AstraZeneca

Technology

ExecutiveDirectorCommercialITBusinessPartner

AED 750–1100k ~AI est. Dubai, United Arab Emirates FULL TIME
The Brief

“Executive Director - Commercial IT Business Partner at AstraZeneca. Skills: Technology strategy, AI partnership, Global delivery, Architecture. Define International technology strategy. Create phased delivery plan”

What You'll Achieve.

Co-own outcomes; Ensure solutions are secure; Ensure solutions are scalable; Improve patient care; Scale machine learning models

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Degree in Computer Science, 20+ years commercial IT experience, Experience with CRM platforms, Experience with MarTech, Experience with enterprise data solutions, Capability in crafting AI data foundations, Experience executing IT strategy, Experience in regulated multinational environments, Financial acumen to manage technology budgets, Communication skills to translate architectural concepts, Demonstrated leadership, Ability to influence stakeholders

Nice to Have

Master's degree, MBA, Certifications in Enterprise Architecture, Certifications in Agile delivery, Pharmaceutical industry background, Life sciences industry background, Experience in emerging markets, Experience navigating varying regulations, Experience partnering with business-owned AI functions, Experience partnering with business-owned digital functions, Experience partnering with business-owned data science functions, Experience scaling machine learning models

What You'll Do.

Define International technology strategy

Create phased delivery plan

Provide leadership for commercial AI roadmap

Accelerate enterprise solution adoption

Embed security and compliance standards

Establish clear ownership boundaries

Adapt AI-ready data foundations

Engage partners with regional expertise

Manage International technology budget

Lead cross-border team

Foster culture of continuous improvement

Hold joint accountability for regulatory strategies

Hold joint accountability for control strategies

Hold joint accountability for security strategies

Ensure accurate management reporting

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Senior technology partner; Regional Digital Leader; Cross-border team; Scientists; Engineers; Commercial leaders

Communication Scope

Translate architectural concepts

Process & Methodology

Phased delivery plan, Agile delivery methodologies

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