Why choose AstraZeneca Spain?
AstraZeneca Spain is a rising force in our global business. With headquarters in Madrid and our global hub in Barcelona, we’ve become an important international centre of excellence in the fight against critical disease. Boasting vibrant universities and business schools, the Barcelona ecosystem is a place where scientists can thrive. We attract a diverse workforce from across the globe, shining a beacon for innovation in a country that’s committed to clinical development.
We invite you to bring your talents to Barcelona where our respiratory medicine R&D and Global Marketing centre offers opportunities in R&D, IT, Commercial and HR. Or join us in Madrid and shape our growth in our BUs (Respiratory, Oncology & CVRM ), and a range of Corporate functions. Additionally, you can find sales roles throughout the country. Together, we’re contributing to a world-leading pipeline of therapeutics and delivering life-changing medicines to patients.
Who do we look for?
Calling all tech innovators, ownership takers, challenge seekers and proactive collaborators. At AstraZeneca Spain, breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicine for the world's most complex diseases. Alongside technical expertise, colleagues have the resilience, energy and collaborative mindset to change lanes, work with different teams and start projects from scratch.
Here, diverse minds and bold disruptors can meaningfully impact the future of healthcare using cutting-edge technology. Whether you join us in Madrid or Barcelona, you can make a tangible impact within a global biopharmaceutical company that invests in your future. Join a talented global team that's powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients every day.
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.
Diverse collaborators
This is a speak-up culture that values collaboration. You’ll proactively bring your unique perspectives, experiences and skills to the table and seek the same from others. With our international team composition and the need for fast-paced collaboration, you’ll always be building new connections with colleagues.
Cutting-edge innovators
When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that embraces digital technology and data to transform the way we work and the work we do. Every day, you’ll help make history, empowered to ignite your creativity and build something enduring.
Resilient trailblazers
Here, the answers aren’t always available. So, you’ll need to bring a fearless, self-starter mindset to navigate uncharted territories. You’ll harness your ceaseless energy to discover and make the necessary connections with colleagues to shape the future and achieve maximum impact.
Agile movers
Seize ownership and excel with autonomy to enjoy the constant rush of ground-breaking discovery. Your ability to anticipate sudden shifts and adapt swiftly will prove critical as you make your mark in an environment that rewards initiative and resilience.
Responsibilities
Product Owner – Enterprise Data Sharing
Introduction to role
The Enterprise Data Office Data Value Realization team is seeking a Product Owner to join us with expertise in Data Sharing, Data Collaboration (Trusted Research Environment), and Legal/Compliance/Governance around these services. The role will be responsible for overseeing the development and maintenance of our Data Sharing & Teamwork capabilities as well as the development of any supporting processes/governance frameworks and associated organisational change activities. This role demands close collaboration with multi-functional and cross-SET area teams to ensure that our capabilities, data governance tools, and processes meet the highest standards and partner needs.
Accountabilities
• Vision and Strategy: Define and communicate a clear Enterprise vision for Enterprise Data Sharing, aligned with company objectives and partner needs.
• Customer Engagement: Work predominantly with the SET area Data Offices and Business Technology Groups, acting as a liaison between business users, technical teams, and other collaborators.
• Roadmap Development: Build and maintain a product roadmap that communicates the planned steps to achieve the vision. Oversee the development of the supporting technology stack in conjunction with engineering and architecture to ensure it continues to meet and adapt to the needs of the business as well as alignment with industry standard methodologies.
• Backlog Management: Build, manage, and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring that the delivery team is working on the most impactful tasks to deliver value.
• Governance Processes: Develop robust processes for the Enterprise Data Sharing governance in line with Enterprise Data Governance Standards and Frameworks.
• Enterprise Demand Management & Onboarding Process: Own and define the enterprise process for onboarding internal and external collaborators, ensuring alignment with the enterprise governance framework.
• Performance Metrics: Establish and monitor key performance indicators to measure product performance and advise decision-making.
• Training and Documentation: Ensure that comprehensive training materials and documentation are available for end-users and customers.
• Communication Strategy: Develop and implement a communication strategy and plan for EDSC capabilities in alignment with defined enterprise communication standards and best practices, collaborating closely with the enterprise communication lead.
Essential Skills/Experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) qualified or similar, with an understanding of data management frameworks and principles.
• Demonstrable experience as a Product Owner, Data Engineering lead or similar role in the field of data governance, management and engineering.
• Strong familiarity with data management technologies.
• Solid grasp of the principles of data engineering.
• Prior technical experience with data platforms and infrastructure (e.g AWS/Snowflake).
• Experience with, and the ability to lead, agile development teams.
• Ability to work optimally with multi-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority in matrix structures.
Desirable Skills/Experience
• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or similar Agile certification/experience.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry and understanding of the specific regulatory and data governance requirements.
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to encourage 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.
A diverse group, we're united by our need to learn. Proud of our team, from early talent onwards, we celebrate our different backgrounds, skills, and experiences. Fuelled by diversity of thought, this is a place to challenge the status quo, bring fresh perspectives, and continuously learn.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now!
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, inclusivity, balance and sustainability. Discover what a career at AstraZeneca could mean for you.
An award-winning company
We're passionate about being a great place to work, and 84% of our employees would recommend us as an employer. We've been recognised as a Top Employer in Spain, an EFR Family Responsible Business, and we achieved third place in Forbes Spain's Top 50 Best Places to Work list.
Inclusive environment
Diversity and inclusion are embedded in everything we do, and our different views, experiences and strengths enrich our culture. There's no salary gap at AstraZeneca, and the number of female employees has increased by four per cent over the last three years. We've also made all positions fully accessible.
Work-life balance
Your wellbeing means a lot to us, and we're here to support you through all of life's ups and downs. That's why we offer an unpaid leave policy, annual leave, reduced-hours timetables and a host of benefits, including a retirement plan, long service award, and health and travel insurance.
Sustainability initiatives
We're committed to harnessing the power of science to become a more sustainable business. We've reduced our carbon footprint by over 9,000 kg of CO2 over the last two years, and we lead the European GoGreen Project, which aims to introduce environmentally friendly options in our fleet of corporate vehicles.
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