You will be responsible for:
• Immerse yourself in the business, understanding its goals and challenges to
drive strategic HR decisions that support its success.
• Proactively integrate with divisional and global teams, facilitating solutions to
complex organizational challenges, often stepping into difficult situations to
assist in resolving issues.
• Lead initiatives focused on organizational effectiveness and align HR
strategies with the evolving needs of the business.
• Navigate and mediate complex employee relations to facilitate positive
outcomes that contribute to business success.
• Support transformative organizational changes by aligning HR processes and
strategies with business transformation goals.
• Regularly interact with global teams, bringing a positive attitude towards
English communication and a mindset conducive to thriving in a global
organization.
• Initiate talent management efforts, including leadership development and
succession planning, to ensure the organization recognizes and maximizes
your contribution.

You will need to have:
• More than 10 years of experience in strategic HRBP roles with a proven records of proactively engaging with business units.
• Strong understanding of HR policies, strategic planning, and business
partnership aligned with business success.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and its business
processes, enabling you to understand and meet business-specific HR needs.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive impactful strategic
initiatives.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and advisory skills with a strong
willingness to engage in English & Japanese.

We would prefer for you to have:
• Previous experience in a strategic HR role within a large multinational
organization.
• Advanced degree or certification in Human Resources, Strategic Business
Management, or Organizational Leadership.
• Experience in leading strategic HR projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Familiarity with the business strategies and organizational frameworks of
AstraZeneca.
• Positive attitude towards working with gloal teams and proven ability to operate effectively in a multicultural ecvironment.

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.