Strategy & Project Director, Global Corporate Affairs

WHY JOIN US?

At AstraZeneca, we are dedicated to being a Great Place to Work, where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. With an ambitious goal of delivering 20 new medicines by 2030, there is no better place to make a difference in medicine, for patients, and in society.

Join us on this exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare. Our inclusive culture champions diversity and collaboration, and we are always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. As part of our team, you'll contribute to groundbreaking advancements that will shape a healthier future for people everywhere. Be a catalyst for change at AstraZeneca, where your work will have a real impact on improving people's lives.

Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office is purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.

About the Opportunity:

In this pivotal position, you’ll drive the execution of our Global Corporate Affairs strategy and 2030 roadmap, leading high-impact projects across a global network and collaborating with senior leaders and diverse teams. Leveraging your expertise in project management and strategic planning, you’ll shape key initiatives, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and ensure our programmes deliver lasting value. This is your opportunity to influence the future of Corporate Affairs on a global scale—while championing excellence, innovation, and collaboration at every step.

Accountabilities:

• Lead critical projects across GCA, adapting work plans to meet evolving needs and requirements, ensuring effective and efficient delivery.

• Manage relationships with key business stakeholders, capturing business requirements and understanding project/programme impacts.

• Apply specialist knowledge in project management, planning, budgets, and methodologies.

• Support the assessment, development, and delivery of the GCA strategy aligned with company ambitions and priorities.

• Lead the process for gathering inputs and synthesizing data for quarterly Scorecard and monthly CEO performance updates.

About You:

• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across all levels in a fast-paced, often ambiguous environment.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills, with the ability to generate actionable business insights.

• Proven track record of managing conflicting priorities and diverse stakeholder expectations while consistently delivering high-quality outcomes.

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and flexibly, proactively engaging and taking initiative.

• High level of integrity, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Essential Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required, with a minimum of five years’ experience in programme or project management, demonstrating an ability to shape and deliver innovative solutions with significant impact.

• Proven track record of successfully leading strategic, complex, cross-functional, and multi-site projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to agreed commitments to drive substantial business value.

• Experience managing large budgets and collaborating globally to accurately track and reconcile project data.

• Background in consultancy, ideally with a leading management consulting firm (such as Deloitte, BCG, McKinsey, or similar), or experience within a complex global organization.

• Strong ability to use structured problem-solving and hypothesis-driven approaches to address ambiguous, cross-functional business challenges.

• Recognized executive presence, with experience presenting complex insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

• Previous experience in healthcare and/or Corporate Affairs is highly advantageous.

SO, WHAT’S NEXT?

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete the full application on our website at your earliest convenience – it is the only way that our Recruiter and Hiring Manager can know that you feel well qualified for this opportunity.  If you know someone who would be a great fit, please share this posting with them.

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Are you interested in working at AZ, apply today!

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com.

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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.