Senior Director, Enterprise Productivity Office Lead

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the enterprise productivity strategy aligned to corporate and leadership priorities.
• Lead core focus areas including global footprint optimization, technology innovation, automation, and centralization.
• Identify high-value opportunities and lead enterprise-critical initiatives to unlock measurable value.
• Partner with global and functional leaders to embed productivity into business planning and day-to-day execution.
• Build robust business cases with clear KPIs to ensure initiatives deliver cost savings, margin protection, and capacity release.
• Lead steering committees and working groups to manage decisions, risks, and dependencies.
• Partner with HR on change impact assessments, training, and adoption tracking to embed new ways of working.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in business, life sciences, engineering, data science, or a related field (PhD or MS preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in pharma/biotech or a related industry, leading enterprise-level initiatives.
• Proven experience implementing AI, digital, or data-driven solutions.
• Strong program leadership, vendor management, and experience with operating model design.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide transformation or large-scale projects.
• Ability to operate at the executive level and influence investment decisions through strong communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in rare disease, specialty care, or complex, regulated healthcare environments.
• Demonstrated success deploying automation and AI at scale, including benefit realization tracking.
• Expertise in centralization, shared services, and insourcing models.
• Lean Six Sigma, Agile delivery, or similar continuous improvement credentials.
• Strong data literacy and familiarity with portfolio and performance dashboards.

About the Company

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines. We aim to deliver life-changing medicines that advance science and improve patient outcomes.