Business Partner, Mergers & Acquisition IT

AstraZeneca; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca is seeking a knowledgeable Business Partner for Mergers and Acquisitions IT to enhance our regulatory operations. This pivotal role focuses on overseeing content migration and ensuring effective collaboration across teams. Candidates should possess strong project management skills and a Bachelor’s degree. Join us to create impactful medicines in an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in document management and migration (RIMS).
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Own the M&A IT-related process framework and ensure the transfer of regulatory data.
• Oversee operational delivery and collaborate with diverse project teams.
• Support the Capability lead with content management and process improvements.

Skills

Content migration (RIMS)

Project Management

Strong communication skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Business Partner, Mergers & Acquisition IT

Location: Macclesfield

Competitive salary and benefits

Introduction to role

Are you a seasoned professional with expertise in RIMS and regulatory operations? Do you have an interest in technical solution and a passion for sharing knowledge, collaborating effectively and driving initiatives? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact the success of Business Development deals in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

Accountabilities

As M&A IT Business Partner, you will be the subject matter expert in regulatory information and content migration, owning the M&A IT-related process framework.

You will independently take responsibility for operational deliverables, collaborating closely with the delivery team and supporting the capability lead. Your key operational responsibilities include planning, preparation and execution of all incoming and outgoing regulatory data transfer to/from AZ RIMS systems, across 20+ deals with varied scope and complexity.

This role requires a hybrid set of technical, business domain, and project management skills. You will support and enable a diverse delivery team and multi-functional project teams and partnering with business functions across AstraZeneca

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.
• 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 content migration (RIMS) and document management understanding and experience including basic understanding of GxP data & processes.
• Experience and understanding of the importance of process documentation and framework as an enabler for quality delivery.
• Ability to translate business acumen to a technical delivery team to raise awareness and develop their 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 deliverables.
• A self-starter with high levels of drive, energy, resilience.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Strong decision maker even with limited information.
• Experience of and a curiosity about coaching and developing
• Flexible & open to expand the remit to other M&A aspects.

At AstraZeneca, we couple technology with an inclusive approach to cross international boundaries and develop a leading ecosystem. Our diverse group works in multi-functional teams at scale, bringing together the best minds from across the globe to uncover new solutions. We think holistically about how to apply technology, building partnerships inside and out. We drive simplicity and efficiencies to make a real difference. Here, our work has a direct impact on patients, transforming our ability to develop life-changing medicines. We empower the business to perform at its peak by combining innovative science with leading digital technology platforms and data.

If you are ready to make a significant impact, apply now to join AstraZeneca's journey in becoming a digital and data-led enterprise!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Date Posted

15-Jul-2025

Closing Date

11-Aug-2025 Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.