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Join AstraZeneca, a global leader in biopharmaceuticals, where science and patient care drive our mission to develop life-changing medicines. As part of our Regulatory Technology & Excellence function, we are seeking a visionary Digital Product Owner to join our multifaceted Regulatory Digital team. This role is pivotal in crafting the future of our digital products, ensuring alignment with business goals and delivering outstanding value to users. If you have a deep understanding of digital product management and a knack for translating business needs into technical requirements, this is your chance to create a significant impact. Accountabilities As a regulatory Digital Product Director, you will collaborate with business stakeholders and IT to drive the delivery and development of digital solutions aligned with R&D transformation priorities. You will represent business interests and be accountable for improving the value of the digital products developed. Key responsibilities include: - Develop and articulate a clear product vision and strategy that aligns with the business' overall objectives. - Engage with stakeholders across the organization to gather insights and feedback, ensuring the product roadmap reflects business priorities and user needs. - Stay on top of industry trends, competitive landscape, and new technologies to advise product decisions and maintain a competitive position. Product Development and Management - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product development from concept to launch. - Develop and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring features deliver tangible value and align with strategic goals. - Define and communicate detailed user stories and acceptance criteria to guide the development team. - Lead all aspects of the product development lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products. - Support rollout and implementation of digital products, identifying training approaches tailored to teams and user groups. - Lead dependencies in and across releases to complete release phases and turning points. - Drive continuous improvement of digital products to maintain business relevance. - Advocate for the end-user by conducting user research, usability testing, and collecting feedback. - Work closely with key business SMEs, process owners, and training experts to ensure effective user training. - Analyze user behavior and engagement metrics to optimize the user experience. - Ensure products are accessible, intuitive, and meet high standards of usability. Data-Driven Decision Making - Leverage data analytics and market research to make informed product decisions. - Establish KPIs and metrics to track product success. - Conduct regular product performance reviews and present findings to stakeholders. Essential Skills/Experience - Degree in Computer Science, Life Sciences, Business, or an equivalent. - Proven experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or similar role in a digital product development environment. Having previous experience in Life Sciences is an advantage. - Demonstrated ability in bringing to bear AI and GenAI to drive business value. - Proficient technical foundation with a thorough understanding of software development processes and methodologies. - Strong communication abilities, capable of simplifying intricate ideas for diverse audiences. - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision making. - Outstanding organizational and project management expertise, adept at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. Desirable Skills/Experience - Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, with a track record of successfully delivering digital products. - Knowledge and/or experience of Regulatory processes and data including data standards and MDM, RDM is a plus. - Proactive, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. - Excellent collaboration and leadership skills in a global organization where stakeholders are geographically dispersed. - Passionate about user experience and committed to delivering products that delight customers. AstraZeneca offers an empowering environment where you can explore innovative solutions at the forefront of medicine. Our commitment to patient-centricity drives us to use pioneering technologies for better disease understanding, new medicine development, and comprehensive patient support. Join us in revolutionizing the Research & Development cycle through digital enablement—enhancing clinical trials, diagnostics, wearables, machine learning, visual analytics, integrated data for improved outcomes, and insights for future products. Embrace the opportunity to lead change in the healthcare ecosystem. Great People want to Work with us! Find out why: GTAA Top Employer Award for 11 years Top 100 Employers Award Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture Learn more about working with us in Canada View our YouTube channel Are you interested in working at AZ, apply today! AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com Date Posted 30-Sept-2025 Closing Date 13-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. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.