Director, Business Transformation

Director, Business TransformationGaithersburg, Mississauga Do you have an organizational mindset and can do attitude that enables you to deliver positive outcomes on high impact and complex projects? Are you looking to join a growing team that will design and deliver value-driven change to an organization?About AstraZenecaAt AstraZeneca, we are proud of our ground-breaking pipeline and continue to look for new ways to bring the best medicines to patients. We are building and fostering high-performing collaborative teams across the organization to help us deliver on our ambition. There’s no better time to join our global, growing enterprise as we lead the way for patients, healthcare and broader society.Enterprise Business Transformation teamOur team sits at the center of the enterprise, identifying and driving transformative opportunities for the entire organization. We lead cross-functional and enterprise-wide initiative to deliver transformative value and ensure we are at our best in delivering life saving medicines to patients.What you’ll doIn this role, you will report to the Head of Business Transformation and be accountable for the strategic and operational design and delivery of organizational transformation and change management projects. You’ll play a pivotal role collaborating with teams across the enterprise, while driving operational excellence, owning process improvements, optimizing strategic planning, and implementing change plans for the successful adoption and integration of the transformation.Responsibilities include: Proactively identify and shape new enterprise initiatives: Scan internal and external environments to spot emerging trends, technologies, and inefficiencies, turning insights into actionable initiatives that drive future value. Build strong connection with functional leadership teams and act as a thought partner in shaping new cross-functional initiatives and opportunities.Stay informed about industry shifts, market dynamics, and innovation trends.Encourage curiosity and experimentation to uncover new ways of creating impact.Shape and communicate strategic priorities and impact for transformation: Actively defines the desired outcome-based future state, articulates the purpose behind the change, and ensures every initiative directly supports the organization’s long-term objectives.Build the business case for change, including senior executive level presentations to make the case for investmentSee the “big picture” and understand how different parts of the organization interconnect.Identify long-term opportunities and anticipate future challenges.Lead and manage change through effective stakeholder engagement: Build trust by listening to concerns, aligning diverse perspectives, and guiding people through uncertainty using structured change management approaches.Apply proven change management frameworks (, ADKAR, Kotter’s 8 Steps).Develop and manage stakeholder engagement plan, building trust and alignment at all levels of the organizationShape and communicate the change narratives: Translate complex transformation goals into clear, inspiring messages that motivate teams, reinforce progress, and sustain belief in the vision.Build communication and engagement plan in line with change management and delivery roadmapTailor communication to different audiences, from executives to frontline teams.Create consistent, compelling narratives to maintain momentum and buy-in.Drive execution through rigorous project and program management: Organize cross-functional efforts, monitor progress against key milestones, and ensure that resources, risks, and dependencies are effectively managed to deliver measurable outcomes.Own and drive the operational delivery of 1 or more transformational workstreamsApply appropriate project management methodologies (Agile, Lean, PMBOK).Define KPIs and methodology for continuous monitoring and evaluation, taking action where needed to pivot and ensure ongoing progressManage budgets, timelines, dependencies, and risks with precision.Adapt quickly and make data-informed decisions: Continuously assess progress, learn from results, and use data insights to pivot strategies, ensuring the transformation stays relevant and impactful in a changing environment.Embrace ambiguity and foster a culture of continuous improvement.Analyze performance data to guide actions and demonstrate progress.Demonstrate resilience by sustaining momentum through setbacks, rapidly adapting plans with data-driven decisions, and role‑modeling transparent, trust‑building communication to maintain delivery confidence.Collaborate in building a transformation community of practice: Create spaces for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and capability building, fostering a culture where transformation expertise is shared and continuously developed across the organization.Engage in forums or networks to connect practitioners and share best practicesEmbed upskilling opportunities, coach and mentor more junior colleagues to help strengthen collective transformation capabilityEssential for the Role: Minimum 3-5 years professional experience in management consultancy and/or leading transformation programsUndergraduate degree with preference for graduate degree (MBA, Masters, MD or PhD preferred) or additional certificationStrong analytical and communication skillsEffective interpersonal and relationship management skills with consultative approach and ability to interact and build trustOperational effectiveness, highly organized process with follow throughStrong initiative to understand our core business goals and establish processes or programs to set direction, generate alignment and push forwardFinancial background and understanding of forecasts, budgets, financial activities and toolsResourceful, motivated, influential and proactive; able to prioritize in a fast-growing organizationExperience in strategic planning processes and tools and/or project management toolsDesirable for the RoleBackground/ experience in life sciencesUnderstanding of the pharmaceutical business (including R&D, Operations, Commercial)Experience in leading and managing alliances or strategic partnershipsExperience in translating business needs into a coordinated business proposal and plan for cross-functional senior leadership teamAbility to develop creative and simple solutions to complex problemsWhy AstraZeneca?At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.So, what’s next?Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours.Pay Transparency Date Posted27-Nov-2025Closing Date11-Dec-2025Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.