Director,Strategy and Business Performance

Job Title: Director, Strategy and Performance

Career Level - F

Introduction to role

The Director, Strategy & Performance, in partnership with the Bangalore Hub leadership team, plays a key role in owning the development and execution of strategic priorities. This role requires an understanding of the overall strategy of the organization, functions present in the hub, and effectively communicating the value proposition and performance to team members. This position sits on the Leadership team of the Hub and reports directly to the Hub Director.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the business and execute strategy in partnership with key team members
• Analyze business demand and opportunities for growth for informed decision-making and strategic planning
• Drive growth and maturity of the hub by incorporating external insights, prioritizing high-impact projects, and collaborating with Leadership teams in executing strategic initiatives to build future capabilities
• Develop and drive the scorecard, operational metrics, and assist Hub Director in driving robust governance by measurement, monitoring, and reporting of performance indicators and provide insights for continuous improvements
• Enable collection and dissemination of information to articulate the Hub value proposition to internal team members
• Lead and implement internal and external communication strategy for the Hub
• Build positive relationships with key collaborators in India and globally to influence and drive strategic alignment
• Ensure compliance to internal standards, documentation, and partner with leads for audits
• Develop and implement ‘Business Continuity Plan’ and ‘Crisis Management Plan’ for the Hub in association with the Functional and Enabling Leads and counterparts based in other geographies
• Solution critical ad-hoc requirements of the Hub Leadership team related to organizational information and business planning

• Proven experience as Business Partner/Strategy Leader in Global Capability Centre (GCC)
• Strong analytical skills to analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and identify potential opportunities and risks
• Proficiency in using data to advise decision-making and measure performance against key metrics
• Ability to lead and empower cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives
• Proven ability to work across various functions, provide strategic inputs, and get team member buy-in
• Good understanding of deploying important metrics for enhanced business performance and using benchmarking for effective target setting
• Outstanding communication skills, facilitation, interpersonal, and Data Visualization skills
• Positive relationship leadership skills and ability to work optimally in a matrix organization
• Ability to synthesize sophisticated information and tell a compelling story about value and performance
• Understanding of market dynamics and familiarity with industry standard methodologies and benchmarks in strategy and performance management

• Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
• MBA or sophisticated business degree preferred

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash daring thinking with the power to encourage life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace, and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and daring world.

At AstraZeneca, you will be part of a team of specialists that is valued and crucial to our growth. We encourage entrepreneurial thinking in a creative yet rigorous environment. Our diverse network works inclusively together to find new solutions that accelerate our impact. We are committed to investing in your growth and development, keeping you ahead of your peers. Here, you can make a substantial impact on people's lives, society, and our planet.

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.