Responsibilities
* Lead the implementation of the CM&S transformation program in collaboration with the major change programs (Axial; End to End Clinical Trials Planning and major projects or CI initiatives) and the CM&S Leadership team delivering the committed business outcomes expected from the program whilst ensuring ongoing delivery of the portfolio of clinical trials.
* Designs and implements the overall CM&S transformation detailed program plan building a comprehensive change management strategy including communication, engagement, and training activities to ensure adoption.
* Ensures the program plan is fully aligned and coordinated with the broader scope of the Axial and End to End Clinical Trials Planning programs plus other CM&S projects (inc major CI initiatives).
* Develops and delivers a comprehensive communication strategy across CM&S and to other key stakeholders to inform, educate, align and engage people on progress of the transformation
* Works with the CM&S LT to develop and deliver a new CM&S organisational model (including the required culture to support it) across all roles and geographies to enable full exploitation of Axial; and End to End Planning digital and process changes
* Manages the capability uplift required by the new organisational model and ensures enduring capability programs are in place for all employees
* Tracks and reports KPIs related to the overall transformation program
* Ensures the change impact is managed across the various CM&S functions to avoid overloading the organisation whilst delivering the targeted business outcomes.
* Builds and delivers an effective stakeholder management plan for CM&S and other key interface groups.
* Identifies and effectively mitigates program risks
* Works with line managers to ensure rapid adoption of changes brought in by Axial and the End to End Planning programs
* Leads a network of change agents across CM&S and links in with change and communications leads in the Axial and End to End Planning programs
Qualifications
* Degree, preferably in scientific or supply chain related subject, or equivalent qualification/experience.
* Experience of major transformation programs
* Proven experience of leading complex change
* Excellent understanding of project and change management approaches
* Management experience in a supply chain environment
* Experience of global working and strong cultural awareness.
* Excellent collaboration skills
* Business acumen and ability to work effectively across multiple SET areas
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Good influencing, negotiating, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
* Desirable Experience
* Experience of clinical supply chain
* Experience of working in major digital transformations.
* Knowledge of AZ R&D operating model
* SAP/OMP experience
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