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AstraZeneca · 2 days ago

Global Head of Early Careers and Learning, BioPharma R&D

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

AstraZeneca is seeking a senior leader to lead Early Careers and Learning in BioPharma R&D. This role will shape our global strategy for early careers and learning, focusing on building a robust pipeline of early talent and driving future-focused learning in R&D.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Lead the global early careers and learning strategy and team for BioPharma R&D

Partner with key R&D stakeholders to build on the established early talent programs in the US, UK and Europe to design, launch, and oversee new complementary early talent programs in North America and at other growth sites

Lead and manage the global Early Careers and Learning Team in BioPharma R&D, with staff based in the UK, Barcelona and Warsaw

Build and maintain strong relationships with universities, colleges, and professional bodies in the Boston, Gaithersburg area and beyond, coordinating joint initiatives and facilitating collaborations involving early talent

Work with the Global Early Talent Acquisition teams, in particular in the US and other growth sites, to drive efforts to promote the organization as an employer of choice for students and recent graduates, including career fairs, campus presentations, and digital outreach

Lead learning to ensure a clear strategy for R&D’s future learning is in place and delivered, aligned with R&D’s 2030 goals

Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., R&D leadership team including SET members, HR partners, Global Early Careers team, departmental leaders) to identify business needs and ensure alignment of early careers initiatives

Ensure programs adhere to legal, regulatory, and ethical standards, incorporating best practice from both the US and international contexts

Monitor, evaluate, and report on program effectiveness, using data and feedback to drive continuous improvement

Qualification

Early careers strategyScientific R&D experienceStakeholder engagementLeadershipTeam managementUS employment lawData-driven decision-makingNetwork buildingFinancial acumenOutstanding communicationStrategic thinker

Required

Bachelor's or higher degree in a scientific, technical, Human Resources or Business Administration -focused discipline (advanced qualifications highly desirable)

Substantial experience leading early careers and learning in a scientific R&D environment, preferably within a large or complex organization

Experience in large pharma is highly preferable and experience working across our 3 strategic countries, US, UK, Sweden and our multi-functional hubs, Barcelona, Bangalore, Poland would be highly desirable

Knowledge of the US academic landscape, especially in the Boston area, is essential

Knowledge of US employment law, and/or academic contracting requirements, is desirable

Senior stakeholder influence with a proven ability to operate at executive levels and in complex, matrixed environments

Network building internally and externally with scientists and academics

Proven leadership and team management abilities

Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to program delivery

Outstanding communication and presentation skills

Leadership and strong focus on AI, digital and technology

Financial acumen and experience of managing large global budgets

Data‑driven decision‑making with strong analytical and quantitative skills; experience defining and using learning/talent analytics

Company

AstraZeneca

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AstraZeneca is a pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets prescription medicines. It is a sub-organization of Investor.

Founded in 1999