Lead Consultant - M&A IT Business Partner

Process framework ownership:

• Ensure M&A IT requirements are known, raised, and considered in the change process of AZ Veeva implementation for RIMS.
• Support the Capability lead with content management related transfer strategy for new deals.
• Identify, create, implement, and govern transfer-related processes.
• Lead continuous improvement of these processes, including demonstrating the AZ Veeva platform teams.
• Identify areas for innovation, automation, and improvement; lead or participate in implementation.

Operational delivery oversight and support:

• Collaborate closely with Workstream Leads and be the point of contact for all migration operational questions.
• Lead all aspects of all document transfer work; support workstream leads to prioritize and control planning and execution.
• Ensure risks & issues management processes are in place and effectively used.
• Provide awareness and training for the delivery team to close any knowledge gaps.
• Independently make decisions, take ownership, and resolve problems as they arise.
• Communicate delivery status, issues, risks, and opportunities to the Capability lead.
• Lead/participate in regular connects with GRO, ERV team, and other regulatory operational partners.

Deputy for Regulatory Capability Lead:

• Represent the Regulatory Capability in deal meetings and other forums as deputy for the capability lead.
• Establish and nurture relationships with key regulatory partners to understand business needs and improvement areas in transfer processes.
• Collaborate closely with Workstream Leads and Capability lead to ensure transparency in information sharing, manage risk, and strengthen the capability.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Extensive RIMS content migration and document management understanding and experience including basic understanding of GxP data & processes.
• Overall 10+ years of experience & 5+ years of experience working with processes & systems in Regulatory Affairs or Regulatory Operations.
• Experience and understanding of the importance of process documentation and framework as an enabler for quality delivery.
• Ability to translate intuition for business to a technical delivery team to raise awareness and develop their regulatory operational know-how.
• Bachelor s Degree or equivalent
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work closely in and across diverse global teams.
• Project Management skills and experience of leading, managing, and controlling projects and team work.
• A self-starter with high levels of drive, energy, resilience.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Strong decision maker even with limited information.
• Experience of and an interest in coaching and developing others.
• Flexible & open to expanding the remit to other M&A aspects.