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Change Management Lead

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    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Consulting
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Barcelona
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AI generated summary

  • You must have a degree in business/science, strong communication and networking skills, change/project management qualifications, global experience, and pharmaceutical R&D expertise.
  • You will lead change initiatives, coordinate projects, partner with leaders, assess impacts, develop engagement plans, measure adoption, and participate in change management communities.

Requirements

  • Degree in business related field or scientific field
  • Demonstrate strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence others to achieve objectives
  • Strong networking/consulting skills with good internal/external links
  • Ability to interpret and communicate technical information into business language and in alignment with AZ business
  • Consistent record in delivering high risk programme/projects and decision making
  • Ability to convince and run negotiations across a complex group
  • Formal qualifications in change management, project management, and/or process improvement methodologies
  • Experience of working in a global organisation with a complex/geographical context
  • Pharmaceutical R&D experience

Responsibilities

  • Provide change management leadership and support for major change initiatives
  • Coordinate Change across a number of projects ensuring change is delivered in a coordinate way
  • Partner with project leaders and project managers on successful delivery of the initiative
  • Ensure adherence to company change management frameworks
  • Perform change impact assessments to identify key risks and resistance to successful implementation
  • Develop and deliver on comprehensive partner engagement, communications, and training plans to ensure project success
  • Create plans for measuring adoption and success of change
  • May run work with external service providers
  • Participates in AZ project management and change management communities of practice to share standard methodologies and findings

FAQs

What is the location for the Change Management Lead position?

The position is located in Barcelona, Spain, with a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

What key responsibilities does the Change Management Lead have?

The Change Management Lead is accountable for developing and implementing change management strategies, coordinating change across projects, partnering with project leaders, performing change impact assessments, and creating plans for measuring adoption and success of change.

What are the essential criteria for the Change Management Lead position?

Essential criteria include a degree in a business-related or scientific field, strong communication and relationship-building skills, networking/consulting skills, the ability to interpret technical information, a track record in delivering high-risk projects, and negotiation skills.

Are there any desirable qualifications for this role?

Yes, desirable qualifications include formal qualifications in change management, project management, and/or process improvement methodologies, experience in a global organization, and pharmaceutical R&D experience.

What kind of work environment does AstraZeneca promote?

AstraZeneca promotes an inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, encourages lifelong learning, and empowers employees to push the boundaries of science and make a difference in medicine and society.

Who does the Change Management Lead report to?

The Change Management Lead reports to the Director of Transformation Management.

Will the Change Management Lead interact with external service providers?

Yes, the Change Management Lead may run work with external service providers as part of their responsibilities.

What kind of projects will the Change Management Lead be involved with?

The Change Management Lead will be involved with multiple ongoing initiatives within the Transformation Management Office and work on major change initiatives across the organization.

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Mission & Purpose

We're transforming the future of healthcare by unlocking the power of what science can do for people, society and the planet. AstraZeneca is a global pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people worldwide. With a focus on innovative research and development, AstraZeneca develops and manufactures a wide range of prescription medicines, including treatments for cardiovascular, respiratory, oncology, and other therapeutic areas. Their aim is to transform the lives of patients by discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines that address unmet medical needs. AstraZeneca's purpose is to push the boundaries of science and collaborate with healthcare professionals, organisations, and communities to improve patient outcomes and contribute to the advancement of healthcare globally.