Director - Lisbon Hub

This role oversees the day-to-day operation and development of our Lisbon Hub, turning strategic intent into practical delivery! This role runs the Hub’s governance, infrastructure enablement, service onboarding and collaborator engagement, so that growth plans from senior enterprise teams are realised. It means translating strategy into clear implementation plans, coordinating local resources for office expansion and fit-outs, defining and communicating seat plans, and driving cross-functional initiatives that build a vibrant, trusted work environment. Acting as the operational integrator across Finance, HR, Real Estate, Facilities and Communications, the Director safeguards business continuity and disaster recovery, while strengthening our external Employer Value Proposition in the Lisbon market.

Partnering closely with the Hub Leader and reporting to the GBS Head of Strategy, this role shapes how the Hub runs today and how it grows tomorrow. Ready to build something that truly matters?

Accountabilities:

• Lead the design and operation of Hub governance frameworks, ensuring effective leadership team forums, structured decision-making, action tracking and clear information flow in line with compliance policies.
• Implement office strategy by working with executive-level enterprise groups to define requirements. Partner with global and local Real Estate and Facilities teams. Secure space and deliver fit-outs that align with growth and value creation.
• Coordinate operational resilience and emergency recovery for the Hub in collaboration with the COO Risk team, maintaining readiness, testing plans regularly and aligning with collaborator expectations.
• Own Hub cost visibility and financial enablement. Partner with Finance and HR to model office running costs. Define seat plans and operational standards. Communicate these clearly to collaborators.
• Drive promotion of the Lisbon Hub by coordinating with Marketing Company, COO and enabling teams to complete promotional plans, gather proof points on Hub advantages and partner with Communications to strengthen our EVP externally.
• Plan and coordinate collaborator and customer visits to the Hub, enabling on-the-ground assessments that deepen understanding of Hub capabilities and opportunities.
• Work with HR and the Communications department to implement candidate and employee engagement strategies, delivering events and initiatives that foster trust, connection and a lively workplace culture.
• Champion cross-functional innovation by engaging teams with varied strengths to design and implement initiatives that embed continuous improvement and encourage cross-pollination of ideas across senior enterprise areas.
• Assess feasibility and risks associated with Hub plans, propose remedial measures, advance issues appropriately to the Hub Lead and senior collaborators, and ensure timely resolution.
• Build strong internal networks with the Hub Leadership Team, senior enterprise leaders, Finance, HR, Real Estate, Facilities and Communications to align plans, budgets and execution.
• Develop external relationships with labour market partners, universities, vendors, landlords and community representatives to support leasing/fit-outs, talent attraction and positive Hub perception.
• Lead and develop direct reports such as program/project managers for onboarding and fit-outs, facilities/real estate liaisons and administration teams; coordinate cross-functional contributors through matrix governance.
• Collaborate across multiple countries where collaborators operate, ensuring consistent Hub execution while adapting to local needs and constraints.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• 10+ years in Hub operations, corporate services, including governance, facilities/RE programs, and cross-functional delivery.
• Proven track record to build governance models, manage leadership forums, ensure action follow-up, and maintain transparent collaborator communication.
• Experience collaborating with Real Estate and Facilities to lease, fitout, and scale office environments on schedule and budget.
• Track record of driving multi-workstream implementation plans, coordinating enabling teams, and delivering onboarding outcomes tied to growth targets.
• Ability to model service costs, define seat charges, and communicate pricing and service levels to collaborators. Practical experience establishing and maintaining business continuity and disaster recovery plans across multi-stakeholder environments.
• Strong capabilities in crafting promotional plans, coordinating collaborator visits, and partnering with Communications to shape external EVP.
• Demonstrated success engaging across functions (Finance, HR, RE, Facilities, Communications, SET areas) and fostering continuous improvement. Communication and Influence: Clear, concise communicator with strong facilitation and influence skills across senior stakeholders.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Formal training or certification (e.g., Lean, Agile, Prosci) to embed a continual improvement mindset and manage change adoption.
• PMP or equivalent; experience running complex portfolios across multiple stakeholders and geographies.
• Background partnering with TA and Communications to strengthen EVP perception in local labour markets and universities.
• Experience with shared services cost allocation, chargeback models, and service catalogue management.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

AstraZeneca offers an environment where operations leaders shape how work gets done every day: from embedding Lean practices that reduce waste to building trusted teams who feel at home on site while tackling complex challenges together. Collaboration across diverse functions is encouraged so that ideas can come from anywhere, people are heard without bias and given ownership to turn their ideas into reality. With a strong focus on sustainability, including ambitious emissions reduction goals, there is real backing to innovate for the long term while developing skills through varied challenges, learning opportunities and visible impact on patients’ lives.

Ready to lead the Lisbon Hub into its next phase of growth and help build a trusted home for our teams? Apply now.

Date Posted

13-nov.-2026

Closing Date

29-nov.-2026

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.