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Introduction At AstraZeneca, we pride ourselves on crafting a collaborative culture that champions knowledge-sharing, ambitious thinking and innovation – ultimately providing employees with the opportunity to work across teams, functions and even the globe.      Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our offices are purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.     About Global Business Services In Global Business Services (GBS) we dare to change the way we work – we are brave, resilient and take smart risks with a focus on simplifying the way we work.  Through our global scale and diverse services, we look to drive value through our innovation and expertise.  This requires a team who see no boundaries, can collaborate, challenges the norm, feels empowered, and stays motivated and engaged.     In our role as a global business services group, we are passionate about working smarter, to free up time, free up money, protect value and provide new capabilities to the enterprise – all to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines.    GBS Project Services Join us in GBS Project Services and be part of the teams that contribute to life-saving medicines in oncology, immunology, rare disease, and other areas, improving millions of lives worldwide.  Drive innovation at the forefront of science and business by applying your experience and capabilities across diverse, cross-departmental opportunities in AI, data analytics, operations, finance and beyond. Our environment fosters collaboration and growth through comprehensive training and mentorship.    As part of GBS Project Services, you'll get to reimagine the role of professional services within AZ. Experience what it’s like to develop your talent and work in a ‘start-up’-like environment alongside teammates and internal customers with passion and deep expertise, offering unique opportunities for collaboration and creativity as you see a project end-to-end. We innovate to create impactful solutions for our company and our patients. We cultivate a supportive culture on a broad scale, enabling connection and cross-functional collaboration at the global and local level, allowing you to shape AstraZeneca's strategic direction and the goals of GBS Project Services for 2030 and beyond.   Director role Are you ready to make a big impact? As a Director in GBS Project Services, you'll lead complex global initiatives that transform how we deliver services and run operations. You'll use your knowledge of the industry and market trends to deliver initiatives that offer lasting benefits for our business customers.    In this role, you’ll work closely with our teams and top executives, offering advice on transformation and operations strategies while supporting the design and roll-out of complex programs. Yes, challenges will come your way, but with your skills and expertise, you'll be at the forefront of driving change, finding solutions, and delivering outcomes.    What you will do:   • Lead Global Initiatives: Set the strategic direction for projects, aligning them with the organization's overall goals and objectives. Coordinate and run projects of various complexities, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. Define and implement project governance to ensure alignment and accountability. • Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Foster a dynamic culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the consulting team to elevate se

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