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About AstraZeneca
At AstraZeneca, we push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. We are united by our shared passion for innovation and our unwavering focus on making a difference in the lives of patients worldwide. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare through cutting-edge technology, design, and user experience.
Role Summary
AstraZeneca is looking for a Product Design Director with exceptional design, communication, and people management skills. As a Product Design Director, you will lead and manage a team to drive exceptional design solutions that enhance the experience for patients, healthcare professionals, employees, and other stakeholders. In this role, you'll be a foundational member of the UX leadership team, working together with your counterparts to define the strategy, operations, and communications that guide the team to deliver great seamless experiences across our tools and products. You’ll be expected to utilize your full range of people management skills, product strategy, product design, interaction design, and visual design skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and manage a talented, diverse, inclusive team of product designers that consistently delivers on projects and is well-balanced across a range of design skill sets.
- Drive collaboration and vision across the team and enterprise to build alignment on priorities leading to product design and execution.
- Help shape the product roadmap, both short term and long-term.
- Partner closely with a global team of partners and stakeholders to deliver high-quality experiences for employees and patients across markets, tools, and platforms.
- Oversee multiple projects and scale design resources accordingly, ensuring deadlines are met, your organization is effective, and team members are set up for success by setting clear and measurable goals.
- Develop design talent and build a thriving culture where designers grow in their careers and feel a strong sense of inclusion and belonging.
- Design and scale the organization and equip the team for success in their goals.
- Foster a strong, collaborative design practice.
Minimum Qualifications
In-Office Expectation :
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we fuel 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.
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