Job Description

At AstraZeneca we believe in the potential of our people and that you\xe2\x80\x99ll develop beyond what you thought possible. We make the most of your skills and passion by actively supporting you to see what you can achieve no matter where you start with us.

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world\'s most serious diseases. AstraZeneca is one of only a handful of pure-play biopharmaceutical companies to span the entire value chain of a medicine from discovery, early- and late-stage development to manufacturing and distribution, and the global commercialisation of primary care, specialty care-led and specialty care medicines that transform lives. Our primary focus is on three key areas of healthcare: Cardiovascular and Metabolic disease (CVMD); Oncology; and Respiratory, Inflammation and Autoimmunity (RIA). We are also active in the Infection, Neuroscience and Gastrointestinal (ING) disease areas.

We are looking to appoint a Head of IT & Digital for Malaysia, who will lead and have overall accountability for all information technology (including digital, commercial, business intelligence, internal excellence, and innovative projects) in front of country leadership. The successful candidate will be a strategic, proactive partner to the business that is both an expert in our commercial and medical business as well as technology.

Our ambition is to be pioneering in health care industry in identifying suitable technology to help patients.

Asia Area Commercial consists of India, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, and Vietnam. We have a total of about 3,400 employees and a revenue of close to US$1.24 billion. Asia Area is a dynamic, collaborative, and fast-growing business. Note that China, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand are not in scope for this role.

Background of the Role

At AstraZeneca, our IT organisation is pushing the boundaries of technology to enable the digitisation and transformation of the business. In Commercial IT we have moved from a traditional, reactive IT function to a more strategic, proactive, value-generating team. We are focussed on smoothing the patient and HCP journey through Digital Innovation and supporting the growth of the business through impactful launches, field effectiveness and digital / Omnichannel capabilities \xe2\x80\x93 all founded on deep partnerships with our business colleagues. The role will have an established link between commercial leadership, particularly the country president.

Accountabilities

• Hold full accountability for all aspects of information technology in Malaysia, including (but not limited to) digital engagement, commercial platforms, patient support, business intelligence, internal tools, hardware and infrastructure, and innovation.
• Handle the IT&D budget for Malaysia, prioritising any spend on the greatest value generating items while respecting cost targets.
• Create relationships with customer facing and enabling functions\xe2\x80\x99 stakeholders, developing deep understanding of the business future direction, strategies and needs.
• Provide strategic input to commercial and medical teams within Malaysia particularly to members of the country leadership team, with a focus on digital uplift and innovation.
• Develop a short-term plan and long-term roadmap to deliver business success through technology for the market.
• Manage the IT team in Malaysia and ensure they deliver high performance and success.
• Coordinate with other stakeholders in the wider international team, including (but not limited to) Campus IT, Asia IT&D service-line managers, technical teams (including GTC) and International functional leads.
• Ensure business satisfaction of IT hardware and software is high, based on regular engagement surveys with the commercial / medical teams and leadership.

Education, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Strong experience in all aspects of information technology, including both hardware and software
• Experience of leadership in a complex/geographical context
• Entrepreneur, proactive mindset with excellent business awareness and understanding
• Experience managing teams, with excellent team-working skills (especially in a culturally diverse environment) and a willingness to get alongside issues, provide clear direction and drive results
• Excellent team-working skills (especially in a culturally diverse, demanding environment) and a willingness to get alongside issues, provide clear direction and drive results
• Ability to develop and create compelling business cases to promote new technologies and outcomes to the business

Date Posted 18-Apr-2023

Closing Date 17-Mei-2023

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.

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