Senior Director, Head of IT, EUCAN & International RDU

The Senior Director, Head of IT for Europe, Canada (“EUCAN”) & International Alexion is a key leadership position within Alexion Commercial IT. This role is responsible for directing IT investments and portfolio of solutions that support Alexion's Rare Disease strategy and ensuring these efforts align with broader AstraZeneca IT and commercialization strategies. The Senior Director will collaborate with regional senior leaders to align technology initiatives with business needs and will prioritize developing a strategic technology roadmap and leading innovation efforts. 

This is what you will do: 

As the Senior Director, Head of IT EUCAN & International, your primary role is to act as a vital IT leader for Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease Business Units across direct markets (major European markets, Canada & Australia) as well as indirect markets where Alexion products and IT solutions are delivered in collaboration with AstraZeneca.  

In this capacity, you will represent Rare Disease Unit IT and ensure IT is a key strategic partner that supports both regional and local objectives to enhance service to our rare disease patients. Your responsibilities will encompass managing the IT project portfolio & roadmap, collaborating closely with regional IT Business Partners to ensure comprehensive end-to-end delivery of local market IT, digital, and data solutions. This role works closely with a broader community of Alexion and AstraZeneca Commercial IT Global Business partners to orchestrate and plan effective deployment of global solutions into regions and sites, including local requirements, dependencies, etc. 

Your leadership will guide Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease Business Units business and regional IT Business Partners in identifying opportunities and employing a collaborative approach to design, analyze, and implement scalable business solutions that utilize cutting-edge technologies, digital innovations (including Marketing Technologies & Health Technologies), Generative AI, and data analytics to deliver value to the business, healthcare professionals, and patients. 

Success in this role will depend on effective influence and robust matrix management skills. Key partnerships will include: 

• Alexion EUCAN & International Regional Business Stakeholders 

• Alexion Country General Managers for major European markets, Canada & Australia 

• Alexion Global Commercial Information Technology 

• AstraZeneca Information Technology 

• Regional & in country commercial and medical operations  

• Alexion EUCAN & International Omnichannel marketing team 

You will be responsible for: 

• Foster strong relationships with business functions and IT teams across AstraZeneca and Alexion, serving as a crucial liaison to drive IT value creation. 

• Provide clear direction, guidance, and mentorship to globally dispersed team members, fostering a collaborative and motivated work environment that drives results. 

• Lead and collaborate on identifying and accelerating delivery of key projects and growth opportunities in the region, leveraging advanced technology and data insights. 

• Co-lead efforts to launch new products in Shared Markets and support Alexion's business expansion into new regions, utilizing AstraZeneca's shared market business model. 

• Enhance patient innovation by developing and integrating advanced technology and digital tools. 

• Manage and oversee regional portfolio planning and budget management for Alexion IT, ensuring alignment with stakeholders and prioritization of rare disease initiatives across regions. 

• Educate team members about the Alexion Shared Markets IT Operating Model and explore opportunities to enhance IT capabilities. 

• Ensure compliance with all development and project management processes, maintaining adherence to internal and international standards through proper documentation. 

• Assist in the development and maintenance of policies and procedures, ensuring daily adherence and promoting best practices. 

You will need to have: 

• Rich experience of bio-pharma industry 

• Experience of identification and implementation of innovative technology solutions 

• Evidence of leading and developing innovative solutions 

• Experience of defining the business strategies and influencing the vision of senior leaders 

• Experience of leading high value business cases & mobilizing high value investments 

• Experience in managing, developing and leading virtual teams. 

• A proven track record of delivering results. 

• Deep Experience in Digital Marketing, Digital Health, D