Director, Employee Experience and Talent Strategy

Role: Director of Employee Experience and Talent Strategy, focusing on shaping talent initiatives to enhance organizational capability, engagement, and business performance within AstraZeneca's US biopharmaceutical commercial division. Responsibilities include executing talent planning, succession, leadership development, and culture initiatives; analyzing workforce data to inform strategies; and partnering with HR and business leaders to support change management and inclusive culture development. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years in HR Business Partner roles supporting fast-paced, commercial environments—preferably in biopharma, healthcare, or life sciences. Required skills encompass talent management, organizational development, data analysis, influence, project management, and communication. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s in HR or related fields and US commercial experience. High-Value: Emphasis on talent strategies aligned with business goals, supporting inclusion, employee engagement, and leadership development in a biopharma-related, fast-paced, matrixed environment. Work setup: Hybrid in Wilmington, DE, with an average of 3 days onsite; applicants from other AZ sites are considered with relocation. The role involves strategic and operational HR partnering, with a focus on building an inclusive, high-performing employee experience.