Lead Consultant

Job Title Lead Consultant - Technical Platform Owner Career level E Introduction to role Are you ready to redefine an industry and change lives Join our global Operations IT team where we combine innovative science with leading digital technology platforms and data Our work has a direct impact on patients redefining our ability to develop life-changing medicines As a strategic and forward-thinking Technical Platform Owner - Data Platforms you ll drive the evolution of our enterprise data ecosystem This role is about embedding AI and GenAI into the fabric of our operations enabling intelligent automation cost optimization and trusted data delivery You ll lead the charge in redefining how data is provisioned governed and consumed across AstraZeneca ensuring platforms are scalable compliant and future-ready Are you ready to make the impossible possible Accountabilities Platform Strategy Road Mapping Partner with Data Analytics AI domain leads and BAU teams to synthesize project demand problems and strategic priorities into a quarterly roadmap Champion platform maturity through iterative planning stake holder engagement and determined delivery Platform Enablement Improvement Lead the design and execution of a comprehensive improvement plan covering New platform provisioning and onboarding Usage analytics and cost transparency Standards governance and regulatory compliance User enablement through guides documentation and training Change management and communications FinOps and cost optimization strategies Automation and process reengineering Industrialization of data products and pipelines Adoption tracking and continuous feedback loops Delivery Leadership Quality Assurance Oversee end-to-end delivery of platform initiatives ensuring alignment with business goals timelines and critical metrics Embed robust quality assurance practices to uphold data integrity security and operational resilience Essential Skills Experience Exceptional communication skills and high fluency in English with the ability to influence across technical and non-technical audiences Deep expertise in Snowflake and Fivetran plus hands-on experience with at least two of the following DataOps live Confluent Kafka SnapLogic Cognite Aera Apache Iceberg Neo4j Proven success in delivering platform enhancements and cost savings within Snowflake and adjacent technologies Proactive and self-motivated Skilled in stake holder management team leadership and driving multi-functional collaboration Experience in AWS is highly desirable When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect work at pace and challenge perceptions That s why we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office But that doesn t mean we re not flexible We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility Join us in our unique and ambitious world AstraZeneca offers an environment where innovation thrives With the backing and investment to succeed you ll be part of a team at the forefront of digital healthcare We empower the business to perform at its peak by delivering world-class technology solutions Here you can combine technology skills with a scientific mentality while broadening your understanding of our wider work Our diverse contributions help us make better decisions every day Ready to lead the way in digital healthcare Apply now to join us on this exciting journey Date Posted 22-Oct-2025 Closing Date 30-Oct-2025 AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds with as wide a range of perspectives as possible and harnessing industry-leading skills We believe that the more inclusive we are the better our work will be We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates regardless of their characteristics We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment and recruitment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements