Global Corporate Affairs

Description:

Astra Zeneca is seeking a Strategy & Project Director to lead and execute high-impact, cross-functional projects within its Global Corporate Affairs (GCA) division. This leadership position offers an opportunity to help shape the strategic direction and operational effectiveness of the GCA team on a global scale, contributing to initiatives that directly support the company’s goal of delivering 20 new medicines by 2030.

The role combines strategic planning, project governance, and stakeholder engagement in a hybrid working environment at AstraZeneca’s Mississauga office, designed for collaboration and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead critical, high-visibility projects across Global Corporate Affairs in line with AstraZeneca’s 2030 roadmap

• Adapt work plans to evolving business needs, ensuring effective and timely delivery

• Manage stakeholder relationships across regions, capturing business requirements and impacts

• Apply strong project management and financial oversight to ensure data accuracy and alignment with budgets

• Contribute to strategic planning and delivery of GCA-wide initiatives

• Lead preparation and data synthesis for monthly CEO updates and quarterly performance scorecards

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required; additional certifications or advanced degrees are assets

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project or program management

• Proven success in leading strategic, cross-functional, and global initiatives

• Experience working in or with top-tier consulting firms (e.g., McKinsey, BCG, Deloitte) or complex multinational corporations

• Strong financial and analytical skills; experience managing large budgets

• Strong ability to communicate insights to senior leadership with executive presence

• Background in healthcare or Corporate Affairs considered an advantage

• Familiarity with structured problem-solving and hypothesis-driven methodologies

Skills and Competencies:

• Exceptional communication, both written and verbal

• Strong collaboration skills across all organizational levels

• Ability to manage ambiguity, shifting priorities, and complex stakeholder expectations

• High integrity, with discretion in handling sensitive information

• Self-driven with a proactive approach to challenges and decision-making

Perks & Awards:

• Named Top Employer in the Greater Toronto Area for 10 years

• Recognized for Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture

• Inclusive, diverse, and development-focused environment

• Hybrid working model that balances flexibility and collaboration