Capability Development Manager
Pubblicato il 28-08-2026 - Astrazeneca in Milano
At AstraZeneca, we are committed to advancing science and delivering life-changing medicines. Our values, such as putting patients first, acting with integrity, and striving to be entrepreneurial, are at the core of everything we do. Our mission in oncology is dedicated to addressing unmet medical needs, driving innovation in cancer treatment, and the commitment to improving patient outcomes. We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture, where individuals are empowered to make a difference and contribute to meaningful work in the oncology field. **Key Responsibilities**: - Liaise with Global Oncology Training and Development to build or customize existing training materials and frameworks
- Proactively liaise and collaborate with BBU counterpart to co-create, share and develop capabilities development plans for AZ
- Periodically assess employees’ skills and identify areas of improvement
- Stay up to date and source best-in-class practices from both in-industry and other industries to develop functional capabilities
- Select and manage resources, including working with both internal employees and external experts/consultants to develop new competencies and skills.
- Deliver training on new capabilities, ensuring optimal roll-out, and follow up,
designing engaging training programs and leveraging on new technologies and omnichannel possibilities
- Drive enhanced performance management and coaching of managers’ direct reports
- Drive enhanced understanding and use of brand services and tools
- Pilot and scale up the upskilling of the organization on new competencies, developing internal advocates and champions
- Help develop ad hoc training programs to support change management
- Inform strategic and tactical brand planning **Requirements**: - A Bachelor's degree in scientific field or any relevant degrees related to the specific requirements of the role
- At least 5 years' experience in the Pharmaceutical field; previous training experience is preferred
- Experience in leading cross-functional projects
- Digital mindset and approach
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent planning and time management competencies
- Strong collaboration, cross-functional and teamworking skills
- Proactivity and enthusiasm
- Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and Italian
- Knowledge of traditional and modern training methods