overseeing performance management reporting portfolio visibility and business administration.

- Ability to build strong operational structures and drive clarity in fastmoving ambiguous environments.

- Experience working with senior leaders (VP level and above).

- Strong leadership coaching and teambuilding capabilities.

- Understanding ofscientific digital or AIenabled innovation environments.

- Excellent communication and organizational skills.

- Resultsoriented with a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement.

- High integrity sound judgment andanability to navigate complex global environments.

Office Working Requirements

When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing -person working gives us the platform we need to connect work at pace and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $ - Annual USD. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location job-related knowledge skills and addition our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility toparticipatein our equity-based long-term incentive program. Benefits offered include a qualified retirement program 401(k) plan; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and health benefits including medical prescription drug dental and vision coveragein accordance withtheterms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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