Director – Digital GBS & GCA Tech Strategist

Director – Digital GBS & GCA Tech Strategist
AstraZeneca

Europe, Portugal, Lisbon, Lisboa

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Salary

Rank

Director

Responsibility

Design/Transform

Scope

Global

Workplace

100% in office

Functions

IT

Reports to
Level

N-2

Travel Max:

0%

Posting Date

11-20-2025

Description

Are you ready to lead the charge in revolutionizing Global Business Services (GBS) and Global Corporate Affairs (GCA) through digital innovation? As the Director, Digital GBS & GCA Tech Strategist, you will be at the forefront of transforming how we work, communicate, and engage with stakeholders. Your mission is to unlock enterprise value by strategically adopting AI, leveraging advanced technologies, and implementing digital operating models. You’ll spearhead innovation, ensure responsible technology governance, and drive significant improvements in business performance and stakeholder trust. Are you prepared to make a difference?

Director – Digital GBS & GCA Tech Strategist

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead enterprise-wide digital transformation for GBS & GCA, integrating AI, GenAI, advanced analytics, and next-generation technology into all aspects of service delivery, communication, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Design and implement AI-first strategies to create efficient, predictive, and personalized employee and stakeholder experiences.
  • Overhaul traditional operating models by embedding intelligent automation, digital agents, and cognitive platforms into core processes.
  • Activate real-time, connected digital ecosystems for seamless cross-functional, cross-geographical collaboration.
  • Establish and scale innovative solutions using disruptive technologies such as quantum AI, immersive platforms, and Web3 infrastructure.
  • Implement robust governance and ethical frameworks to guide responsible, transparent, and compliant AI use.
  • Leverage advanced analytics for real-time operational insights, reputational risk, and sustainability impact measurement.
  • Drive enterprise-wide cultural adoption of AI and digital innovation through targeted change leadership and reskilling.
  • Advise and influence executive leadership and board-level conversations on digital risk, innovation, and long-term value creation.
  • Serve as an external thought leader and ambassador for digital transformation in GBS, GCA, and corporate resilience.

Qualification & Requirements

Essential Skills/Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Information Systems, or a related field; Master’s (MBA/MSc or equivalent) strongly preferred.
  • 12+ years’ progressive leadership experience in digital transformation, enterprise IT strategy, or innovation roles within global, matrixed organisations.
  • Proven success leading large-scale, AI-enabled transformations in GBS, shared services, corporate affairs, or enterprise functions.
  • Deep expertise in translating emerging technologies (AI/ML, GenAI, automation, analytics, cloud, Web3) into scalable business solutions.
  • Demonstrated experience driving enterprise-wide operating model transformation with intelligent automation and digital platforms.
  • Hands-on exposure working with external innovation ecosystems—startups, accelerators, venture labs, or academia.
  • Knowledge of corporate affairs domains such as ESG, public affairs, reputation management, and strategic communications.
  • Strong understanding of AI ethics, regulatory frameworks (GDPR, DS, NIS2, AI Act), and data governance.
  • Ability to define and execute digital strategy with a clear vision and scalable implementation plan.
  • Excellent executive presence, communication, storytelling, and influencing skills at the highest enterprise levels.

Desirable Skills and Experience

  • Visionary and future-focused, able to anticipate digital disruption and proactively shape business strategies.
  • Digital innovation leader with a strong values-based approach focused on responsible technology, sustainability, and inclusivity.
  • Skilled in agile transformation, design thinking, stakeholder engagement, and change leadership across global and diverse teams.
  • Highly collaborative, adaptive, resilient, and committed to fostering continuous learning and digital fluency.

Benefits

No information available.

Company Profile

AstraZeneca
Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Revenue

$44.35B

Employees

83,500

Fortune 500 Rank

#78

Global 500 Rank

#331

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