Asso. Dir/sr. Manager Hr, Talent & Development

AstraZeneca

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Lead global talent review cycles
Architect and execute successor development committees
Manage talent assessment approaches and centers
** AstraZeneca is seeking an Associate Director/Senior Manager for HR, Talent & Development to lead talent review processes and succession planning, focusing on developing and managing talent pools within the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in talent management, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence senior leaders, with experience in multinational environments. Fluency in English and Mandarin is required, along with a preference for candidates with biopharma experience. **

Job Summary

  • This role leads the annual global talent review cycle and maintains quality succession pipelines across business functions.
  • The incumbent will architect talent committees to accelerate senior-level successors through individualized development plans.
  • Candidates must possess advanced facilitation skills and the ability to influence senior leaders to sponsor development actions.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** AstraZeneca is seeking an Associate Director/Senior Manager for HR, Talent & Development to lead talent review processes and succession planning, focusing on developing and managing talent pools within the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in talent management, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence senior leaders, with experience in multinational environments. Fluency in English and Mandarin is required, along with a preference for candidates with biopharma experience. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead global talent review cycles
  • Architect and execute successor development committees
  • Manage talent assessment approaches and centers
  • Design targeted learning interventions
  • Fluency in English and Mandarin

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in biopharma industry
  • Digital and AI fluency for analysis
  • Ability to operate in matrix environment
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Data-driven decision-making capabilities

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or above
  • Proven experience in multinational organizations
  • Fluency in English and Mandarin
  • Working knowledge of competency models and assessment tools

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