Talent & Development Partner - Rare Disease

4 weeks ago


Mississauga, Canada AstraZeneca Full time

**Talent & Development Partner - Rare Disease Business Unit**

**ABOUT ASTRAZENECA**

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

Human Resources at AstraZeneca is a fast-paced, creative and purposeful environment where innovative thinking is encouraged. We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we need top talent whose curiosity, learning-agility and strong values orientation results in the delivery of high quality, impactful outcomes that accelerate our people and business success.

Our Talent & Development Centre of Excellence are shaping the way that we develop our talent pipeline, helping our people thrive and realise their full potential. Reporting to the Talent & Development Director, this is a newly created role that will have a big impact on the business, so we need a high energy individual to join a dynamic team. In return, you will have the opportunity to not only contribute to the success of the business but also develop a strong career as opportunities present themselves over the coming years.

**What you’ll do**

As Talent & Development Partner, you will support our Rare Disease Business Unit SET (Senior Executive Team) business area.

**Key accountabilities**:

- Deliver activities to accelerate the development of our high potential employees
- Partner with HRBPs to support, advise and facilitate meetings and workshops with VPs and Heads of department on all talent and development related topics
- Support T&D Director in collecting, reviewing and aggregating talent data; identify themes, trends, and insights
- Support in building the annual talent review cycle for your area in order to build and maintain succession plans and updated talent data
- Be an ambassador for the T&D CoE; offer and guide successful implementation of our products to employees, leaders, and HRBPs for your area. Provide insights and connections from your business area to the T&D CoE.
- Deliver education and awareness events to the business on the range CoE offerings
- Assist with coordination for development programs to include development centers and nomination-based programs
- Assist with T&D integration and harmonization activities related to acquisition of Alexion
- Facilitate senior Development Centres and VP Transition team events
- Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition CoE to build external succession insights, ensuring a full talent pipeline of ready now/ready later talent for all business-critical roles
- Provide guidance and support to early talent programmes (for example support with annual workshops, induction events etc)
- Contribute to building and maintaining Talent dashboards within the area you support and measuring return on investment
- When required, support your area with Talent & Development related projects
- Delegate for T&D Director at SET area HR Leadership Team meetings
- Support the running of development weeks and the development element of Town Halls
- Support with the preparation of Talent Reviews and SET engagements such as talent lunches and Board dinners

**Essential for the role**
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
- 7-10 years experience within an HRBP, HR Generalist, Learning & Development, Talent Management or related HR role
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in talent management, learning and development, organization development or HR Business partnering
- Demonstrated ability working globally with and/or leading projects
- Experience advising, facilitating and addressing groups and leaders
- Ability to effectively operate in an environment of constant change and able to work with ambiguity
- Demonstrated analytical mind, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated project management skills
- Collaboration and influencing skills to create partnerships to implement change; consistently displays a readiness and willingness to share knowledge; is open to different perspectives and to building consensus
- Believes in and champions our values and actively strive to build a culture of inclusion and diversity

**Desirable for the role**
- Master’s degree or MBA

**Why AstraZeneca?**

At AstraZeneca, we make a difference every day by delivering life-changing medicines to millions of people globally. Our purpose is ambitious and so is our approach. Becoming a more agile and creative company means building an inspiring culture where we celebrate bold thinking. We are curious, creative, and open to new ideas. Are you inspired by the possibilities of science to make a difference? Join us and become part of a Great Place to Work

**So, what’s next?**

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.

**Where can I find out more?**



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