.The Capability Partner: Channel Excellence will anticipate demand for technology products for channel excellence including but not limited to CRM, field experience, direct & digital experience, events & meetings, ux & ui optimization, marketing automation, channel optimization capabilities (inc. A:B & MVT etc.) and for all areas of field operations & services including Measurement & incentives, Learning & coaching and other relevant capabilitiesThe role will use their IT expertise, bio-pharma industry trends and in-depth understanding of AZ business priorities to lead the functional/capability IT strategy development, investment planning, and delivery. The role will develop strategic relationships at the highest levels with senior leaders across all relevant business units, identifying ways for IT to partner achieving and exceeding business objectives. This role will lead the identification of innovative technology solutions, to create maximum competitive advantage, focused on high impact business outcomes and will ensure current technology is fully exploited for business benefit. The role will be accountable for the successful development & evolution of a bold and visionary capability strategy & roadmap for content that combines short, medium & long-term ambition, and for ensuring broad support & alignment across the relevant stakeholder group.**Typical Accountabilities**- Create & maintain ambitous, realistic & relevant roadmaps for all aspects of the Channel Excellence domain.- Develop & leverage broad internal networks to ensure full visibility & appreciation of current and forthcoming opportunity/unmet need.- Develop & leverage broad external networks to ensure visibility of emerging & established technical capabilities, alternative perspectives and to ensure contextual fit of- Work closely with product team, with SDD and with Ignite to ensure product roadmap is accurately delivered and is imagined in a way that maximises long-run return.- Work with A&V team to ensure roadmaps are well understood across all stakeholder groups- Work with other capability teams to ensure consistency and to develop click-technology ambition.- Work with Business Engagement teams to ensure aligned dialogue with commercial teams across all BUs- Develop a strategic IT relationship with senior leaders across all relevant business units, developing a deep understanding of the business strategies, priorities and challenges, ensuring that IT investment is aligned to business objectives.- Establish & maintain strong relationships with external partners to ensure full visibility of relevant product & strategic roadmaps and develop strategies to collaborate to deliver maximum value for AstraZeneca