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AstraZeneca IT Graduate Programme

AstraZeneca has opportunities for high calibre graduates to join our AstraZeneca IT
Graduate Programme in 2016, available in the following countries: India, China, United
Kingdom, Sweden and US.
The objective of the AZ TLDP is to create and develop a pipeline of technically focused
talent within the AstraZeneca IT Organization.
What's In It For You?
At AstraZeneca we offer you the opportunity to learn how to navigate in an international
and diverse organization with numerous stakeholders. You will develop an understanding
of AstraZeneca's global IT function - its most important roles and its organisational
structure - and be given real responsibility from day one.
A key element of the Programme is leadership development and your professional
development will be supported by a strong focus on developing core professional,
technical and leadership capabilities via a range of development interventions and
mentoring activities within your job.
By giving you vital industry exposure, this Programme is the perfect springboard to a
senior position within AstraZeneca. Throughout the Programme you will have frequent
opportunities to review your progress - towards achievement of role objectives and
personal development plans with your manager - via a formal performance management
process.
We will offer you excellent training, work experience and a strong support network
throughout the Programme as well as giving you an extensive understanding of the
Pharmaceutical Industry.
You will get the opportunity to review your progress with a mentor, a Programme
manager and members of the Global Graduate Associates network. All participants are
allocated a personal mentor / coach from day one of the Programme. Each Mentor /
coach is a professional with the highest levels of credibility and business experience.AZ
IT has a critical role to play in helping AstraZeneca push the boundaries of science to
deliver life changing medicines.
We understand the importance of technology in driving business success and we're
determined to create an IT organisation that is the envy of the industry - recognised by

our customers and peers for reliable, responsive, vibrant, innovative and cost-effective
world class services.
Technology can help us achieve scientific leadership, by accelerating development,
exploiting information and driving innovation.
It can help deliver business growth, by enabling the sales force, enhancing customer
interactions and rapidly transforming capabilities and it can help create a great place to
work, by connecting people, simplifying processes and boosting collaboration.

What does AZ IT do?

Our responsibilities range from 'delivering the basics', such as IT infrastructure and
devices, to driving innovation to support business priorities and business change.
Our critical services allow individuals, teams and entire business units to maximise their
contribution to delivering the AstraZeneca strategy.
Our Vision for AZ IT
Our vision is to create an environment in which everyone in AstraZeneca is truly
connected and empowered by technology; where IT goes unnoticed, is always there
when you need it - reliable, responsive, simple and secure; where business objectives are
met through cutting edge innovations, dynamic solutions and transforming capabilities.
Our Story at AZ IT
IT, like pharma, is a continually evolving and dynamic industry; IT organisations must be
set up to adapt and evolve; To never stop changing.
In November 2013 we embarked upon a period of significant change, evolving
throughout 2014/2015 and into 2016 and beyond.
We're simplifying our processes, changing where and how we work, building out
capabilities and enhancing the relationship we all have with technology.
We're determined to become more efficient too. Our stretch ambition is to deliver twice
the service at half the cost by 2018.
Our Transformation Journey

We're on a transformation journey to become a world class IT organisation excelling in

our five priority areas (Customer Focus, Operational Excellence, Technical Leadership,
Simplification and Collaboration) delighting our customers and driving innovation.
We have fantastic opportunities in AZ IT for graduates with the potential and ambition to
become leaders of the future.
What Are We Looking For?
The objective of the AZ TLDP is to create and develop a pipeline of talent within the
AstraZeneca IT Organization so you will need to demonstrate real ability and desire to
bring innovation to AZ IT.
First and foremost, we're looking for people who are passionate about working in
pharmaceuticals & health, and have the desire to make a difference and a drive to
deliver maximum value by creating solutions to meet business needs.
You will be expected to quickly understand the AstraZeneca environment. In addition, it's
crucial you have strong business acumen, plus the ability to develop great leadership and
change management capabilities.
You should hold a University Degree equivalent to a BSc, MSc or PhD in an area such as
Information Science and Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems
Management, other IT related degree disciplines/or simply have a passion for technology.
You will need to show evidence of leadership capabilities, have reasonable technical
ability and have the confidence to express your opinions and ideas to drive innovation
and fresh thinking within AZ.
You should hold a valid passport and be comfortable with an element of global travel if
the role requires it. As we are a global organization, you will also need to be fluent in
English. Additional language skills are desirable.
How Does the Programme Work?
The two year Programme will consist of 4 rotations of 6 months throughout various teams
in AZ IT, each role with increasing responsibility and challenge.
The Programme will allow participants to build strong skills in all facets of IT (Project
Management, App Maintenance, App Design, etc.)
You will complete your placements across our IT functions which will provide you with an
opportunity to gain invaluable insight and influence decisions within different areas of the
business. As you learn more about AstraZeneca, the placement roles will hold
increasing levels of responsibility. Upon completion of the Programme, and subject to
performance, we will aim to move you into a permanent position based on your skills,
experience, interests and business need.

There will be annual assessments of your leadership capabilities and individual

performance which will provide insight into your strengths and development areas and
inform decision making on next placements and ultimately permanent positions.
Participants will be encouraged to have roles across multiple capabilities in IT such as:

Project Management

Business Analysis

Application Maintenance

Application Development

Infrastructure

IT Security

Participants will be encouraged to have roles across the different functional areas of IT
such as:

Strategy & Performance

Commercial IT

Research and Development Information

Operations IT

Finance & Global Product Portfolio Strategy

HR, Legal and Corporate Affairs

Infrastructure and Operations

Technology Services

Software Shared Services

Participants will be empowered to network and seek roles based on their personal
interests. However the Programme Steering Committee will make all final decisions on
placements.
Examples of the type of tasks & activities you will be undertaking within AZ IT include:

Working with the Business Analyst community in gathering functional and

technical requirements from our business users in order to develop new go-tomarket solutions;

Testing business solutions to ensure they meet the specification of the business
users;

Benchmarking and analysing new services focused on social networks and new
media;

Implementing collaboration and cloud based technologies to drive business value;

Delivering exciting projects and programmes which are aligned to business

strategies and goals;

Developing and managing our landscape of application and infrastructure

services;

Taking ownership of technical specifications for application and infrastructure and

directing architectural alignment;

Enhancing business interactions through high-performing and easily-accessible

mobile applications;

Defining and implementing Key Performance Indicators and Metrics for support
and network related activities;

Delivering architected solutions in a timely and cost effective manner, balanced

with the desire to align with strategic roadmaps and IT standards in order to
reduce total cost of ownership;

Developing and configuring solutions as required from conceptualisation through

to stabilisation using various computer platforms;

Engaging in maintenance and support activities as well as routine analysis and

evaluation on resource requirements necessary to maintain and/or expand service
level;

Incident management covering technical troubleshooting, resource co-ordination

and dispute resolution as required on an incident by incident basis

The closing date for applications is 31st December 2015 at 5pm GMT. You will be
notified in early 2016 if you have been selected for a first round telephone interview.
Following the telephone interviews, you will be notified if you have been selected to
attend an Assessment Centre. You will be advised of further details about the
Assessment Centre as part of your telephone interview.

Salary & benefits:

You can expect a competitive salary and benefits.
You will need to submit your CV/Resume and complete the application form in English in
order to be considered. This should take approximately 60 minutes and needs to be
completed in one go. Candidates are shortlisted for interview based on their application
forms so you should complete it in full. The application form questions are:

Did you graduate in 2014, 2015 or are you due to graduate by September 2016?

Are you legally authorised to live/work in your preference country?

Please state whether you are interested in global working in the future if your
eligibility to work in new locations can be extended.

Please provide the name of the University you currently attend or have recently
graduated from.

Please state the degree subject/title and level that you are currently working
towards or have obtained.

What is your overall expected/predicted or obtained qualification result?

Please include details of any work experience/industrial placements, what you

learned from them and what achievements you are most proud of.

Please provide details of any extracurricular activities and interests including what
you contribute and what you get out of them. Please describe how you think this
will help/benefit you on the AZ TLDP.

In less than 250 words please describe what you think are the key Information
Technology challenges facing the Pharmaceutical Industry and how you think
technology is developing.

In less than 150 words please describe why you are interested in applying for the
AZ TLDP.

In less than 150 words please describe something creative or innovative that you
have designed or produced

In less than 150 words please describe the key skills and capabilities required to
be a successful leader in a Technology environment.

In less than 150 words please describe the challenges and opportunities
presented by global working.