Director, Strategy & Performance (18 months fixed term)

Job Summary:

The Global Supply Chain and Strategy Director, Strategy & Performance acts as a vital connection between the various GSC&S functions, ensuring consistency and alignment across the organization's leadership that will ensure that we provide best in class services and continuity of supply to customers and patients while also ensuring we achieve our long-term aspirations of being the #1 rare disease company globally.

This is what you will do:

· Strategic Planning and Execution: Collaborate with the GSC&S VP to develop and execute the strategic agenda for the Global Supply Chain & Strategy department. Drive the implementation of strategic initiatives and ensure alignment with corporate goals.

· AO Strategy Development: Support the GSC&S VP in defining AO’s direction by analyzing the internal & external environment, setting priorities, and choosing the actions needed to achieve long-term goals through frameworks, facilitation & road-mapping.

· Operational Insights: Support the VP of Global Supply Chain & Strategy by facilitating effective decision-making based on comprehensive operational and business insights

· Alignment: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and integration of supply chain activities with overall business objectives.

· Performance: Monitor and analyze supply chain performance metrics and develop action plans to address any issues or opportunities.

· Stakeholder Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key partners, and stakeholders.

· Change Management: Act as a change champion, to promote the benefits of change and motivate employees to embrace new ways of working. Lead by example and encourage others to adopt the desired behaviors.

· Program Management: Monitor and evaluate strategic project & program progress, engage stakeholders, and provide regular updates to senior leadership. Ensure programs are executed efficiently and contribute to the organization's success.

· Capabilities: Oversee the supply chain capabilities build, ensuring alignment with AZ 2030 objectives by enhancing key competencies and skills.

· Communication and Coordination: Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. Facilitate effective communication and coordination within the function and across organizational functions.

· Annual Objective Planning: Lead the planning and development of the annual GSC&S objectives, ensuring that key milestones and initiatives are identified, prioritized, and aligned with the wider business objectives.

· Budget & Performance: Oversee budget planning and cost management. Ensure efficient resource allocation and supports GSC&S financial health and overall performance.

· External Visibility & Benchmarking: External stakeholder engagement including identifying partners to benchmark with and bring external learnings into GSC&S such as Gartner

· Digital Partnership: Work closely with our IT Partner to ensure continuous alignment with digital roadmap and representing the supply chain for operations.

· Monthly GSC&S LT Meetings: Coordinate and facilitate monthly GSC&S LT meetings to ensure effective communication and decision-making among leadership team members.

We would prefer for you to have:

· Bachelor's degree in business, operations management, or a related field. Advanced degree (MBA, etc.) preferred.

· Proven experience in a chief of staff or similar strategic support role, preferably within a global supply chain or operations environment.

· Strong understanding of strategic planning, project management, and lean methodologies.

· Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Date Posted

11-Mar-2026

Closing Date

25-Mar-2026

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