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
Job Title: Process OptimisationSeniorAnalyst
Location: Lisbon (hybrid)
Desired experience: 2 - 5 years
Introduction to the role:
We are a diverse,inclusiveand innovative group whoidentifies,buildsand deliversexcellent shared services (which everyone canleverage) to enable AstraZeneca to grow and change at speed. We are passionate about simple processes– making it easier to get vital,repeatable services done for our patients, for our customers, for our teams.
We focus on providing exceptional value that contributes to our company’s success and future by freeing up the business (our customers’)timeto push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines for patients. With the accomplishments,commitmentand passion that youmightbring,we areexcited about what wecanachieve together towards realizing AstraZeneca’s bold ambition.
Are you ready to take the lead in delivering an innovative pipeline of complex process re-engineering project opportunities?As a Process Optimisation (Senior) Analyst, you will be at the forefront of solving inefficiencies and unlockingadditionalvalue for the Automation/Process Miningexpertisewithin our team. This role is perfect for those witha strong desireto gain exposure to leading edge automation techniques, experience of project team management, and lead end-to-end process analysis & simplification.
When we put diverse teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challengeperceptions.That’swhy we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
Accountabilities:
Your main duties will include managing relationships with key business stakeholders at all levels,assistingwith the generation & prioritisation of opportunities across a range of ProcessAnalytics Servicescustomer groups, and leading projects independently or in collaboration with other streams of work and team members. You will alsobe responsible forassessing automation/process miningpossible enhancementsimplementations, business cost/benefit business cases, as well as change management activities to guide/support business readiness for transition to go-live. You will also have an opportunity to standardize processes by modelling them in a dedicated system.
Essential Skills/Experience:
- Six Sigma or Lean Management Green Belt certified alongside proven experience in the analysis & re-design of complex, multi-function business processes
- Demonstrated experienceinleadingmediumprofile projects/ change management activities
- Facilitating process discovery workshops across various stakeholder levels
- Hands-on Process Mapping experience (no specific tool)using BPMN 2.0
- Experience in improving service processesgoing throughdifferent functionsacross organization
- Strong stakeholder management, influencing & presentation/oral communication skills
- Energetic and self-motivated
- Strong analytical skills to be able to discover and interpret business requirements
- Critical thinking skills enabling challenging process findingsand solutions
- Strong time management skills with ability to work at pace, handling multiple tasks & projects at one time
- Comfortable with workingvirtually ina global environment
- Willingness to undertake some domestic/ international travel (asrequired)
- Fluency in English
Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Experience inparticipatingin service transition projects
- Significant experiencewithvarious related BPM capabilities i.e.AI,Process/Task Mining, Robotics Process Automation, Low Code automation, BPM, workflow tools.
- Experience and proven resultsinchangeimplementationprojects within the Pharma industry
- Experienceinworking in Agilemethodology
- Experience in workingwithBusinessInformationCentretool by GBTEC
- Experienceinworking globally
Why AstraZeneca?
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering,developingand commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca,we’rededicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit.
Ready to bring out the best in yourself and others? Join our dynamic environment where we work cross-functionally to succeed together. This is a place of great passion and pride. Where we work hard to build successful,inclusiveand diverse teams that collaborate across the enterprise and beyond.
Apply now to be part of a team that is driven by curiosity and our desire for change, forever connecting and consciously collaborating. Uncover new insights, challenge convention, push the boundaries and be heard above the crowd.
Date Posted
20-Mar-2026Closing Date
09-Apr-2026AstraZeneca 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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