Do you have strong organizational skills, a proactive mindset and the passion for pushing assignments through to execution? Would you like to use your experience to support a company that turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you! 

At AstraZeneca every one of our employees makes a difference to patient lives every day. Each and every one of us believes that science has the ability to change lives and that to deliver this takes many people with many skill sets. When we deliver a life-changing medicine, that success comes from the combined efforts of all of our people. 

Partner closely with the AIto Transform Care (AITC)Strategy & Ops Lead to build and maintain a structured, transparent, and strategically aligned AI solutions portfolio - ensuringAITCprojects areclearly defined,managed, andtracked–delivering measurable impactto patients, healthcare professional and healthcare systemsAstheAITCteammanagemultiplehigh-priority initiatives, this rolewillserve as a critical link between strategy and execution, ensuring that the overall portfolioremainscoherent, aligned, and deliverable in practice.

Beyond portfolio oversightand reporting, the role holder isalsoexpected tosupportselectedflagship AITCsolutions–serving as aninternal acceleratortoremove barriers, sharpen narratives, and drive delivery momentumwhererequired

Responsibilities

• Portfolio Architecture & Oversight:Own and continuously refinea comprehensive, up-to-dateoverview of all AI solutions developed and deployed across AITC. Ensure initiativesareclearly scoped,defined, and mapped to AITC's strategic priorities and AI30 objectives –maintaininga single sourceof truth for the portfolio that leadership can rely on for decision-making.

• Strategic Prioritization & Investment Decisions:Support the AITC LT in prioriti zing initiatives across the portfolio–balancing strategic valuewithresource availabilityand ability to deliver Provide structured analysis and recommendations to inform go/no-go decisions, resource allocation, and sequencing of programs.

• Performance & Impact Measurement:Work closely with program leads to define and track benefits realization plans for each AI solution – ensuring that expected clinical, operational, and commercial outcomes are clearly articulated, measured, and reported. Connect portfolio outcomes to AITC's KPI framework and AI30 scorecard metrics.

• Governance & Portfolio Reviews:Design and run the AITC portfolio governance process, including regular portfolio review forums with the LT. Prepare portfolio-level materials for internal governance, EAI LT engagement, and strategic planning cycles. Ensure decision-making across the portfolio is structured, consistent, and well-documented.

• Interdependency & Risk Management:Proactively identifyand manage interdependencies, resource conflicts, and delivery risks across the portfolio. Work with program leads and functional partners to resolve issues before they affect delivery timelines or strategic commitments.

• Stakeholder Communication:Serve as the primary point of contact for portfolio-level visibility across AITC –synthesizing complex, multi-program information into clear, accessible updates for the LT, EAI leadership, and cross-functional partners. Translate portfolio data into strategic narratives that reinforce AITC's value and progress.

• StrategicSolutions SupportAct as an embedded strategic partner to project leads driving high-priority AITC solutions— helping to unblock barriers, sharpen project narratives, coordinate cross-functional inputs, and drive momentum where external visibility or internal alignment is needed.

Essential requirements

The ideal candidate combinesproject managementexpertisewiththe ability tooperateeffectively in a dynamic, fast-paced, and evolving environment, alongsidea genuine understanding of AIanddata-driven solutions in a complex, matrixedorganization

• Experience building structure and governance across a portfolio, ensuring initiatives are clearly scoped, prioritized, tracked, and aligned to strategicobjectives

• Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives or workstreams simultaneously, with strong organizational discipline and attention to detail.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on execution and outcomes

• Strongcommunicationskills–able to synthesize complex information into clear, concise, executive-ready materials for senior stakeholders.

• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills–able to build trusted relationships across diverse, cross-functional, and international teams.

• Good understanding of AI, data-driven solutions, or digital innovation, with the ability to engage credibly with project leads and leadership.

• High levelof ownership, proactivity, and commitment to delivery excellence

Desirable qualifications

• Experience in AI, digital health, or data-driven transformation programs.

• Background in portfolio governance, prioritization, benefits tracking, or KPI reporting.

• Experience working in the pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or life sciences industry.

• Familiarity with strategic planning cycles, investment decisions, or business case development.

• Experience supporting senior leadership teams in a complex, matrixed, international organization.

• Strong capability with Microsoft 365, especially PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and SharePointas well as collaboration and reporting tools

• Additionallanguages, especially Spanish,French,andorGermanare an advantage.

Why AstraZeneca?