Do you have expertise in, and passion for Science & Production?_ At AstraZeneca we have a great opportunity in the Regional Production area based in Colombia in the role of GCO Regional Production Associate. This person is a member of the Global Commercial Operations (GCO)’s Production Team and reports to the GCO Regional Production Lead. Working directly with local brand teams, the RPA will be accountable for delivery of GCO production services/projects. Serving as the point of contact for brand teams and creative agencies, this individual must have the ability to partner effectively with key stakeholders and understand business and customer experience goals. The RPA will work closely with preferred suppliers and internal cross-functional areas to ensure successful and timely delivery of projects. **Typical Accountabilities** - Ensure a clear and concise understanding of the customer needs (i.e., Brand/launch strategies, digital goals and operational maturity). - Oversee digital, marketing (Global/Local) project planning and execution - Coordinate with key cross-functional teams (i.e., Marketing, Digital, PSP, Access). - Ensure quality of product and special attention to detail through all aspects of the production process, proofing to ensure accuracy and ensuring timely delivery. - Highly effective Project Manager that can demonstrate strong proactive project management skills for all aspects of production, including clear communication, prioritization and critical thinking. - Partner effectively with local creative agencies and AZ Digital IT teams in order to optimize the internal process, digital and omnichannel campaigns. - Partner effectively with Global, GBS, AZ regional teams and preferred production suppliers. - Accountable for identifying and understanding local market content trends and ensure global content/campaigns meet the needs of the marketing companies. - Works with their respective market to ensure all necessary communications and change management activities are delivered to the region and/or local marketing company for new content solutions. - Identifies potential new production capabilities to support operational/value expansion and proactively shares them with GCO colleagues and leadership. - Leverage reporting and utilization metrics to communicate overall adoption of GCO production. Where there are gaps, work with GCO Leadership and Global Production Leadership to identify opportunities for improvement to increase efficiency. - Possesses strong business acumen and understanding of global business services and corresponding business requirements. Must be able to assess complex process and system interdependencies and devise appropriate change management approaches in order to realize and sustain benefits of new production capabilities. - GCO services are delivered through multiple outsourced partners in conjunction with AZ dedicated resources. This role demands an understanding of supplier infrastructure to ensure continuous value optimisation for AstraZeneca. It also requires a continuous review of demand and capabilities that our partners need to provide to make sure they are aligned to the market’s needs. **Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience**: **Essential**: - Minimum of 3 years within Pharmaceutical or Healthcare Industry - Minimum 3 years proven track record in managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities - Excellent interpersonal, presentation, facilitation and negotiating skills - Oral and written fluency in Business English - Proven track record working cross functionally with high level of commitment and follow through - Project management understanding and practice - Financial performance accountability - Ability to build trusted relationships with key stakeholders **Why AstraZeneca?** - At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development._ **So, what’s next?** - Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope it’s yours._ **Where can I find out more?** Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn Follow AstraZeneca on Facebook Follow AstraZeneca on Instagram