At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big, starting small and moving fast to make the impossible a reality.  We’re focused on the potential of science converging with digital capabilities to address the unmet needs of patients around the world.  We are committed to transforming the course of patient treatment and education to bring big new ideas to life.

The Digital Planning Leader role works closely with the Marketing Team and our Agile Digital Delivery partners across  a Therapeutic Area.  The role is responsible for ensuring all elements associated with bringing digital experience to life are aligned to strategic initiatives that are core to AstraZeneca’s digital transformation, successful patient experiences and business outcomes. 

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Builds strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholder teams and partners
• Leads agile planning approach for successful digital delivery
• Brings together and leads cross-functional Marketing, IT and Digital teams

• Works with the Digital Planning Director to create and lead change across the organization

Requirements

Minimum:

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience with Pharmaceutical brand strategic and operational planning processes
• Understanding of digital content development and approval processes
• Independent self-starter with demonstrated trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communications
• Ability to work in a team matrix environment
• Demonstrated success in:
  • program management of strategic and/or business critical initiatives 
  • leading cross-functional teams
  • leading and managing change across large stakeholder teams
  • ability to lead without authority

Preferred:

• Strategic Project Management and/ or Agile Sprint/ MVP Planning experience is a plus 
• Depth of understanding of scientific and/or commercial marketplace of respective therapeutic area(s)
• 3-5 years of Pharmaceutical Marketing or Agency related experience

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.