Enterprise Process Expert - ESG – 24 month (Fixed Term Contract)

AstraZeneca; Luton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca is advancing the Axial ESG workstream within the global S/4HANA transformation. In this role you will drive alignment between ESG strategy, data reporting and sustainability delivery across UK and global teams.

You will lead planning, SIT/UAT preparation, and deployment activities, partnering with local deployment teams and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure a successful UK go‑live and sustainable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in ESG strategy and reporting.
• Ability to design and implement ESG process changes to enable business decision making.
• Experience partnering with IT and business to implement global transformation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Drive close alignment between Axial ESG workstream and BAU sustainability efforts.
• Foster connections between Axial and local UK deployment teams; coordinate communications across project phases.
• Support SIT and UAT for the new SAP technologies; prepare for go-live and deployment across the organisation.

Skills

ESG strategy

ESG reporting

SAP knowledge

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

Enterprise Process Expert - ESG – 24 month contract

Location: Luton

Salary: Competitive plus benefits

The Axial Programme (Global S/4HANA implementation)

We are one purpose‑led global organisation. The enablers and innovators, ensuring that we can fulfil our mission to push the boundaries of science and discover and develop life-changing medicines. We take pride in working close to the cause, opening the locks to save lives, ultimately making a massive difference to the outside world.

AstraZeneca (AZ) is in a period of strong growth and our employees have a united purpose to make a difference to patients around the world who need both our medicines and the ongoing developments from our science. In this journey AZ must continue to work across borders and with partners and new colleagues in a fast and seamless way. The ambition, size and complexity of the organisation, coupled with the opportunities afforded by new technology, has led the Board to approve a large‑scale transformation programme – Axial.

The Axial Programme will be powered by S/4HANA a new ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system which will be implemented right across the organisation and will provide our business with standardised processes, enhanced financial management, common data and real time reporting, transforming the way we work through our entire supply chain - from bench to patient.

Introduction to role:

In this role. you will be supporting the Axial ESG workstream at a critical time through the remaining part of the pioneer phase with deployment two new strategic SAP technologies Sustainability Footprint Management (SFM) and Sustainability Control Tower (SCT). Additionally, as the programme to the next phase you will be involved in planning, preparation and deployment throughout the organisation.

What you’ll do:

• Drive close alignment between Axial and BAU sustainability efforts, which includes contributing to the Sustainability digital strategy to drive the company’s broader sustainability goals.
• Fostering strong connections between Axial and key stakeholders across local deployment teams (i.e. Mexico and UK), ensuring communication and alignment throughout project phases.
• Working with the relevant teams to support a successful SIT and UAT for the new technology.
• Working alongside cross-functional teams to ensure adequate preparation ahead of the UK go‑live
• Clarify roles and responsibilities at go‑live, making sure that the local UK team, global sustainability team, and Axial team all understand their duties and expectations.

Essential Skills:

• Significant experience and expertise in ESG strategy and reporting
• Applied domain knowledge of ESG requirements and the changing landscape, including the ability to explain sophisticated concepts to non-technical colleagues
• Experience of designing and implementing process change to enable business decision making in ESG disciplines
• Demonstated SAP working knowledge across transactions and reporting in an SAP environment, including an understanding of how data and process integrate within an SAP architecture
• Experience of Business/IT partnering for the implementation of global transformation solutions
• Proven ability to lead in a diverse, global team, within and across functions. Experience with global working and across cultures
• Good communication skills with the ability to influence others to achieve objectives
• Ability to lead and manage negotiations across a complex group, to a target outcome
• Consistent track record of delivery and ability to effectively prioritise to ensure goals and outcomes are achieved
• Demonstrated project leadership skills

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca, we are one purpose‑led global organisation. We are the enablers and innovators, ensuring that we can fulfil our mission to push the boundaries of science and discover and develop life‑changing medicines. We take pride in working close to the cause, opening the locks to save lives, ultimately making a massive difference to the outside world.

Ready to make a difference?

Date Posted
20-Aug-2026

Closing Date
28-Aug-2026

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.