Job Description

Job Title - IT System Analyst (Operations) \xe2\x80\x93 Non SAP Career Level - E

Leverage technology to impact patients and ultimately save lives

Do you have expertise in, and passion for, information technology? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact the IT strategy in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? If so, AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most serious disease. But we\xe2\x80\x99re more than one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca we\xe2\x80\x99re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work.

ABOUT OUR IT TEAM

It\xe2\x80\x99s a dynamic and results-oriented environment to work in \xe2\x80\x93 but that\xe2\x80\x99s why we like it. There are countless opportunities to learn and grow, whether that\xe2\x80\x99s exploring new technologies in hackathons, or redefining the roles and work of colleagues, forever. Shape your own path, with support all the way. Diverse minds that work cross- functionally and broadly together.

About the role

Global Axial (S/4 HANA) Programme

We are one purpose-led global organisation. The enablers and innovators, ensuring that we can fulfil our mission to push the boundaries of science and discover and develop life-changing medicines. We take pride in working close to the cause, opening the locks to save lives, ultimately making a massive difference to the outside world. AstraZeneca (AZ) is in a period of strong growth and our employees have a united purpose to make a difference to patients around the world who need both our medicines and the ongoing developments from our science. In this journey AZ must continue to work across borders and with partners and new colleagues in a fast and seamless way. The ambition, size and complexity of the organisation, coupled with the opportunities afforded by new technology, has led the Board to approve a large scale transformation of the IT landscape by the replacement of current ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems with one global solution. Our current technology is used by more than 20,000 employees daily, is foundational to all AZ entities and is central to most core business processes. This programme provides the opportunity for real transformation and to shape the way of working globally for many years to come. This programme requires the best. Whether it be the technical skills, business understanding or change leadership, we want to ensure we have the strongest team deployed throughout. The programme seeks to deliver a world class change programme that leaves all employees with a fuller understanding of their role in the end-to-end nature of our global company. This programme will provide AZ with a competitive edge, to the benefits of its employees and patients. We are now recruiting for an IT System Analyst (Operations) \xe2\x80\x93 Non SAP. This is an exciting opportunity which will be at the centre of a significant SAP S/4 programme. Working with the Finance business, Operations and Finance/Operations Application teams to support the transition to the new technology solution being defined by the S/4 programme. Our transformation journey will result in a significant change on the end-to-end business technology landscape this team will be responsible for making sure we manage the changes to the integrated application landscape.

Candidate Focus & Challenge

Application Impact assessment Responsible for several applications which will be impacted by the S/4 transformation programme. We\'ll look to you to manage the process of collecting and maintaining relevant data in a tool that will support the impact assessment and scoping of changes needed to the non-SAP application landscape. Collaborate with the S/4 solution design team to understand the data process impact then coordinate with the non-SAP application teams to complete an impact assessment process. This will include agreeing estimates plans and managing dependencies, issues and risks.

Application change delivery

During the deployment of the SAP project you will work in a team to monitor and manage the delivery of changes to large number of Integrated applications. Monitor and manage dependencies, making sure issues and risks are raised to ensure the delivery to the overall programme timelines.

Stakeholder Analysis & Change

Collaborate with a large range of partners aligned to their impacted list of applications. Work and collaborate with other areas of IT, business, and the S/4 programme. Actively build and maintain relationships according to individual needs and levels of influence.

Support continuous improvement

Provide input to continuous improvements of not just the technical solution but also the approach and ways of working in supporting the Non-SAP workstream in S/4 programme.

Work collaboratively with:

Business Relationship Managers to develop and maintain the business relationship, support business process changes and act as point of contact for application development. Various levels of Business partners to ensure that solutions fulfil their future strategic needs and challenges. Business customers to identify business requirements and effectively communicate impact, cost and benefits of new and changed demands. Process owners to identify and devise solutions that optimise business process performance, capability and competitiveness. Internal SAP team/non SAP application support teams to transition requirement demands to ensure there is a clear understanding of configuration or development requests that are being made. IT Architecture, Delivery and Support to ensure clear understanding of requirements and effective testing so that the solutions delivered to the business are efficient and effective, meeting the customer experience expectations.

Candidate Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

• Formal certification in business analysis practice preferred
• Professional experience as a Business Analyst preferred
• Professional experience working with applications supporting the Operations Functional area
• Experience working with Operations applications.
• Experience in work with multi-functional teams to deliver technology related business change projects/programmes.
• Experience of successfully using business analysis tools/techniques to enable business change
• Experience of working with complex integrated systems, using creative and critical thinking to deliver exceptional results
• Engagement, communication, and stakeholder management skills, including excellent presentation and influencing skills
• Experience of virtual collaboration to lead, shape and develop innovative solutions
• Experience of working with third party suppliers/vendors.

Desirable

• Experience with AstraZeneca Operations applications.
• Experience designing and creating automatic dashboards, tools to keep an up to date inventory list of the applications.
• Experience and knowledge in Finance processes & systems.

Education:

Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree required (or equivalent)

Languages:

Advanced English Language skills

Job Dimensions

• No direct reports

Other role requirements

• Schedule flexibility to work on holidays and/or weekends when necessary.
• Schedule flexibility to work on the days off given by the wellness Policy when necessary.
• Flexibility to travel and work in another AZ facilities outside the country when necessary.

Why AstraZeneca? At AstraZeneca we\xe2\x80\x99re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There\xe2\x80\x99s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We\xe2\x80\x99re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare. So, what\xe2\x80\x99s next? Are you already imaging yourself joining our team? Good, because we can\xe2\x80\x99t wait to hear from you! Where can I find out more? Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/ Follow AstraZeneca on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/astrazenecacareers/

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