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
As a global science-led biopharmaceutical company, ultimately our aim is to find solutions that prevent, treat and even cure some of the world’s most complex diseases. A strong team, we are united and motivated by our shared purpose – to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. A vibrant environment where passion, determination and resilience is central to our purpose.
If you thrive in an energising environment where challenging work goes hand in hand with development – there is no better place to unlock and build a long-term career.
Reporting directly to the Global Early Talent Acquisition Lead, you will play a critical role in supporting the shaping, planning, and delivering the Early Talent Strategy across our global programmes based out of our key strategic/global hubs
This position offers a unique chance to work on impactful, high-visibility projects in a fast-paced, international environment, contributing directly to the success of AstraZeneca’s global Early Talent initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Support:
Assist in the coordination and execution of global early talent initiatives and other strategic HR projects, including the implementation of new technology/AI to assist with assessment, scheduling, and pipelines. - Project Planning:
Work closely with the Global Early Talent Lead and project team to develop detailed project plans with clear timelines and deliverables, such as early talent career events, global hiring plans, and manager trainings. - Stakeholder Engagement:
Support communication and collaboration with stakeholders across regions, gathering input, aligning expectations, and providing regular updates. - Risk and Issue Management:
Monitor project risks and issues, escalating concerns as needed and assisting in resolution efforts. - Progress Monitoring:
Track project milestones, timelines, and budgets to ensure alignment with objectives and deliverables. - Reporting & Insights:
Prepare and share regular status updates with the Global Early Talent Lead, project teams, and stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment. - Team Support:
Lead and provide guidance and support to a matrix team of early talent TAq partners, ensuring alignment to global processes and ways of working, and assisting with project tasks and processes whenever needed. - Process Optimization and External Landscape Analysis:
Drive the optimization of recruitment processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Stay informed about industry trends and conduct competitor analysis to identify best practices and innovative approaches in early talent acquisition.
Key Requirements:
- Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 2–3 years of experience as a project manager, ideally in talent acquisition or human resources.
- Strong understanding of recruitment processes and best practices.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency with project management tools and techniques.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Fluency in English (C1 level or above).
- Experience working in an international or cross-cultural environment.
- Demonstrated expertise with data analysis tools such as Excel and Power BI.
- Proficiency in data analytics with a strong aptitude for leveraging AI and cutting-edge technologies to improve talent acquisition processes.
- Tech-savvy with a curiosity and eagerness to learn and implement AI-driven solutions.
Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca, we believe in the power of collaboration and innovation to deliver exceptional results. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone can thrive.
Join us to be part of a global team that is passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and shaping the future of healthcare.
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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