Job Description

Do you have expertise in, and passion for, talent management and capability development? At AstraZeneca every one of our employees make a difference to patient lives everyday. Our mission is ambitious, and it takes the skills of a collaborative team to really deliver on what science can do and to always put patients first. We need great people who share our passion for science and have the drive and determination to meet the unmet needs of patients around the world. If youre swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then youre our kind of person.

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, innovation-driven BioPharmaceutical business that focuses

on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for

some of the worlds most serious diseases. But were more than one of the worlds

leading pharmaceutical companies. We are on a journey to bring life-saving medicines to patients. Our role in contributing to decreasing mortality rates globally is clear - shaping the future by spotting a scientifically-led commercial opportunity and acting now to operationalise and scale it.

A core function of the business, we are valued partners who are trusted to do the right thing. We believe its not just about getting the best solution, its also about doing it the right way - ethics, compliance and transparency are front and centre of everything we do.

Join a talented global team thats powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients, every day. The fuel behind our evolving, rapidly growing enterprise, were here to help unlock the power of what science can do and ultimately have a big impact on patients lives.

What youll do

Based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, you will be part of the Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines (SIMP) HR Center of Excellence (CoE) team, taking a leading role in the Talent & Development (T&D) agenda for Malaysia and Indonesia, as well as contributing to regional and global T&D projects. You will connect the dots between talent acquisition, leadership development, succession management, inclusion & diversity, and strategic workforce plans to optimize the integrated talent management ecosystem and create holistic T&D strategies in partnership with HRBPs and business leaders.

• Acting as an internal consultant, assess and diagnose learning and training opportunities to ensure employees have access to a range of individual development solutions to address their needs. This may include team effectiveness, team engagement, change management, cultural change, and innovation.
• Leverage internal centre of expertise tools, programs and resources and adapt for local applicability
• Design and deliver people development resources and programs that address priority group development needs
• Manage the learning budget, including all related processes
• Prepare business units for and facilitate an outcomes-focused talent review, as well as translate talent review outcomes into innovative talent and development strategies and interventions that build business critical role pipeline strength and retention of high- potential professionals

• Implement best practice solutions to identify potential and accelerate succession candidate readiness using objective and reliable mechanisms such as assessments, psychometrics, development centres.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and T&D CoE to share talent data and insights that enable internal growth and vacancy fills, including graduate schemes
• Align and engage teams in a vision, work with and through others to accomplish a goal and measure outcomes to tell a compelling talent story, inspiring commitment and behavior change.

Essential for the role

• Bachelors degree
• Experience in diagnosing, designing and delivering T&D interventions in a CoE or HR business partnering role
• Ability to identify potential, accelerate development of critical capabilities through targeted interventions and mobilize talent across the readiness spectrum for the benefit of growth and development
• Ability to express complex ideas and strategies in clear and compelling ways to multiple stakeholder groups leveraging data and business insights
• Ability to spot future opportunities in talent, create a compelling vision, inspire commitment and optimize performance in direct and matrixed teams

Desirable for the role

• Masters or qualification in talent management and/or learning and development related field
• Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech or shared services
• Knowledge and application in using learning management systems

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca were dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. Theres 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. Were on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, whats next!

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we cant wait to hear from you.

Where can I find out more?

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Date Posted 30-Jan-2024

Closing Date 28-Feb-2024

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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