Location
Luton, UK

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
At AstraZeneca, a global, science-led, patient-focused pharmaceutical company, we push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines and aim to make a meaningful difference for patients, society and the planet. Our values guide how we work together: we follow the science, put patients first, play to win, do the right thing and are entrepreneurial. We are seeking an experienced sustainability reporting professional who enjoys turning complex regulatory requirements into clear, practical reporting processes. As Director, Sustainability Reporting & Communications, you will strengthen how AstraZeneca delivers local statutory and voluntary sustainability disclosures across our global footprint. You will support the development and implementation of AstraZeneca’s approach to local sustainability reporting by providing subject matter expertise, practical direction and coordination for subsidiaries and local Finance teams. Your role will ensure local disclosures are controlled, consistent, compliant and aligned with Group sustainability reporting standards, governance, data, controls and external disclosures.

You will design and establish the operating model for local sustainability reporting, including roles, governance, review points and escalation paths for statutory and voluntary disclosures. You will monitor and interpret emerging sustainability reporting requirements for subsidiaries, including IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, CSRD-related requirements, AASB S2, BRSR and other local frameworks. Providing subject matter expertise and practical guidance to subsidiaries and Group teams on local sustainability reporting regulations and disclosures will be key, alongside designing reports and processes to aid compliance in jurisdictions.

Developing a hub to share local sustainability data and best practices on voluntary disclosures, providing communications expertise to meet local teams' goals while maintaining Group and local compliance and reputation, will be part of your responsibilities. You will develop and maintain SOPs, templates, guidance, timelines, controls and documentation standards for subsidiary sustainability reporting. Ensuring local disclosures align with Group sustainability reporting, commitments, narratives, materiality, data definitions, methodologies and reporting policies is essential.

You will coordinate with Group Financial Reporting, Sustainability Reporting, Internal Controls, Corporate Affairs, Legal and other teams to support review and approval of disclosures. Engaging in-scope markets to assess reporting requirements, thresholds, data and narrative needs, and opportunities to use Group reporting or exemptions will be part of your remit. Overseeing the quality, consistency, completeness and audit-readiness of reporting documentation, including evidence, approvals and control performance, is critical.

Driving continuous improvement through simplification, automation, knowledge sharing, capability building and adoption of good practice across markets will be expected. You will act as subject matter expert and escalation support for complex reporting matters, balancing local compliance with Group consistency, risk and stakeholder expectations.

At AstraZeneca, you will be part of an inclusive, collaborative environment where people are empowered to learn, grow and make an impact. You will have the opportunity to work across borders and functions, shape practical solutions to complex sustainability reporting challenges, and contribute to work that supports our purpose of delivering life-changing medicines.

Experience
Extensive experience in sustainability, finance, ESG, audit, risk, controls or a related discipline in a complex global organisation. Strong knowledge of sustainability reporting regulations, standards and frameworks, with the ability to translate requirements into practical processes. Proven experience leading cross-functional, multi-market projects with senior stakeholders, local teams and external advisors. Strong understanding of governance, controls, documentation, assurance readiness and disclosure review processes. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, including advising senior leaders and supporting teams through ambiguity and change. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of turning complex technical matters into clear guidance and decision-ready recommendations. Strong programme management skills, including prioritisation, timeline management, multiple workstreams and high-quality delivery under reporting deadlines.

About you
Motivated by building practical, high-quality reporting processes across complex global environments. Collaborative and inclusive, with the ability to work effectively across borders and functions. Adaptable to change and able to drive continuous improvement through simplification, automation, knowledge sharing and capability building. Comfortable acting as a subject matter expert and escalation point for complex reporting matters, balancing local compliance with Group consistency, risk and stakeholder expectations.

Qualifications
Graduate degree or equivalent experience in sustainability, finance, accounting, business, law, environmental management, economics or a related field.

Desirable Experience
- Experience with CSRD/ESRS, IFRS S1/S2, TCFD, EU Taxonomy, BRSR, AASB S2 or similar national sustainability reporting requirements.
- Experience with Group Reporting, Company Secretariat, Legal, Corporate Affairs, Internal Controls or external assurance providers.
- Experience in pharmaceuticals, healthcare or another highly regulated sector.
- Experience building reporting processes, operating models, SOPs, RACIs, controls and capability programmes across jurisdictions.
- Familiarity with reporting systems, data platforms, workflow tools or disclosure management tools such as Workiva.
- Familiarity with XBRL, digital tagging or structured data for sustainability, financial or corporate reporting.
- Understanding of how AI, automation or analytics can improve reporting processes, data quality, review workflows and insight generation.
- Fluency or strong working proficiency in multiple languages, such as Chinese, Spanish or other languages relevant to in-scope jurisdictions.