AstraZeneca

Biologics Engineering (BE) and Oncology Targeted Discovery (OTD) are pivotal organizations which have experienced significant organizational evolution concurrent with pipeline growth, with over 1000 employees working on powerful science and building AZ portfolio across Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology and Vaccines & Immunology to deliver on our promise to patients. As we embark on our next phase of our journey and with our new bold ambition of delivering at least 20 new medicines to patients by 2030, the BE and OTD organizations must adopt creative ways of working, build next generation talent, expand to new capabilities and demonstrating agility in a fast-paced product development process. To enable our commitment to deliver with organizational excellence, BE/OTD have created a new role of Head of Business Transformation and Agility.
This role will report to the SVP Biologics Engineering & Oncology Targeted Discovery. They would have responsibilities for leading and implementing global business transformation strategies, integration of new teams and global footprint, maximizing talent acquisition and development in key geographies while delivering on business simplification, efficiency, and effective ways of working. This role requires a blend of critical thinking, while having a steadfast focus on delivering significant and tangible value for the business
The ideal candidate for this role will be curious, creative, analytical with a natural leadership striving to bring solutions beyond immediate challenges; challenge the status quo with outstanding communication and influencing skills. This leader will share frequent interactions with senior leaders across R&D, as well as close collaboration with leaders of BE/OTD. Success in this role will result in improved business decision-making, accelerated innovation, and enhanced productivity. A passion for transformation, combined with relationship-building, leadership, and communication skills will be key to success.
Key Accountabilities:
Business Transformation & Execution:
Accountable for defining and driving BE and OTD business transformation strategies which will enable outstanding quality, effectiveness and efficiency of the business whilst ensuring delivery of top priority objectives to achieve the 2030 ambition
Elevate the organization through internal and external visibility by supporting with presentations
Enable successful organizational integration of respective discovery teams across the sites, ensuring consistent and sustainable organization growth to deliver on 2030 bold ambition
Align TA strategic and AI initiatives across Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology and Vaccines & Immunology.
Actively collaborate with key networks across AZ and externally to gain awareness of current industry trends to contribute and influence new evolving practices.
Drive alliances, simplification and productivity initiatives and achieve cost efficiencies for BE and OTD organizations
Share strategic outcomes of key strategy implementation and Business transformation projects with senior leadership teams, outlining benefits from a cost, speed and quality perspective and demonstrating the return on investment
Ensuring Great Place to Work
Oversee global implementation and management of projects involving the transformation of organizations, and skills related BE/OTD sites
Develop a sustainable plan in innovating process, projects, and organizational talent in ensuring seamless delivery of new medicines
Build a trusting relationship with senior leaders and other key stakeholders across the enterprise to advise and influence entrepreneurial changes supporting our 2030 ambition
Articulate and engage on proactive communication on strategy implementation
Basic Qualifications

PhD in a scientific subject area with 8+ years pharmaceutical experience or strong experience in consulting and analytics
OR MS degree and 10+ years experience
OR BS degree and 12+ years of experience
Deep scientific thinking and experience of drug development
Proven experience of strong stakeholder management and engagement, and also successfully leading cross-functional teams on complex projects
Change management & change leadership experience, comfortable with ambiguity and the ability to logically structure issues and recommend resolutions
Demonstrated ability to set and lead priorities, resources, performance targets and project initiatives in a global environment
Operational expertise in proactive risk management and contingency planning
Conceptual, analytical, with validated critical thinking capability

Preferred Qualifications

Oncology project management experience, preferably in early-stage development
Experience with driving lean/six sigma/process improvement
Excellent knowledge of AstraZeneca policies, procedures and guidelines

Jenny Andersson
Potomac, USA | +1 301 820 2967
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FP&A Director
Strategy | Finance | Communication
Over two decades of experience in both private and public sectors, covering management, strategy and business development in Sweden and internationally in South-East Asia, China, and most recently in Washington DC.
As a certified green card holder with a United States drivers license, I have had the privilege to live in the Washington, DC metropolitan area for the last five years.
Drawing upon my theoretical knowledge and international practical experience, I demonstrate a flexible service style that facilitates high operational performance.


Management & Change
Strategy & Finance
Staff & Customer Satisfaction
Project & Client Management
Coaching & Training
Accounting & Budgeting
MS Office & Excel
Outlook & Gmail
Windows

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Embassy of Sweden, Washington DC, USAt2023-
Finance officer
Budget Management: Assist in the development, monitoring, and implementation of the Embassys budget, including analyzing expenditure trends and providing recommendations for cost optimization.
Accounts Payable and Receivable: Oversee accounts payable processes, verifying and processing invoices, as well as managing accounts receivable to ensure timely collections.
Expense Reconciliation: Reconcile financial discrepancies by investigating and resolving discrepancies in financial transactions and documentation.
Cash Flow Management: Monitor and manage cash flow, ensuring sufficient funds are available for daily operations and transactions.
Financial Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, policies, and procedures, both from the Embassys parent country and the host country.
Audit Support: Collaborate with auditors during internal and external audits, providing necessary financial data and supporting documentation.
Financial Planning: Contribute to financial planning and forecasting, offering insights into potential financial risks and opportunities.
Payroll Administration: Support payroll processing, ensuring accurate and timely payment to Embassy staff and local employees.
Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis to assess the Embassys financial performance and provide insights for decision-making and strategic planning.
Vendor Management: Manage relationships with financial service providers, vendors, and suppliers to negotiate favorable terms and conditions.
Expense Approval: Review and approve financial transactions within designated authority levels, ensuring compliance with financial policies.
Internal Controls: Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard financial assets and prevent fraud.




Your Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodiat2012 – 2021
Founder and CEO
Build up and managed Cambodias leading online ordering and delivery service with exceptional growth
Managed and trained over 35 employees, such as customer service, business developers, IT and delivery staff
Established and maintained over 200 client relationships in F&B industry
Develop and implement strategies to maximize operational efficiency and effectiveness
Oversaw daily activities of a company, such as financial and resource management, operations, and logistics
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence throughout the organization
Youmo Inc, Phnom Penh, Cambodiat2010 – 2012
Management Consultant, Consultant
Coaching international senior management team in strategic planning such as setting up framework for KPIs and performance
Training local leadership team in various business analysis tools, executive presentation skills and effective communication.
Project management training for the project management team
PA Consulting Group, Stockholm, Swedent2008 – 2009
Management Consultant, PA Consulting Group
Working with Business Transformation, making performance analysis, making change management road maps and creating executive level presentations with a strategic focus.
Carried out a project for in both the private and public sector
Sony-Ericsson, Beijing, Chinat2007 – 2008
Strategic Supply Chain Management Analyst
Working together with the global leadership at factories, suppliers and freight companies to streamline the component supply chain.
Creating processes, analytic tools, and frameworks to make strategic decision making within the supply chain easier.

HiQ Consulting, Lund, Swedent2005 – 2007
IT-consultant, Mobile Software Quality
Leading test teams locally and off-shore, writing test instructions and controlling the quality of customized software.
Rexam, Malmö, Swedent2003 – 2005
Sales Administration
Managing customer relationship and coordinated orders with our production team
Booking shipment and handling all administration related to the shipment
Moderaterna, Landskrona, Swedent2002 – 2002
Campaign Manager for Cbristina Husmark Pehrsson
Planning and executing campaigns, coordinate and lead campaign teams, and writing press releases and campaign material
Manpower, Stockholm and Malmö, Swedent2000-2002
Consultant
Working with administration at various companies notably DHL, Telia (Telecommunication), and Barsebäck Nuclear power plant
EXTRA CURRICULUM
Technology Management Student Association, Lund, Swedent 2006 – 2007
President
Creating networking opportunities between Companies, Alumni, and students, e.g. organizing student fairs and meet and greet events.
Lund Service Committee (Servicenämnden), Lund municipal council, Swedent2004 – 2007

Board Member
Responsible for maintenance of schools, residential care, parks, and other publicly owned properties.
Municipal Council (Kommunfullmäktige), Landskrona, Swedent2002 – 2003
Board Member
Public elected representative
Landskrona Building Committee (Byggnadsnämnden), Landskrona, Swedent2000 – 2003
Board Member
Responsible for building and demolition permits for commercial and private properties in the Landskrona city..

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Master in Business and Administration (MBA), Technology Management 2005-2008
Lund University, Lund, Sweden
Bachlor in Business and Administration, Finance and Strategy 2002-2005
Lund University, Lund, Sweden
Introduction to China – Economy and Politics, 2007-2008
Fudan University, Shanghai, China
Basic Behavioural Science, 2007-2008
Lund University, Lund, Sweden
Languages
Swedish (native) | English (fluent) | German (elementary) | Mandarin (beginner) | Khmer (beginner)