Communications and Training Lead /Qingdao Change APICOM
تفاصيل الوظيفة
Typical Join AstraZeneca, a purpose-led global organisation, as we embark on a large-scale transformation programme – Axial. The Axial Programme will be powered by S/4HANA a new ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system which will be implemented right across the organisation and will provide our business with standardised processes, enhanced financial management, common data and real time reporting, redefining the way we work through our entire supply chain - from bench to patient. The new system will be used by more than 20,000 employees daily, is foundational to all AZ entities and is central to most core business processes. This is a once in a generation programme for AstraZeneca and will shape our ways of working globally for many years to come. The Axial programme needs the best talent to work in it. Whether it’s the technical skills, business understanding or change leadership, we want to ensure we have the strongest team deployed throughout. We are aiming to deliver a world class change programme that leaves all employees with a fuller understanding of their role in the end-to-end nature of our global company. This programme will provide AZ with a competitive edge, to the benefit of our employees, customers, and patients. We are in a period of strong growth, united by our mission to push the boundaries of science and develop life-changing medicines. We are seeking a Regional (‘Above Market’) Change, Communications and Training Lead to join our team and contribute to this transformative journey. Within Axial, the ‘Above Market’ roles bridge the gap between the central Axial team, who have designed the global template for in-scope processes, identified change impacts and defined the Axial approach to change management, and the local deployment teams. Above Market roles may cover one or multiple regions and also link into Global teams. The role is critical to ensure centrally-defined activity is effectively deployed, and to provide lessons learned for future deployments. Accountabilities: As the Above Market Change, Communications and Training Lead, you will be responsible for assuring the creation, tracking, and delivery of the end-to-end change plan for the APICOM (Ireland) & Qingdao deployment ensuring local specifics are aligned with global deployment and CCT activities. You will provide change management expertise to the Deployment and CCT Leads and work closely with the Axial communications team to engage with collaborators. You will monitor the end-to-end change impact assessment work for the APICOM/Qingdao deployment and change intervention plan and ensure lessons learned are fed into future deployments and back into the global CCT team. Your role will also involve ensuring that all change management work is carried out in line with AstraZeneca standards and external regulations. Essential Skills/Experience:
- Proven track record in change management within large-scale, complex programs.
- Experience across multiple functions, including (but not limited to) Operations (e.g., Procurement, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics), Finance, IT, Commercial, R&D, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to shape and develop innovative solutions with significant impact on business areas and the organization.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of seniority, with experience in cross-team collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Strong networking skills, with established internal connections within AstraZeneca.
- Experience working within a global organization with complex geographical and organizational contexts.
- Desirable: SAP implementation experience
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