KSA Transform Care Digital Program Director

Do you bring deep expertise and a passion for leading large‑scale digital health programs—and want to use it to improve patient outcomes at a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life‑changing medicines? If so, the KSA Transform Care Digital Program Director role at AstraZeneca could be your next step!

AstraZeneca is a global, science‑led, patient‑focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. Join a high‑performing team, empowered to cut through the noise and drive real change. Our agility and pace, coupled with scientific focus, powers us to spot opportunities in the market that keep us moving forward and into new spaces.

AstraZeneca is experiencing a significant transformation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, driven by a commitment to advancing healthcare, innovation, and sustainable growth. Building on our global legacy, AZ KSA is rapidly evolving its operations to better serve patients, collaborate with healthcare stakeholders, and contribute to the ambitious goals outlined in the Saudi Vision 2030. We are investing in talent, digital solutions, and new ways of working;

all designed to enhance our impact on patient outcomes and reinforce our leadership in therapeutic areas. This dynamic environment calls for visionary, agile professionals who thrive in change and are motivated to help shape the future of healthcare in KSA.

The KSA Transform Care Digital Program Director role is a position responsible for driving the digital transformation of healthcare delivery within AstraZeneca’s Transform Care program, positioning Saudi as a Lighthouse for MEA. The role focuses on defining and executing the digital health strategy and roadmap for Saudi and MEA—aligning global goals with local healthcare priorities. Acting as the bridge between global, regional, and local stakeholders, the Transform Care Lead collaborates with Commercial IT, medical, commercial, and government partners to introduce innovative digital solutions that improve patient outcomes and system efficiency.

Key responsibilities include program management, stakeholder engagement, performance measurement, and capability building—ensuring that digital initiatives are implemented effectively, comply with local regulations, and deliver measurable impact. The position also involves influencing policy, fostering public‑private partnerships, and positioning the market as a regional lighthouse for digital health innovation.

• Define and lead the implementation of the Transform Care digital roadmap in KSA, aligning with global, regional, and national healthcare strategies, as well as digital health goals.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable, country‑specific digital health initiatives in collaboration with Medical, Corporate Affairs, Commercial teams, and the broader healthcare ecosystem.

• Serve as the primary liaison between global, regional, and local stakeholders to ensure digital solutions are tailored to local market needs, regulatory frameworks, and healthcare delivery challenges.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders, including government entities, hospitals, and technology innovators, to identify, prioritize, and introduce innovative digital technologies, pilot programs, and care models.
• Influence the external ecosystem through thought leadership, policy contributions, and public‑private partnerships.

• Lead the end‑to‑end lifecycle of digital Transform Care initiatives, including project setup, resource allocation, planning, build/development, quality assurance, piloting, go‑live, and post‑implementation support.
• Establish governance processes to monitor progress, proactively manage risks, ensure compliance with AZ policies and local regulations, and maintain high standards of data privacy and security.
• Support strategic workforce planning and change management to drive successful adoption…