Head Of Gbs Multifunctional Services

AstraZeneca

Lisbon, Portugal
Global business services leadership
Service management and governance
Digital enablement and ai transformation
The Head of GBS Multifunctional Services will lead the creation and maturation of a cohesive Enterprise Services function that delivers reliable, high quality, and cost-effective services across the enterprise

Job Summary

  • The Head of GBS Multifunctional Services will lead the creation and maturation of a cohesive Enterprise Services function that delivers reliable, high quality, and cost-effective services across the enterprise.
  • This role sets strategy, builds the operating model, and drives execution through robust governance, service management, and continuous improvement while leading a globally dispersed team.
  • AstraZeneca offers an inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, empowering employees to push boundaries and make a difference in healthcare.

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The Head of GBS Multifunctional Services will lead the creation and maturation of a cohesive Enterprise Services function that delivers reliable, high quality, and cost-effective services across the enterprise.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Global Business Services leadership
  • Service management and governance
  • Digital enablement and AI transformation
  • Stakeholder management at senior level
  • Financial management and P&L ownership
  • Continuous improvement and Lean/Agile practices

Nice-to-have

  • Customer centric mindset and design thinking
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Talent management and succession planning
  • Change management and communications
  • Risk, control and compliance frameworks

Key Requirements

  • Extensive experience in Global Business Services leadership
  • Experience managing shared services with legal or compliance requirements
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with senior leaders
  • Experience with digital and AI assisted transformations
  • Strategic thinking and commercial acumen
  • Knowledge of ERP, ITSM, RPA, and AI-enabled tools

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