The Digital Health and Experience Innovation (DHEI) team drives AstraZenaca's Rare Disease Business Unit (RDU)'s ability to ideate, incubate, and scale new "beyond the molecule" capabilities and solutions. DHEI seek a qualified and experienced Portfolio Lead to strengthen the team. The Portfolio Lead will be responsible for operations of the DHEI team's initiatives, increasing the likelihood of success of the DHEI opportunities, providing a framework and structured ways of working, supplies DHEI-relevant tools for testing and learning. They will also be responsible for overseeing and managing the DHEI processes, from ideation to implementation, measuring and analyzing the value created by the team.
The Portfolio Lead will also monitor and evaluate the innovation performance, impact, and outcomes, and provide regular reports and feedback to the stakeholders.
Job Duties & Responsibilities Ensure alignment of project objectives and deliverables with the organization's strategic goals and visionHelp to coordinate innovation workshops, events, and training sessions on time, on budget, and on scopeManage project risks, issues, dependencies, and changes, and escalate them as neededCommunicate project status, progress, and outcomes within the DHEI teamTrack and measure DHEI performance, impact, and outcomes, using appropriate metrics and indicators, and prepare and present the reports and dashboards.Support in developing and implementing DHEI processes, policies, and best practicesMaintain and update DHEI tools, platforms, and databasesPlan events that engage the broader RDU organization building the DHEI Community of PracticeManage overall project spending and reporting.Closely work with project managers/IT leaders to fully master project health and execution details, strategize, craft and implement organization-wide project/portfolio communication plan.Work with DHEI, IT, and business leaders to ensure information is presented accurately and effectively.Manage project communications to the IT leadership team using adequate communication channelsFacilitate and lead DHEI annual budget activities.Support project execution & delivery where needed.Identify and help to communicate the best practices, lessons learned, and success stories of the innovation initiatives, and promote a culture of innovation across the companyCoordinate DHEI team meetings and processes and prepare the team for formal reviewsEssential Qualifications Identifies as a intellectually curious, growth-oriented, organized individual who thrives in environments with high ambiguity and constant changeHighly creative, analytical, and problem-solving oriented, with a genuine desire to move fast and organize thingsExcellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively with a globally diverse team and stakeholder setSelf-motivated, organized, and results-oriented, and the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneouslyDemonstrated skills in portfolio management, such as planning and budgetingBachelor's degree or higher with 3 years' experience in portfolio managementAssociates degree with at least 6 years of experience in portfolio management will be consideredPreferred Qualifications Project management certificationsExperience with various innovation methodologies and toolsAstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
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