Director, Head of Centralized Content

Location: Barcelona, Spain (3 days / week) working from the office. Overview The Director, Head of Centralized Content is a leadership role responsible for establishing, directing, and optimizing the strategic vision and operational excellence of centralized content creation across global markets and across multiple therapeutic areas and indications. This position will lead the transformation of medical communications such that centralized content becomes the foundation for all medical communications activities at AstraZeneca. This will require ensuring innovative centralized content development strategies, seamless alignment with global therapeutic area objectives, change management to drive adoption and harmonization across all functions and geographies. Responsibilities Develop and implement comprehensive centralized content strategy aligned with global therapeutic area objectives and organizational priorities Champion innovation in content creation methodologies, digital platforms, and delivery mechanisms by leveraging emerging technologies such as AI Direct the execution of annual centralized content deliverables such as global slide libraries, pipeline materials and other medical exchange materials Establish data analytics to track content utilization, effectiveness, and impact Collaborate closely with Scientific Communications, Medical / Legal / Regulatory Review, and Field Capabilities teams to establish efficient review processes and ensure all centralized content meets global regulatory requirements and company compliance standards Manage budgets to meet the annual operating plan objectives and support regular financial forecasts Assess digital transformation and implement technology needed to support centralized content creation and adoption Build and lead a high‑performing team Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering professional development and career advancement Develop and maintain strategic relationships with medical communications agencies, consultants, and technology vendors Negotiate and manage complex vendor contracts Establish and monitor governance frameworks including performance monitoring and quality assurance protocols Qualifications Education and Experience: Advanced degree required: PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent experience in medical communications Minimum 7 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry Minimum 2 years of people management experience Minimum 5 years of direct vendor management experience Extensive experience in strategic content creation for assets ranging from pipeline through commercialization Technical Expertise Deep expertise in Medical / Legal / Regulatory Review processes and requirements across major global markets Proven experience with copyright evaluation and acquisition Exceptional scientific writing and editing capabilities Demonstrated ability to synthesize, and organize highly complex scientific data Leadership and Strategic Skills Proven track record of implementing complex strategic initiatives and driving organizational change Exceptional stakeholder management abilities with experience influencing senior leadership and cross‑functional teams Strong analytical and metrics‑driven approach to measuring content effectiveness We would prefer for you to have : Background or extensive experience in rare diseases with therapeutic area expertise Advanced Veeva platform administration experience and Medical Review workflow optimization Proficiency with digital platforms such as Veeva, Docuvera, and digital asset management platforms and content development technologies MBA or PMP Experience with AI / ML applications in content creation Understanding of regional regulatory and cultural considerations Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmatively action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation, please contact . Alexion participates in E-Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr