Partners IS/IT with the business as a key enabler of technology and key enabler of e-innovation.

Managing the local IS/IT services and aligning IS/IT requirements with local business priorities, strategies and regional/global IS standards and goals.

Represent SA/SSA interests into the area/region and advocate local requirements to shape future projects.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and drive the Channels and Digital roadmap portion of the Digital Strategy
• Provide digital Strategic input and recommendations to brand and commercial teams
• Manage the delivery of best practice digital assets for the organization within budget and deadlines
• Support and build digital capability of Brand Teams, focusing on customer experience, channel mix, digital technologies and analytics
• Provide ongoing best practice, digital advice to the AZ business. Be the primary point of contact across the organisation for digital projects
• Establish efficient processes and propose new resources as required in response to changing demand
• Advise and influence closed loop marketing approach
• Deliver, Embed and communicate Digital analytics capabilities and communicate Insights to brand teams
• Liaise with the Global Digital Team to facilitate sharing of knowledge, implementation of global digital projects and leverage of digital assets.
• Ensure all third-party applications and systems are set up and maintained in a compliant way.
• Creates digital ecosystems with relevant partners: Technology startups and/or Health platforms.
• Lead the proactive identification of opportunities for innovative solutions to Patient, HCP and internal customer issues/challenges.
• Work with the digital and startup ecosystems networking to create partnerships and capabilities which can benefit the patient journey.
• Creates relationships with Customer Facing and Enabling Functions stakeholders, developing deep understanding of the business future direction, strategies and needs.

• Maintained administrative systems

• Comply with and implement business and admin system requirements for Commercial / Sales and Marketing. Ensure full IS/IT compliance with IT Standards & processes.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Ensure that software licensing laws are adhered to.
• Ensure the security of data from internal and external with system integrations and automations
• DRP and BCP for Commercial Systems

• Business Process Improvement Process & effectiveness

• Timeously develop requirements, budgets and schedules for organization’s information technology Commercial / Sales and Marketing projects.
• Implement initiative and project.
• Develop training modules and Train business users on processes (where applicable)
• Communicate with and support other employees.

• Project effectiveness

• Timeously develop requirements, budgets and schedules for organization’s information technology Commercial / Sales and Marketing projects.
• Implement project.
• Develop training modules and Train business users on processes (where applicable)
• Communicate with and support other employees.

• Business Reporting  effectiveness

• Timeously develop requirements, budgets and schedules for organization’s information technology Commercial / Sales and Marketing projects.
• Implement project.
• Develop training modules and Train business users on processes (where applicable)
• Communicate with and support employees

• Personal effectiveness
• Alignment of personal and company values
• Adverse Event Reporting
• Safety Health and Environment

Minimum Requirements

• 3-4 years solid IS IT experience
• Project Management experience advantageous
• Relevant tertiary qualification an advantage
• Computer literate (advanced)
• Business partner / support experience (minimum 3 year experience)
• IT Infrastructure knowledge and understanding an advantage (minimum 1 year)
• Mobile technology and solid tablet experience (preferably Apple iPad experience)

Core Competencies

• Passion for customers
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail
• Excellence & high level of Integrity
• Commercial Knowledge
• Responsibility & Accountability
• Exceptional Work Standards
• Innovative
• Work/Life Balance

Distinguishing Competencies

• Advisory skills
• Active listening
• Relationship building
• Ability to learn quickly
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical Skills
• Information Technology
• Action oriented
• Mobile Technology

Date Posted

Closing Date

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.