Chief of Staff - AVP Latam

In LATAM Area, we offer an exciting opportunity to strengthen and advance our strategic agenda through the role of Chief of Staff to AVP Latam. (interim role for 12-15 months). This is a regional position preferent to be based in Sao Paulo, Brazil and is designed to support and drive the execution of strategic priorities and organizational excellence aligned with AstraZeneca’s Ambition 2030. 

This role acts as a trusted advisor to the Area VP and the Latam Leadership Team, supporting key decision-making and enabling the effective execution of strategic and operational initiatives across the markets to ensure flawless execution.

Beyond strategic planning, the Chief of Staff ensures strong governance over Area initiatives, optimizes executive-level communications, and fosters effective cross-functional collaboration within the Latam Leadership Team. The role is instrumental in building, monitoring, and reporting the Latam Area Scorecard, supporting financial, organizational and cultural cycles, and coordinating Area, International, and Global leadership engagements. 
 

Additionally, this role promotes a culture of accountability, efficiency, innovation, ethical conduct, inclusion and best practice sharing across all markets within the area  

ROLE REQUIREMENTS 

• University degree in Business Administration, Business Strategy, or a related field; a master’s degree is highly valued. 

• Fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese desirable. 

• Mínimum career level F, CL G desirable.

• Demonstrated success in strategic leadership roles both within AstraZeneca and across the broader pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.  

• Proven experience in developing and executing complex strategic plans and driving organizational change. 

• Strong project management and operational planning skills in regional or multi-country environments. 

• Excellent analytical, executive communication and storytelling skills, with experience preparing materials for senior leadership audiences. 

• Strong digital and collaborative capabilities (Teams, Copilot, AZ ChatGPT, PowerPoint, Power BI). 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Structured forward-looking delivery to ensure alignment for execution and collaboration with cross-functional teams to align and consolidate strategic priorities across the Latam Area. 

• Act as the primary liaison between senior leadership and all organizational units within Latam and key International stakeholders, facilitating effective communication and coordination. 

• Lead and monitor strategic projects across the Latam Area, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and timely execution. 

Date Posted

19-Feb-2026

Closing Date

05-Mar-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.