AstraZeneca is one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, with a broad range of medicines designed to fight disease in meaningful areas of healthcare: cardiovascular, diabetes, respiratory and cancer.

At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. We believe in the potential of our people and you’ll develop beyond what you thought possible. We make the most of your skills and passion by actively supporting you to achieve our shared goals no matter where you start with us. When we see an opportunity for change we seize it and make it happen, because an opportunity no matter how small can be the start of something big.

At AstraZeneca, our IT organisation is pushing the boundaries of technology to enable the digitisation and transformation. We are passionate about smoothing the patient and HCP journey through Digital Innovation and supporting the growth of the business through impactful launches, field efficiency and digital/multi-channel capabilities – all founded on deep partnerships with our business colleagues.

In this role, you will be responsible for a mix of technologies and innovative solutions for doctors, patients and other elements of our ecosystem. A strong focus will be on value generation and return-on-investment over number of digital initiatives launched. You will in some cases have to deeply support the up skilling of teams that are up-and-coming in their digital maturity.

Accountabilities

• Responsible for digital technologies that are used to support engagement with our external partners (doctors, patients, governments etc.)

• Take the lead in upskilling the business on digital concepts, technologies and best practices.

• Ensure the business take a long-term approach to digital initiatives, including advertising, technology updates and future content-planning.

• Enable a greater openness on digital analytics and value generated.

• Provide strategic input to commercial and medical teams with a focus on digital uplift and innovation.

• Develop a short-term plan and long-term roadmap to deliver business success through digital for the market.

• Coordinate with Head of IT and the Asia digital lead to ensure alignment of global and regional initiatives and strategy.

Role requirements

• You should have a Bachelor Degree in IT or any relevant major

• You have shown experience in the development and launch of digital (marketing) initiatives

• Deep experience of understanding (external) customer journeys and crafting new customer experiences

• Excellent team-working skills (especially in a culturally diverse, demanding environment) and a willingness to get alongside issues, provide clear direction and results

• Have ability to develop and build compelling business cases to promote new technologies and outcomes to the business

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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.