ESSENTIAL SKILLS & CAPABILITY

• Degree, preferably in scientific or supply chain related subject, or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Experience of major transformation programs
• Proven experience of leading complex change
• Excellent understanding of project and change management approaches
• Management experience in a supply chain environment
• Experience of global working and strong cultural awareness.
• Excellent collaboration skills
• Business acumen and ability to work effectively across multiple SET areas
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good influencing, negotiating, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

• Experience of clinical supply chain
• Experience of working in major digital transformations.
• Knowledge of AZ R&D operating model
• SAP/OMP experience
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ABOUT THE ROLE

Lead the implementation of the CM&S transformation program in collaboration with the major change programs (Axial; End to End Clinical Trials Planning and major projects or CI initiatives) and the CM&S Leadership team delivering the committed business outcomes expected from the program whilst ensuring ongoing delivery of the portfolio of clinical trials.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designs and implements the overall CM&S transformation detailed program plan building a comprehensive change management strategy including communication, engagement, and training activities to ensure adoption.
• Ensures the program plan is fully aligned and coordinated with the broader scope of the Axial and End to End Clinical Trials Planning programs plus other CM&S projects (inc major CI initiatives).
• Develops and delivers a comprehensive communication strategy across CM&S and to other key stakeholders to inform, educate, align and engage people on progress of the transformation
• Works with the CM&S LT to develop and deliver a new CM&S organisational model (including the required culture to support it) across all roles and geographies to enable full exploitation of Axial; and End to End Planning digital and process changes
• Manages the capability uplift required by the new organisational model and ensures enduring capability programs are in place for all employees
• Tracks and reports KPIs related to the overall transformation program
• Ensures the change impact is managed across the various CM&S functions to avoid overloading the organisation whilst delivering the targeted business outcomes.
• Builds and delivers an effective stakeholder management plan for CM&S and other key interface groups.
• Identifies and effectively mitigates program risks
• Works with line managers to ensure rapid adoption of changes brought in by Axial and the End to End Planning programs
• Leads a network of change agents across CM&S and links in with change and communications leads in the Axial and End to End Planning programs