Senior Information Technology Business Consultant

Title – IT Business Partner - HR Digital / AI Strategy and Solutions

Location – Cambridge, UK (Hybrid 2-3 days per week in HQ)

Outside IR35

Duration – 3 months

Make a more meaningful impact to patients’ lives around the globe.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working give us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn’t mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

In AstraZeneca we are on a journey to become a data-led enterprise with a solid and ambitious investment in R&D. We’re capitalising like never before in our people, in growth, in pursuing excellent science and adopting new technologies.

Overview:

The HR Solutions Business Partner will develop strategic relationships with HR Solutions & Performance, GBS HR Services and HR Digital to partner with them in achieving and exceeding business objectives. The Senior Business Partner will bring in depth thought leadership on the HR technology landscape, and especially the opportunities offered by AI, to drive the delivery of an ambitious Technology Strategy and Roadmap that drives delivery of innovative business solutions to create maximum competitive advantage. The role will combine their AZ internal knowledge, in-depth understanding of the business area direction, and IT expertise to drive the creation of innovative technology solutions.

Required experience:

• Has 10+ years' experience in Business Partnering role supporting HR and the Digital HR strategy.
• Has demonstrated the ability to create a ground up Digital HR strategy to enable the functional HR agenda
• Has demonstrated the ability to deliver ​strong business outcomes (ie cost savings, benefits realisation, cost optimisation) through Digital Strategy.
• Supported the re-imagination of the HR Operating Model with AI being the core enabler.
• Led complex HR transformation programs successfully including accountability of business case realisation.
• Has demonstrated the ability to innovate and scale HR Tech capabilities across the enterprise
• Must have good understanding of Workday, ServiceNow HRSD, Eightfold and AI LLM models.

Desirable :

• Degree or relevant business qualification
• Experience in and knowledge of pharmaceutical industry
• Involvement in pharma thought leadership networks and organisations
• Agile development methodologies

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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.