Job Title: Senior Director, Operations IT - Business Partner, Sourcing
Location : Macclesfield, UK
Introduction to role:
Are you ready to lead the charge in redefining IT solutions for global procurement and contract manufacturing? We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader who flourishes with driving technology thought leadership and agile IT solutions delivery. As a Senior Director, Operations IT - Business Partner, Sourcing, you will collaborate with senior global business unit leads and other Operations IT leaders to develop critical initiatives that enhance business operations and drive excellence on a global scale. Are you up for the challenge?
Accountabilities:
In this pivotal role, you will orchestrate the delivery, deployment, and implementation of innovative IT solutions while maintaining operational IT systems roadmaps that support global procurement and contract manufacturing processes. You will play a crucial role in developing platform strategies that champion innovation and optimize IT operations. Collaborating closely with Business Analysts and Business Relationship Managers, you will craft the overall IT capability for aligned business units, ensuring procurement and contract manufacturing strategies are fully supported through effective IT delivery. Your responsibilities will include leading a team of senior IT professionals across multiple countries, leading vendor relationships, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supervising the IT budget for sourcing operations.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Proven ability to act as a technology Inspiring Leader and drive technology new ideas/concepts into the business.
Experience running a global IT organization with proven ability to influence Senior Leaders and the direction of the business.
Implementing global systems/processes and business change.
Ability to align IT strategies with business objectives and deliver innovative technology solutions that drive competitive advantage to aligned business units.
Experience of delivering multiple parallel sophisticated IT programmes.
Hands-on IT systems delivery & support models following Std. SDLC & ITIL with deep understanding of IT delivery critical metrics.
Cross-cultural people management and employee engagement.
Experience of working in agile teams using SCRUM methodologies.
Adept at Talent & Attrition Management with effective succession planning.
Desirable Skills/Experience:
18 to 20+ years of proven experience with strong IT business partnering and leadership.
Strong knowledge of IT systems involved in supporting manufacturing & engineering processes.
Previous experience controlling IT project budgets up to $30M.
Experience working in a global organization where partners and develop team members are geographically dispersed.
Pharma or healthcare domain exposure.
Exposure to IT landscape in highly supervised environments.
AstraZeneca is where your work can directly impact patients by redefining our ability to develop life-changing medicines. We empower the business to perform at its peak by combining ground breaking science with leading digital technology platforms and data. Join us at a crucial stage of our journey in becoming a digital and data-led enterprise, where you can make the impossible possible by building partnerships, creating new ways of working, and driving exponential growth. With a passion for innovation and teamwork, we are committed to redefining the industry and changing lives.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of our ground-breaking journey!
Date Posted
30-Jul-2025Closing Date
07-Aug-2025Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.