Are you interested in Automation and Process Optimization techniques, and the potential for their combined impact on the future of work? If so, join the expansion of our AZ Robotic & Cognitive Centre (RCC), to support the development of life-saving medicines by exploiting the benefits of process automation across AstraZeneca.

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we're proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives – and are made to feel valued, energised and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.

AstraZeneca is pushing the boundaries of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. Global Business Services (GBS) is integral to that push. We are facilitating AstraZeneca’s growth through innovation, whether by bringing the best digital and data capabilities to the organisation, helping deliver our bold transformation agenda or driving excellence in operational service delivery – GBS is focused on creating global, agile and efficient services for the business, to allow them to focus on the science and deliver life changing medicines to our patients.

A new & exciting Robotic & Cognitive Centre (RCC) team was established within AstraZeneca in 2018 to create internal shared services capability to deliver on the broad potential for Automation across the enterprise. Since then the RCC has been scaling process automation across our different functions, and is now a credible, fully formed team, that is continually building increased levels of interest & demand.

Robotic & Cognitive Centre (RCC) – Process Automation: Pipeline & Delivery Senior Manager

To support the continued expansion of the RCC, we are now looking for a RCC Pipeline & Delivery Senior Manager to provide oversight of the generation, prioritisation, planning and delivery of an innovative pipeline of automation opportunities being led out of our Warsaw office.

The role holder should have a strong desire to gain exposure to leading edge automation techniques, experience of team management/process change, coupled with core skills in stakeholder & change management.  This experience will be combined with a strong analytical mindset and an ability to communicate simply, with precision and impact across our stakeholders.

Main duties and responsibilities

Reporting to the RCC Global Pipeline & Delivery Lead, the role will be responsible for the following activities:

• Generation and prioritisation of automation opportunities into a pipeline ready for development; advising on the capacity and priorities of upcoming waves, and balancing supply and demand

• Supporting Diagnostics & Current State Assessments – through stakeholder interviews, current state process mapping; and the identification of key gaps, improvement areas and prioritization of recommendations

• Oversight of process analyst/manager resource (~6 FTEs) working closely with business SMEs & technical experts to oversee the development of automations, including:

- Assessment of automation scope, business value/cost and accompanying business case;

- Due diligence across risk factors (complexity, business criticality, compliance and regulation);

- Stakeholder management across the bot lifecycle;

- Change management activities alongside the technical automation, and business readiness for transition to go-live Support adoption and sustainment through embedded change

management and user experience

• Reporting on pipeline demand, successful implementations and the resolution of open risks/issues

• Monitoring adherence with the standardized RCC approach in collaboration with enabling teams – including standards, methodologies, tools and best practices

• Collaborating with others in the RCC team (including the Global Pipeline & Delivery Leads, Process Optimization Lead and members of the IT Delivery team) to embed new agile ways of working and continuous improvement initiatives

Essential requirements

• RPA and / or other automation implementation experience – e.g. BPM / workflow tools

• Lean six sigma experience or similar / Have analysed and redesigned business processes using standard business process re-engineering techniques

• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing & presentation/oral communication skills

• Demonstrated experience of change management

• Energetic and self-motivated

• Strong analytical skills to be able to discover and interpret business change requirements

• Willingness to undertake some domestic/international travel (as required)

Desirable:

• Experience and proven results of change projects within the Pharma industry

What we offer

Welcome to Warsaw Site, one of over 400 sites here at AstraZeneca, providing a collaborative environment where everyone feels comfortable and able to be themselves is at the core of AstraZeneca’s priorities, it’s important to us that you bring your full self to work every day. To help you maintain your best self, here’s a sneak peek into some of the things this site provides for you: gym access, after-work events, lunch & learns, bright and spacious environment, sustainable office working environment, networking events. Additionally, we`re happy to offer wide and various benefits package, including yearly bonus, multisport card, even up to 5 days of additional holidays, pension plan, private medical care, life insurance and a lot more...

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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.