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Talent Partner

Posted date Apr. 14, 2026
Contract type Full time
Job ID R-250018
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Why choose AstraZeneca Portugal?

As an exciting and emerging leader in pharma and biotech, we're pushing the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. This is where breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicine for the world's most complex diseases. Voted the best company to work for in Portugal 2023/24, AstraZeneca provides the thrill of a start-up within the security of a global firm that brings new challenges and pathways for a fulfilling career.

If you’re ready to make a difference, join our Global Hub in Corporate Affairs, Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Marketing, Global Business Services or Procurement. Bring your potential to our evolving team today.

Who do we look for?

Calling all dynamic, ambitious team players. At AstraZeneca, we empower people like you to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. Here, you'll embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges.

We're on the lookout for diverse minds inspired by difference who want to reach another level in their careers. Bold disrupters who confidently rise to challenges as fearless entrepreneurs. People who want to make a meaningful impact led by science in an organisation where global meets local. Join one of our offices in Lisbon and discover a culture of openness and vibrancy where diverse perspectives are encouraged and valued. Your work will have a real impact, no matter your level or function.

Success Profile

Ready to make an impact in your career? If you're passionate, growth-orientated and a true team player, we'll help you succeed. Here are some of the skills and capabilities we look for.

Tech innovators

Make a greater impact through our digitally enabled enterprise. If you're technology-savvy and have a digital mindset, you can use your skills and experience to transform and optimise our operations, helping us deliver meaningful work that changes lives.

Dynamic

In a constantly evolving environment dedicated to innovation, you'll use your strong sense of purpose to provide outstanding contributions. Although we're a global company, our Global Hub operates like a start-up, allowing you to work autonomously. Bring your fearlessness of improving patient outcomes, and we'll encourage your personal success.

Ambitious

Play your part in progressing a world-leading pipeline. Here, you'll improve patients' lives now and better the future of humanity. With our opportunities for continuous development, you'll exhibit your passion and potential to go beyond the expected — and grow in your career with our support.

Team players

Your unique perspectives make our ambitions and capabilities possible. Our culture of openness, sharing and giving allows everyone to speak up and express their ideas. In an open atmosphere of camaraderie and support, we rely on each other to further our progress and drive much-needed change.

Responsibilities

Job ID R-250018 Date posted 04/14/2026

TheTalent Partnerenables enterprise talent priorities through high‑quality execution, insight, and operational support for theGlobal Talent Partnercommunity. You will support core talent activities acrossCross‑SET talent,succession planning,development centres, and theGlobal Talent Marketplace, ensuring that talent data, materials, and outcomes are accurate, well‑governed, and translated into consistent, high‑quality experiences for HR and business stakeholders. This role is a development opportunity for experienced HR or talent professionals looking to build a career intalent managementor progress intoGlobal Talent PartnerorHRBProles. Ready to turn data, process, and collaboration into real career impact?

Accountabilities

You will be accountable for end‑to‑end delivery, data and insight, marketplace enablement, development experiences, and continuous improvement.

  • Talent process delivery: Drive the end‑to‑end delivery of talent reviews, succession, andBCRprocesses—from preparation anddata validationthrough documentation and follow‑up—to enable smooth, timely, and globally consistent execution. Prepare high‑quality talent materials (data packs, dashboards, summaries, insight decks) that equip Global Talent Partners and HR stakeholders for focused, insight‑led discussions. Coordinate timelines, logistics, and system readiness across markets.

  • Talent data, insights and knowledge:Extract, analyse and maintaintalent data acrossWorkday,Eightfold, and reporting tools. Produce regular insights onsuccession health,pipeline strength,diversity,readiness, andmobility. Safeguarddata accuracy, consistency and governanceacross talent systems. Maintain Talent CoE knowledge assets, includingplaybooks,guidance, andstandardsdocumentation.

  • Talent Marketplace and mobility enablement: Support the operation and adoption of theGlobal Talent Marketplace. Monitor internal mobility activity and generate actionable insights for Talent Partners and HRBPs. Provide practical education and guidance to drive effective use of internal mobility tools and processes—making opportunities more visible and accessible.

  • Development centres and talent experiences: Coordinate and supportdevelopment centresand targetedtalent experiencesby managing logistics, assessment outputs, participant communications, and documentation. Partner withL&Dand vendors to align withGlobal Talent standardsand ensure development outcomes are captured and translated intoactionable plans.

  • Collaboration and continuous improvement: Work closely with Global Talent Partners to improveprocess quality, efficiency and insight. Build strong working relationships withHRBPsand adjacentCoEsto ensure joined‑up delivery. Find opportunities tosimplify, standardise and enhancetalent tools and processes—removing friction so others can focus on higher‑value advisory work. Curious about how far this kind of impact can go?

Essential skills and experience

  • Complex HR/talent experience: HR or talent experience in acomplex organisation.

  • Process support: Hands‑on experience supportingtalent processesend‑to‑end.

  • HR systems & people data: Strong capability working withWorkday,Eightfold, and related reporting/visualisation tools; comfort with data quality, reconciliation and governance.

  • Organisation & delivery: Highly organised with strongdeliveryandstakeholder supportskills across multiple markets and timelines.

  • Executor: Delivers withrigour,reliability, andattention to detail.

  • Insight builder: Turns data intoclear, usable insightsand flagsrisks early.

  • Enabler: Removes friction and enablesTalent PartnersandHRBPsto focus on higher‑value advisory work.

Desirable skills and experience

  • Talent CoE exposure: Experience within a Talent CoE or as a specialist in talent management.

  • Internal mobility platforms: Exposure tointernal mobilityortalent marketplaceplatforms.

  • Assessment & development centres: Experience supportingassessmentordevelopment centreactivity.

  • Career progression interest: Clear motivation to progress towardGlobal Talent PartnerorHRBProles.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives 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.

AstraZeneca offers the chance to join a high-performing, digitally savvy global team that powers the enterprise to better serve patients every day. Work on technically challenging, interesting and complex initiatives that stretch thinking and build deep expertise, using data, technology and design thinking to influence how the organisation operates. An entrepreneurial spirit is encouraged: ideas are heard, smart risks are taken and there is real permission to own work from concept through to impact. Collaboration across diverse markets and functions brings constant opportunities to learn from bright colleagues, expand networks and see the direct link between what is delivered today and how it improves patients’ lives tomorrow.

If this role sounds like the next step in your talent career, apply now and help shape how AstraZeneca grows its people and its impact!

Date Posted

14-Apr-2026

Closing Date

02-May-2026

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.

Reasons to Join

Thomas Mathisen

There are many things I enjoy when working at AstraZeneca, mainly the Speak up culture, the great colleagues that are in my teams, the great products that AstraZeneca provides to our patients and the challenging conversations I have around our medicines.

Sales Representative Oslo, Norway

There are many things I enjoy when working at AstraZeneca, mainly the Speak up culture, the great colleagues that are in my teams, the great products that AstraZeneca provides to our patients and the challenging conversations I have around our medicines.

Christine Recchio

Working at AstraZeneca has impacted my life in such a positive way. I now have an improved work-life balance through creating my own schedule and time management, I feel a balance that I didn’t have before.

Sales Representative California, United States

Working at AstraZeneca has impacted my life in such a positive way. I now have an improved work-life balance through creating my own schedule and time management, I feel a balance that I didn’t have before.

Stephanie Ling

There are a lot of reasons why I enjoy working in AstraZeneca, my colleagues being one of them. My team members and the managers have provided a great deal of guidance in helping me to be more confident in my daily work.

Sales Representative Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

There are a lot of reasons why I enjoy working in AstraZeneca, my colleagues being one of them. My team members and the managers have provided a great deal of guidance in helping me to be more confident in my daily work.

What we offer

We're driven by our shared values of serving people, society and the planet. Our people make this possible, which is why we prioritise diversity, safety, empowerment and collaboration. Discover what a career at AstraZeneca could mean for you.

Aligned to performance

Our approach is designed to deliver great performance — stimulating our commercial growth, scientific advancement, collaboration and personal development. Never standing still, you'll have the chance to grow your abilities, skills and knowledge constantly as you accelerate your career.

Balanced

An energised work environment is only possible when our people have a healthy work-life balance and are supported for their individual needs. Typical benefits include healthcare, life insurance and long-term savings, and in many markets, there’s a range of benefits for you to tailor.

Holistic

We're at our best and most creative when drawing on our different views, experiences and strengths. Being valued for who you are and the difference you bring is at the heart of our culture — and you’ll be rewarded when you create authentic connections to our purpose.

Sustainable

Our two offices in Lisbon combine comfort with sustainability. From renewable energy, a zero-plastic scheme, electric vehicles and food waste reduction initiatives to sustainable reward practices, we're realising our ambition to harness the power of science to build a healthy future for everyone everywhere.

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