Director, Culture and Capability

WHY JOIN US? At AstraZeneca, we are dedicated to being a Great Place to Work, where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. With an ambitious goal of delivering 20 new medicines by 2030, there is no better place to make a difference in medicine, for patients, and in society. Why AstraZeneca #EAI At AstraZeneca, we're driven by purpose — becoming digitally-enabled to drive better outcomes for patients. In this role, you'll be the one making that change happen, partnering across functions to ensure our people and organisation successfully adopt new ways of working. You'll join a truly enterprise-wide effort that breaks down silos and unites diverse teams, with the freedom to take smart risks and shape how transformation lands across the business. Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week . Our head office is purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects. Enterprise AI Transformation Office Our team is a critical pillar of the new Enterprise AI (EAI) strategic business unit, ensuring we are set-up for success to deliver business impact through AI, by identifying and driving transformative opportunities and shaping and delivering the AI transformation across the enterprise. We set the EAI strategic and operational direction and lead cross-functional and enterprise-wide AI initiatives to deliver transformative value and ensure we are at our best in delivering life-saving medicines to patients. About the Role This director role sits within AstraZeneca's Enterprise AI Transformation Office (AITO), reporting to the Senior Director, Culture & Capability. You'll lead strategic communications and culture change for EAI, responsible for shaping narratives, driving engagement, and leading behavioral change across EAI teams while supporting both EAI-wide and team-specific communication needs. What You'll Lead: EAI Communications Leadership (35%) Craft EAI transformation narratives that resonate across all EAI units and organizational levels Design and execute EAI-wide communication strategies including townhalls and team events Partner with Global Corporate Affairs to align EAI communications with enterprise-wide AI messaging Translate complex AI concepts into accessible communications for diverse EAI audiences Support major EAI events (Connection Week, AI Symposium, cross-unit initiatives ) EAI Team Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement (30%) Serve as primary communications point of contact for assigned EAI teams Build deep stakeholder relationships across EAI units, acting as trusted advisor for communication and change needs Gather intelligence on EAI team needs through regular engagement with unit leaders and members Translate stakeholder insights into comprehensive plans that integrate communications, change management, and capability development Facilitate cross-EAI collaboration and communication between units Support unit-specific communication needs while maintaining EAI-wide consistency EAI Culture Change & Community Building (25%) Drive behavioral shifts that foster EAI culture and normalize AI as a core capability Design and launch EAI culture campaigns that reinforce experimentation, learning from failure, and AI confidence Build EAI community through social events, recognition programs, and team-building initiatives Embed EAI culture principles into team practices and recognition mechanisms Measure and track cultural indicators related to EAI team engagement and AI adoption Change Management & Leadership Support (10%) Support structured change management approaches for major EAI initiatives Build trust and manage resistance within EAI teams during transformation Coach EAI leaders on change leadership tactics and communication strategies Track adoption metrics and feedback loops to monitor EAI transformation progress Essential Requirements Scientific degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent advanced scientific training preferred), with the ability to communicate complex scientific concepts credibly across research, clinical, and business audiences 10 + years in strategic communications, internal communications, or corporate affairs roles, with a proven track record of crafting compelling narratives and executing communication strategies in complex, matrixed organizations At least 5 years of leadership experience, including ability to coach leaders, manage execution through others and lead teams.