Senior Manager, eDiscovery Innovation & Operations
Location: Wilmington, DE
Introduction to role
AstraZeneca (AZ) is delivering on a bold ambition: to improve the lives of 200 million patients and launch 20 new medicines globally by 2030. To help achieve this vision, Global Business Services (GBS) is supporting key functions with innovative leadership and operational excellence at every level.
The Sr. Manager, eDiscovery Innovation & Operations plays a crucial role in driving our approach to litigation support and information governance. This leader will bring a continuous innovation, ensuring AstraZeneca’s eDiscovery services are optimized, defensible, and technologically advanced. The Sr. Manager will proactively stay current on evolving law, compliance standards, and technological advances. They will manage document review projects and implement cost-effective and efficient workflows across the legal discovery lifecycle.
Working at the intersection of law, technology, and operations, the Sr. Manager will advise on the legal risks and implications of emerging technologies adopted by the business, as well as collaborating across Legal, Compliance, and HR to develop and refine tech-forward strategies for collecting, reviewing, and producing information. The role requires a strategic problem solver able to communicate effectively with lawyers, paralegals, business partners, and vendors, shaping the way AstraZeneca’s legal services team and clients collaborate and share knowledge.
The Sr. Manager will also have a hand in managing eDiscovery projects (including data collections, budgets and resource allocation) while identifying and implementing innovative ways to reduce cost without sacrificing speed or defensibility. This role drives continuous improvement, leading training on legal discovery and legal hold, updating guidance documentation, and managing high-performing internal and external teams around the globe. Serving as both a business ambassador and influential thought partner, this person ensures that AstraZeneca’s legal technology services set the benchmark for the industry.
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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.
Feel rewarded and appreciated for your commitment. In our science and data-focused business, it's clear to see how our role contributes to AstraZeneca's journey. We have a strong approach to recognition, celebrating our successes collectively across the business. And our generous benefits package showcases the business's appreciation of our long-term commitment.
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Date Posted
31-Jul-2025Closing Date
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.
About AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca, a global pharmaceutical company, discovers, develops, manufactures and markets prescription medicines.
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