Head of Human Resources

**HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES, SINGAPORE**
- Join a talented global team that’s powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients, every day. The fuel behind our evolving, rapidly growing enterprise, we’re here to help unlock the power of what science can do and ultimately have a big impact on patients’ lives._

**ABOUT ASTRAZENECA**
- AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re 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 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. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development._

**What you'll do**

As the Country HR business partner, you'll be a key member of the Country Leadership team and Asia Area HR Leadership team reporting to the Country President of the Singapore commercial organization, with a dotted line to the Asia Area HR Director. You will provide end to end Human Resources support to the Singapore commercial organization driving the people strategy/agenda and partnering with the Country President and leadership team.
- Organisational effectiveness, change management, business transformation
- Strategic workforce planning
- Talent acquisition and onboarding
- Talent development and planning
- Leadership coaching and team effectiveness
- Performance development and rewards
- Culture and employee engagement

You will collaborate with the HR CoEs and People Services to diagnose, design and deliver HR solutions to the business. You will bring to the role strong business acumen in terms of how a commercial organization operates, what the business strategies are, and how financial and commercial acumen are critical considerations that shape HR and people plans. In the role you will build on that acumen to develop knowledge of how the Singapore commercial organization enables the success of the overall AZ business.

**Essential for the role**

People data and interpreting analytics are essential in providing insights and solutions to drive decision making. You will be comfortable driving and challenging the business leaders where you can add a differing view point/consideration. A command of financial budgeting, unit P&Ls and general numeracy is key.
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent
- Significant strategic HR Business Partnering experience, including managing complex business change
- Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry
- Technical HR knowledge / skills associated one or more of the following disciplines - Strategic Workforce Planning / Resourcing, Performance & Reward, ER, L&D, OD, organisational effectiveness and change.
- Demonstrated digital, analytical thinking and consulting skills and/or experiences
- Strong project management skills and able to demonstrate experience of managing complex HR projects through a complete project life-cycle
- Self-starter with a drive to make things happen at pace
- Strong emotional intelligence, listening, influencing and coaching skills

**Desirable for the role**
- Masters level or Post Graduate Qualification in HR

**Why AstraZeneca?**
- At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognising their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organisation to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey._

**So, what’s next?**
- _Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you._
- _ 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?