Introduction to role:

This role is based in Barcelona, with an on-site commitment of three days a week. Fluency in English is required.

Are you ready to lead business-critical transformation that accelerates how new medicines move from the lab to patients? Join us as an Associate Director Project Management in the Transformation Management Office (TMO).

In this role, you will drive high-impact programs that strengthen clinical development execution and shape how we deliver science at scale. Your work will turn strategy into outcomes that improve speed, quality, and predictability across our research and development portfolio.

Accountabilities:

- You will support the Head of Transformation Management and wider programme on activities related to project management, across multiple programs.

- You will lead large-scale projects directly, taking charge of full scope and deployment activities.

- You will spearhead transformative initiatives from conception to execution, leveraging your expertise and leadership to drive impactful outcomes.

- You will also manage and oversee transformation and improvement projects, ensuring seamless integration across our various function in R&D.

Essential Skills/Experience:

- Degree in business or scientific field (or Project Management/Change Management related field).

- Expertise in programme/project management, with a proven track record.

- Proven experience in strategy development and implementation.

- Proven experience in organisational effectiveness.

- Data analysis skill set with ability to assess complex current state date to prepare for future state transformation.

- Strong communication and relationship building skills with executive leadership, with the ability to influence others to achieve objectives.

- Experience of defining the business strategies and influencing the key stakeholders of the vision for the business area.

- Strong networking/consulting skills with good internal/external links.

- Ability to interpret and communicate technical information into business language and in alignment with AstraZeneca business.

- Proven track record in delivering high risk programme/projects and decision making.

- Ability to convince and manage negotiations across a complex group.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

- Experience in transformation type projects with a deep understanding and practical application of design thinking principles and methodologies to drive innovation, user-centric solutions, and customer experience enhancements.

- Experience in transformation/change to the R&D clinical development value chain.

- Robust understanding of processes with a significant emphasis on R&D.

- Formal qualifications in project management, change management, and/or process improvement methodologies.

- Experience of working in a global organisation with complex/geographical context.

- Pharmaceutical Industry experience.

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.

Why AstraZeneca: Here you will join a community that follows the science and backs bold ideas with real resources, bringing scientists, clinicians and technologists together to solve problems that matter. We unite deep disease understanding with data, digital and AI to uncover insights faster, improve how studies run, and better predict clinical success-so patients feel the impact sooner. You will be empowered to make brave decisions, learn quickly from both success and failure, and collaborate across boundaries in an environment that values kindness alongside ambition. Your leadership will help turn cutting-edge research into meaningful outcomes for people living with complex conditions.

Call to Action: If you are ready to lead high-stakes transformation that accelerates the delivery of life-changing medicines, send your application today and shape what science can achieve next.

Date Posted

26-may-2026

Closing Date

08-jun-2026

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.