Global Digital Solutions Delivery Lead at AstraZeneca

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Digital Solutions, Enterprise IT, Business Analysis, Project Management, Data Analytics, Cloud Data Architectures, Programming Languages, Statistical Analysis, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Communication, Teamwork, Quality Assurance, Risk Mitigation, Training, Interoperability

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven BioPharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. We are trusted partners who are connected and integrated across the global enterprise, working closely with all functions from Commercial to Manufacturing. It opens up greater development opportunities for more responsibility on a global scale. The Global Digital Solutions Delivery Lead is a connector across Enterprise IT, partnering closely with Tech, Solution Architects, and the Global Digital Strategy team. The role maintains strong awareness of the enterprise IT landscape—platforms, services, standards, and roadmaps—and translates business requirements into clear technical specifications while governing end‑to‑end delivery. Beyond coordination, the Lead can step in hands‑on to support tech backup and maintenance activities when needed, ensuring operational continuity. Operating across regions and platforms, the role shapes solution options with architects, documents end‑to‑end integrations and data flows, orchestrates releases with tech squads and vendors, and drives adoption to deliver measurable business outcomes aligned with enterprise architecture, security, data, and compliance guardrails. Typical Accountabilities Strategy Planning: Enterprise Landscape Awareness: Maintain an up‑to‑date view of enterprise platforms and services (ERP/CRM, integration, data/analytics, identity/security, collaboration, and infrastructure) and their roadmaps; identify opportunities to reuse services and accelerate delivery. Business Needs Assessment: Lead conversion of business objectives into scoped epics, user stories, and non‑functional requirements; co‑create business cases and benefits hypotheses with Global Digital Strategy. Technology Road‑mapping: Own delivery roadmaps and release plans aligned to global digital strategy and platform roadmaps; define MVP and phased iterations; highlight cross‑program dependencies and integration impacts. Solution Evaluation: Lead assessment of internal platforms and third‑party solutions with Solution Architects and Tech leads against enterprise standards (architecture principles, integration patterns, data models, security controls). Design and Architecture: Requirements and Design: Own detailed functional, data, interface, and reporting requirements; contribute to and challenge high‑level design; maintain traceability from strategy through design to testing and run. Interoperability: Define and document end‑to‑end data flows, APIs, and integration touchpoints with Integration/Data teams; ensure fit to enterprise patterns (eventing, ETL/ELT, API gateways, identity/IAM). Scalability and NFRs: Lead capture and validation of non‑functional requirements (performance, resilience, security, privacy, compliance) and ensure designs meet global guardrails and operational SLOs/SLAs. Development and Implementation: Technical Development & Guidance: Develop solutions according to business requirements and provide technical oversight during the implementation phase to ensure alignment with the architecture. Risk Mitigation: Identify and plan for potential risks associated with the technology solution. Quality Assurance: Oversee the quality of the implemented solutions, ensuring they meet specified requirements and performance criteria. Collaboration and Communication: Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with GFS leads and senior stakeholders, market senior stakeholders, project managers, and IT teams to communicate solution benefits and challenges. Documentation: Produce detailed documents outlining the architecture, implemented solutions, and guidelines for maintenance and scaling. Training: Conduct, facilitate or support digital upskilling training sessions to ensure the organization is equipped to effectively utilize the new solutions, including upskilling initiatives Ongoing Maintenance: Updates and Improvements: Maintain and support daily business systems and solutions. Regularly review the implemented solutions for opportunities to optimize or update based on business changes. Ensure ongoing stability and performance of operational environments. Issue Resolution: Provide expert advice for resolving any issues related to the architecture or implemented operational solutions. Performance Metrics: Monitor KPIs to assess the effectiveness of implemented solutions in meeting the operational strategy objectives. Essential Requirements Degree in Statistical, Computer Science, Mathematics or any related field Proven experience & capabilities in FineBI, FineReport, Tableau, Microsoft Power Platform & Fabric with Power BI and Copilot and other programming language i.e. Python, C#, Java, .NET, C++, Analytical tools i.e. R, Power Automate Familiar with mainstream databases such as Oracle and MySQL, and skilled in SQL; experience with cloud data architectures, e.g., Databricks, Azure, or AWS Experience in project development and management Experience in comprehensive data collection, organization, analysis, and modelling; big data related skills Good logical analysis skills, organizational and communication abilities, strong team spirit, and resilience under pressure Proficiencies: Problem Solving, Business Analysis, Teamwork - works well with culturally and geographically diverse teams, Communication and Project Management Desirable criteria: Experience in business case development for digital solutions and transformation initiatives Exposure to AI, machine learning, or IT implementation in business settings. Understanding of best practices in the pharmaceutical or life sciences sector 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. AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. We only employ individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised. Date Posted 23-Oct-2025 Closing Date 22-Nov-2025 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. 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 Global Digital Solutions Delivery Lead is responsible for translating business requirements into technical specifications and governing end-to-end delivery. The role involves maintaining awareness of the enterprise IT landscape and collaborating with various teams to ensure operational continuity and measurable business outcomes.