Senior Manager HR

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

Job Summary

At AstraZeneca, our HR team is at the heart of driving a high-performing, people-first culture. As a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP), you will play a strategic role in enabling business success by shaping and delivering impactful HR solutions. Reporting into the HR Vice President or Senior HRBP, this role is accountable for partnering with business leaders and HR colleagues globally to drive transformation, improve performance, and embed AstraZeneca’s people agenda.

You will influence strategic workforce decisions, lead change, and support talent initiatives while ensuring alignment with AZ’s global HR policies and frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

• Partner with functional leaders to translate business strategy into people and organization priorities
• Contribute to and influence the development of functional HR plans aligned with AZ’s long-term objectives
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and collaborate closely with global HRBPs

HR Program Design & Execution

• Design and deliver HR interventions across the full spectrum of HR—organization design, talent development, workforce planning, employee engagement, and performance management
• Ensure HR initiatives are aligned with AZ’s global HR agenda, values, and policies
• Engage with Centres of Excellence (e.g., Talent Acquisition, L&D, Reward) to co-create and implement integrated solutions

Change Management & Transformation

• Lead and support organizational change and transformation initiatives within the function
• Provide expert HR support on business change, including people transition, restructuring, and culture shifts
• Ensure business leaders are equipped to manage change effectively

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Own the end-to-end delivery of HR projects, ensuring clear scope, timelines, resource plans, and outcome tracking
• Manage risk, communication, and benefits realization associated with HR programs
• Build strong relationships across business and HR to ensure stakeholder alignment and engagement

Data-Driven People Insights

• Interpret people and organizational data to identify trends and drive data-led decision making
• Use insights to shape proactive solutions that improve team effectiveness, talent retention, and employee experience

Education, Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• Significant HRBP experience in a global, matrixed organization
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex HR initiatives and deliver measurable business outcomes
• Strong knowledge in one or more HR disciplines: Talent, ER, OD, Reward, or Learning
• Experience in influencing and collaborating with senior leadership

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification or certification in HR or Organizational Development
• Experience working within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences sector

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

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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.