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
About the Role
At AstraZeneca, we’re building a future where healthcare systems are innovative, inclusive, and accessible to all. We’re looking for a Health Innovation Partner with experience in hospital settings, particularly in public healthcare, to help us bring technology-driven solutions to life. You will work closely with AstraZeneca’s brand teams and hospital stakeholders to deliver transformative projects that address critical patient needs.
This role gives you the opportunity to drive meaningful change in healthcare systems, ensuring patients—no matter who they are or where they live—receive high-quality care.
We believe that different perspectives drive better ideas, and we’re committed to fostering a culture where everyone can thrive and contribute to their fullest potential.
What You Will Do
Build Relationships That Make a Difference: Partner with AstraZeneca’s brand teams and hospital stakeholders to align solutions with their diverse needs, both short- and long-term.
Lead Collaborative Projects: Work with cross-functional, inclusive teams to design and deliver technology projects. Monitor progress through clear metrics, encouraging feedback from all collaborators.
Ensure Impact and Scalability: Assess the real-world impact of solutions, identify risks, and explore opportunities to scale projects for broader use.
Champion Innovative Solutions: Advocate for new ideas and technologies that are accessible, sustainable, and deliver tangible value for patients and healthcare professionals.
Stay Ahead of Trends: Identify emerging technologies, startups, and healthcare innovations that reflect diverse and equitable opportunities.
Contribute Globally: Engage with the AZ Network of Transforming Care, sharing solutions and lessons learned to empower teams across regions.
Shape Inclusive Solutions: Collaborate with IT, Innovation, and Strategy teams to develop solutions that address healthcare disparities and improve patient care for underrepresented communities.
What You Will Bring
We know that talent comes in many forms and from diverse backgrounds. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. Your unique experience and perspective may be exactly what we need.
Essential Skills & Experience:
Experience delivering technology-driven solutions with measurable outcomes in healthcare systems.
A proven ability to build strong, trusting relationships across diverse teams and stakeholders.
Success in developing business cases and securing resources for high-impact, innovative projects.
Strong communication skills—able to simplify technical concepts and present them in a way that connects with everyone.
Background in healthcare, ideally within hospital settings, with awareness of healthcare challenges and opportunities.
Ability to problem-solve, adapt quickly, and navigate changing business priorities.
A collaborative mindset, valuing teamwork, feedback, and results.
Awareness of emerging IT trends and tools that can reduce barriers to care and improve healthcare equity.
Desirable Skills & Experience:
A degree or relevant qualification in business, healthcare, or a related field.
Experience in the biopharma industry or working with healthcare systems globally.
Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools like Power BI, PowerApps, and Excel.
Experience collaborating across diverse, cross-functional, and multicultural teams.
Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca, we celebrate diversity because we know it fuels innovation. We are committed to building a workplace that is inclusive, equitable, and accessible to all—where differences are embraced, and everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
Here’s what you can expect:
Belonging: Be part of a supportive environment where your perspectives, experiences, and voice matter.
Growth: Access opportunities for personal and professional development to advance your career.
Impact: Play a key role in improving healthcare systems and addressing the needs of underserved communities.
Flexibility: With our hybrid work model, you’ll have the flexibility to work both collaboratively in the office and independently from home.
We are stronger when we bring diverse voices together. Whether your background is traditional or non-traditional, your talent, ideas, and experiences will help us transform healthcare for the better.
Ready to Make a Real Impact?
If you’re driven by purpose and ready to contribute to a more equitable, innovative healthcare system, we want to hear from you.
Apply Today and bring your skills, your ideas, and your authentic self to AstraZeneca as we push boundaries to deliver better care for patients everywhere.
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.
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.
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.
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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