Associate Director, Change Management at AstraZeneca

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Change management, Project management, Communication, Relationship building, Influencing, Networking, Consulting, Stakeholder engagement, Strategic planning, Risk assessment, Process improvement, Business analysis, Leadership, Transformation management

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

What you'll do This role is a key member of the Strategy & Operations team in AI-EPIC. The role is accountable for developing and implementing change management strategies for one or multiple ongoing initiatives within the organization. Works closely with the EAI transformation office to ensure alignment of change impact across a portfolio of projects. Reports to the Head of Strategy & Operations. Provide change management leadership and support for major change initiatives Coordinate change across a number of projects ensuring change is delivered in a coordinated way Partner with project leaders and project managers on successful delivery of the initiative Ensure adherence to company change management frameworks Perform change impact assessments to identify key risks and resistance to successful implementation Develop and deliver on comprehensive partner engagement, communications, and training plans to ensure project success Create plans for measuring adoption and success of change May run work with external service providers Participates in AZ project management and change management communities of practice to share standard methodologies and findings Essential Criteria Expertise in change management, with a consistent record of delivering successful change projects Demonstrate strong communication and relationship building skills with the ability to influence others to achieve objectives Strong networking/consulting skills with good internal/external links Ability to interpret and communicate technical information into business language and in alignment with AZ business Consistent record in delivering high risk programme/projects and decision making Desirable Criteria Formal qualifications in change management, project management, and/or process improvement methodologies Experience of working in a global organisation with complex/geographical context Pharmaceutical R&D experience Working Model When we put unexpected 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 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. Why AstraZeneca #EAI At AstraZeneca, we're driven by purpose — becoming digitally-enabled to drive better outcomes for patients. In this role, you'll be the one making that change happen, partnering across functions to ensure our people and organisation successfully adopt new ways of working. You'll join a truly enterprise-wide effort that breaks down silos and unites diverse teams, with the freedom to take smart risks and shape how transformation lands across the business. Date Posted 04-may-2026 Closing Date 24-may-2026 Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation, please contact accommodations@Alexion.com. Alexion participates in E-Verify. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and 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’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.

Responsibilities

The Associate Director will develop and implement change management strategies for key initiatives within the AI-EPIC team. They will coordinate change across multiple projects, ensuring alignment and successful delivery through effective communication and stakeholder engagement.