Global Share Plan Advisor: 2 Year Fixed Term Contract (x2 headcount)
Location: Cambridge UK, Barcelona Spain
Competitive salary and benefits apply

At Astra Zeneca, every one of our employees makes a difference to patient lives every day. Each and every one of us believes that science has the ability to change lives and that to deliver this takes many people with many skill sets. When we deliver a life-changing medicine, that success comes from the combined efforts of all of our people.

This is a two-year fixed term contract assignment for two individuals to join the team as a Global Share Plan Advisor. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the launch of a new global employee share plan and be part of the team supporting the Global Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Lead and the wider business in all LTI related matters. The Global LTI team is responsible for the delivery of the Global LTI programme in approximately 70 countries for around 30,000 participants, ensuring effective communication, administration, governance, and compliance of all plans.

Accountabilities:
In this role, you will support the Global LTI team in launching a new global employee share plan and assist with the global discretionary LTI plans, including the quarterly grant process and releases. You will build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues in other internal functions such as Executive Reward, Payroll, Group and Company Finance, Treasury, Legal, and Company Secretariat to support the delivery of lifecycle events, address and resolve participant-related queries, escalations, and issues. Working closely with our share plan administrator, external global compliance partner, and tax advisor, you will ensure the smooth operations of our global plans.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a proven history in share plans to join the team and significantly contribute to the implementation of a new global share plan and take on a hands-on role to further develop their career.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Experience of administering global company share plans with an understanding of the legislation and regulations that govern them
  
• Proven analytical skills and comfortable using large data sets
  
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel
  
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  
• Demonstrates knowledge and experience of working with third-party providers
  
• Accuracy and diligence with the ability to work at pace and prioritise workload to meet deadlines
  
• Experience of working in a diverse and inclusive global environment
  
• Intellectual curiosity, seeking opportunities to develop new skills
  

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• ICSA Certificate in Employee Share Plans
  
• Issuer experience would be highly advantageous
  
• Experience in working in a HR/Reward, Payroll, Finance, or central support function
  
• Knowledge of Workday HRIS
  

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.

Join a place built on innovation and creativity developing the next generation of therapeutics. Be part of an environment where questioning minds never settle until new insights are uncovered that challenge convention. Acting with urgency, you’ll be empowered to take smart risks to push the boundaries. Committed to making the right choices to win, spotting opportunities and developing our resilience to solve complex challenges.

You will work with teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in. Here, sharing and understanding different perspectives is expected. Staying closely connected with one another is how we work. Drawing on our different views, experiences, and strengths is key to unlocking our plans for industry-leading growth; it propels us forward to reach bold new solutions.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!