Executive Director, Enterprise Process & Innovation

AstraZeneca

Base: $249,618.40 - $374,427.60 usd annual; bonus/...
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End-to-end process redesign across value chain
Ai operating model and governance in regulated environments
Cross-functional integrator for operations and commercial
AstraZeneca is seeking an Executive Director for Enterprise Process & Innovation to lead the integration of AI in end-to-end processes across Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Commercial sectors. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in redesigning processes, driving cross-functional collaboration, and delivering measurable business outcomes through AI

Job Summary

  • The role drives end-to-end process transformation by embedding AI into daily work across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Commercial functions to improve quality, speed, and patient impact.
  • Success requires acting as a cross-functional integrator to scale AI-enabled use cases from pilot to enterprise-wide capabilities while ensuring compliance in GxP and commercial settings.
  • The position offers the opportunity to shape how life-changing medicines reach patients faster by rewiring the enterprise to turn AI into everyday operating leverage.

Matching Summary

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AstraZeneca is seeking an Executive Director for Enterprise Process & Innovation to lead the integration of AI in end-to-end processes across Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Commercial sectors. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in redesigning processes, driving cross-functional collaboration, and delivering measurable business outcomes through AI.

Salary

Base: $249,618.40 - $374,427.60 USD Annual; Bonus/Equity: Short-term incentive bonus and equity-based long-term incentive program eligible; Benefits: 401(k), paid vacation/holidays, health/dental/vision coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • End-to-end process redesign across value chain
  • AI operating model and governance in regulated environments
  • Cross-functional integrator for Operations and Commercial
  • Decision-centric operating models implementation
  • Value realization and ROI tracking with Finance

Nice-to-have

  • Executive storytelling and change leadership skills
  • Talent development and succession planning
  • Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM
  • AI product thinking and MLOps proficiency
  • Building communities of practice in innovation

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred
  • Proven leadership in redesigning end-to-end processes
  • Experience deploying responsible AI in regulated manufacturing
  • Track record of orchestrating cross-functional squads

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