Organization Effectiveness Lead

WHY JOIN US?

At AstraZeneca, we are dedicated to being a Great Place to Work, where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. With an ambitious goal of delivering 20 new medicines by 2030, there is no better place to make a difference in medicine, for patients, and in society.

Join us on this exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare. Our inclusive culture champions diversity and collaboration, and we are always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. As part of our team, you'll contribute to groundbreaking advancements that will shape a healthier future for people everywhere. Be a catalyst for change at AstraZeneca, where your work will have a real impact on improving people's lives.

Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office is purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.

About the Opportunity:

Are you ready to shape the future of organizational strategy in a rapidly evolving environment? As the Organization Effectiveness Lead at AstraZeneca, you'll be at the forefront of transforming our business strategy into actionable plans that drive value across the organization.

Partnering with business and HR leaders, you'll assess our current state and operating model, guiding us through the integration of AI technologies and ensuring a harmonious balance between technological advancement and human expertise. Your insights will be pivotal in navigating the transformational impact of AI on our workforce, processes, and structures. Reporting directly to the Organization Effectiveness Practice Director, you'll lead high-impact projects that enhance our competitive edge in an AI-enhanced business landscape.

Accountabilities:

• Collaborate with HR business partners and AstraZeneca leaders to identify high-value OD/OE opportunities that drive enterprise success.

• Drive strategic capability effectiveness, including assessing AI readiness and integration strategies.

• Support organizational adaptation to AI implementation, focusing on workforce planning, role redesign, and change management.

• Advise on human-in-the-loop strategies to ensure appropriate oversight in AI-enabled workflows.

• Bring external insights and industry trends to enhance AstraZeneca's organization.

• Build linkages across the organization, designing work for future needs rather than current structures.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required

• 10+ years of experience leading organizational change, either internally or through consulting

• Strong understanding of AI technologies and their implications for organizational design, workforce planning, and human-AI collaboration

• Proven ability to assess organizational readiness and design interventions that support transformation

• Experience working in global, matrixed, and multicultural environments

• Ability to conduct complex organizational analyses and translate insights into clear OE/OD strategies

• Strong consulting skills, including diagnosing issues, shaping solutions, and enabling capability building

• Skilled at influencing senior leaders and managing stakeholder expectations

• Demonstrated success in leading projects independently and navigating ambiguity

• Ability to coach and advise HR and business leaders on organization challenges, including role redesign and AI-enabled ways of working

• High learning agility, integrity, and sound judgment

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills

• Enterprise mindset with ability to integrate across functions, geographies, and HR practices

Desirable for the Role:

• Management Consulting experience

• Advanced degree and/or professional certifications preferred

• MBA or Master’s in Organization Effectiveness or behavior or equivalent experience (i.e., BS with 8 – 12 years of OD experience)

SO, WHAT’S NEXT?

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete the full application on our website at your earliest convenience – it is the only way that our Recruiter and Hiring Manager can know that you feel well qualified for this opportunity.  If you know someone who would be a great fit, please share this posting with them.

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AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com.

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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.