Senior IT Product Owner – CRM
$165000 - $248000/year
Job Description
As part of AstraZeneca’s global IT transformation, the AZ CRM platform supports 35,000+ users across 70+ countries, enabling improved field productivity, customer engagement, and data-driven commercial execution. We are seeking a Senior IT Product Owner – CRM to lead the evolution of our next-generation CRM ecosystem built on Salesforce Life Sciences Cloud, enabling the agentic future of CRM powered by Agentforce, Data Cloud (Data360), AI-driven automation, and an integrated commercial technology landscape. This role combines product ownership, technology leadership, and business partnership, shaping platform strategy while ensuring scalable delivery across global markets. The Product Owner will define the CRM product vision, manage roadmap execution, and lead cross-functional teams delivering innovative capabilities across Commercial and Medical domains. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Product Ownership & Strategy Own the global CRM product vision, roadmap, and backlog aligned with AstraZeneca Commercial strategy. Drive adoption of Salesforce Life Sciences Cloud, Agentforce automation, and Data Cloud capabilities. Translate business outcomes into scalable product features and platform capabilities. Act as the primary interface between Business, IT, Architecture, and Delivery teams. Influence long-term CRM ecosystem strategy including integrations, AI enablement, and data activation. Platform Innovation & Agentic CRM Enablement Identify platform exploitation and innovation opportunities across the enterprise. Promote adoption of unused or emerging Salesforce capabilities. Lead innovation assessments, pilots, and proof-of-concept initiatives. Develop business cases for AI, automation, and intelligent workflow solutions. Champion the transition toward agentic CRM experiences leveraging: Agentforce digital agents Data Cloud (Data360) unified customer data Intelligent engagement orchestration Drive continuous innovation through product backlog prioritization and experimentation. Delivery Leadership Lead end-to-end product delivery across Design → Build → Test → Deploy → Operate lifecycle. Provide functional and technical oversight of CRM configurations, customizations, and UX development. Ensure solutions align with enterprise standards, scalability requirements, and compliance expectations. Coordinate global release planning across multiple delivery trains and markets. Validate business and functional requirements throughout product development cycles. CRM Ecosystem & Integration Leadership Maintain deep understanding of the end-to-end CRM ecosystem including integrations and data flows. Provide expertise on integration platforms (e.g., MuleSoft, SnapLogic) supporting CRM orchestration. Drive simplification and modernization of the integration landscape. Enable data-driven engagement through Data Cloud activation and connected applications. Stakeholder & Vendor Management Serve as a trusted advisor to Commercial and Medical business stakeholders globally. Manage relationships with third-party development and delivery suppliers. Ensure alignment with AZ IT governance, standards, validation expectations, and delivery processes. Support supplier selection, proposal evaluation, and delivery oversight. Team Leadership Lead, mentor, and coach distributed application development teams. Foster product mindset adoption across engineering and delivery organizations. Improve delivery throughput, quality, and agile maturity. Continuous Improvement & Innovation Lead continuous improvement initiatives across platform and product backlogs. Identify emerging technologies supporting evolving business capabilities. Influence enterprise technology roadmaps through innovation proposals. Promote automation, AI adoption, and modern engineering practices. ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Education & Background Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. 10+ years of experience in CRM or related Customer Engagement processes. Extensive experience in enterprise IT product ownership or CRM platform leadership. CRM & Platform Expertise Deep expertise in Salesforce ecosystem, preferably Life Sciences Cloud. Strong experience with Veeva CRM/Vault or global life sciences CRM platforms. Salesforce certifications strongly preferred. Experience delivering global CRM implementations at scale. Understanding of Data Cloud / Data360, customer data platforms, or enterprise data activation. Understanding of AI-enabled workflows, automation, or digital agents (Agentforce experience desirable). Experience shaping intelligent, data-driven customer engagement ecosystems. Experience with enterprise integration technologies (MuleSoft, SnapLogic or similar). Knowledge of modern application design patterns and enterprise architecture principles. Experience with CI/CD and Agile delivery methodologies. Product & Leadership Skills Product Owner or Product Manager experience in large global organizations will be added advantage. Stakeholder management across business and technical leadership. Proven ability to influence without authority in matrix environments. Experience managing external vendors and global delivery teams. Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business outcomes. Expertise in Agile product delivery and scaled delivery models. Strong problem-solving mindset with focus on value realization. Demonstrated experience driving innovation and organizational change. The annual base pay for this position ranges from $165,000 to $248,000 . Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. Date Posted 04-Mar-2026 Closing Date 18-Mar-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.
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About AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on the research, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines in oncology, cardiovascular, respiratory, and rare disease areas. Industry: Biopharmaceuticals