The Head of GBS Operations & Enabling Units Services will shape and lead the shared services strategy for Legal, Compliance, Finance and Operations, driving value through innovation and expertise
Job Summary
The Head of GBS Operations & Enabling Units Services will shape and lead the shared services strategy for Legal, Compliance, Finance and Operations, driving value through innovation and expertise.
This role offers the opportunity to lead a large, complex function and multi-disciplinary team to deliver high quality services globally while embracing new technology and continuous improvement.
AstraZeneca fosters an inclusive culture that champions diversity, collaboration, and lifelong learning, balancing in-person work with individual flexibility.
Matching Summary
The Head of GBS Operations & Enabling Units Services will shape and lead the shared services strategy for Legal, Compliance, Finance and Operations, driving value through innovation and expertise.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Shared services management
Legal Compliance Finance Operations expertise
Global business services leadership
Process and continuous improvement
Vendor management and relationship building
Stakeholder engagement and influence
Strategic planning and execution
Nice-to-have
Disruptive thinking and innovation
Cross-cultural team leadership
Entrepreneurial drive
Inclusive high performance team building
External benchmarking and best practices
Agile delivery techniques
Key Requirements
Over 10 years pharmaceutical/biotechnology executive experience
Proven leadership in shared services or Legal Compliance Finance Operations
Experience developing and delivering GBS capabilities
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
Track record of attracting and developing diverse teams