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Title Director - Data Product ManagerGCL FIntroduction to roleAre you ready to make a positive impact in a team where it means more At AstraZeneca Operations we have a bold ambition to deliver more medicines to patients faster and more affordably With strong investment leadership and a clear plan we bring personal dedication and innovative thinking to our expanding product pipeline Our Global Supply Chain Strategy GSC S team is focused on creating agile connected and sustainable supply chains that place pioneering science into the hands of patients using the latest technologies We are driving transformative change through our Digital Data Strategy programme part of our broader Operations 2030 strategy to enhance speed agility and productivity This is an extraordinary opportunity for someone with supply chain knowledge and excellent data management experience to lead transformative change across the organization AccountabilitiesDo you have a deep understanding of AstraZenecas Global Supply Chain processes As the Data Product Manager you will Support work to set the vision and strategy for data products across Global Supply Chain guided by a clear understanding of business value and customer needs Translate business needs into requirements as input into the design build and iteration of the data product Create and maintain data product roadmaps leading the ongoing delivery and management of the product from inception to maturity Act as the voice of the business to prioritize building what matters most to enable the strategic goals of the enterprise Own and manage a feature backlog teaming with architects analysts and engineers to elaborate requirements Collaborate with the IT organization to ensure appropriate resourcing and prioritization to meet business timelines Own and manage the business metadata and metrics for their data products Engage and collaborate with partners and stakeholders to gather input and communicate plans timelines and deliveries Champion agile iterative development processes while ensuring data products are Findable Accessible Interoperable and Reusable Essential Skills Experience Understanding of the principles of Data Product Management ideally having worked in a similar Data Product Manager role Supply Chain Management knowledge Familiarity with data engineering concepts such as ETL data modelling data lakes databases reference data master data etc Experience leading or working on agile development teams Requirements development and prioritization skills Excellent leadership communication influencing and stakeholder management skills Experience establishing communicating and executing product roadmaps Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to make data-driven decisions Desirable Skills Experience Experience of working in a global organization where partners and project teams are geographically dispersed Bachelors degree or higher in a scientific or technical subject area Relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment and manage multiple streams of work simultaneously Familiarity with data science data visualization and reporting concepts 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 At AstraZeneca we are driven by our commitment to deliver accelerated growth and make people s lives better Our inclusive community supports each other on our journeys while embracing diverse opportunities With leading-edge science and digital technologies we drive automation and efficiency We are committed to sustainable practices and managing our environmental impact Working with medicines that address unmet needs fills us with pride as we positively impact local and global communities Ready to take on this exciting challenge Apply now to join our team Date Posted 23-May-2025Closing Date 22-Jun-2025AstraZeneca 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