Product Researcher and Designer

Join our R&D IT team as a Product Researcher / User Experience Designer, where you will be at the forefront of creating intuitive, user-friendly products that meet the needs of our end users. This role is pivotal in identifying business transformation opportunities through research, driving optimization, and unlocking new sources of value creation. With a focus on hypothesis-led, evidence-driven approach to value creation, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive user-centered design and research practices throughout the organization.

What you'll do:
As a Product Researcher and Designer, you will contribute to the development and execution of a comprehensive user research framework aligned with product and business goals. You will identify key research questions, methodologies, and timelines for research initiatives. Your role will involve conducting qualitative and quantitative user research studies, translating research findings into actionable insights, and designing wireframes, prototypes, and user interfaces. You will also advocate for user needs throughout the product development lifecycle and stay updated on industry trends related to user experience design and research.

Essential Skills/Experience:

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Bachelor's or master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Psychology, or a related field.
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Proven experience (7+ years) in user experience design and research, preferably in an R&D and/or Pharma setting.
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Deep understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices.
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Proficiency in conducting user research studies.
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Experience of UX tools and methods across the full user-centered design process.
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Specialist technical skills in creating information architectures, flows and wireframes, interactive prototypes, moderating usability lab testing and other research methodologies.
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Finely honed visual/ graphic design skills (color, typography, layout, illustration).
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An excellent listener and presenter.

We believe the following experience is desirable:

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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma.
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Experience with data analysis tools and techniques.
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Excellent communication and presentation skills.
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Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and partners.

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.

At AstraZeneca, we are committed to making a meaningful impact. Our work has a direct impact on patients, transforming our ability to develop life-changing medicines. We empower the business to perform at its peak and lead a new way of working, combining cutting-edge science with leading digital technology platforms and data.

Join us at a crucial stage of our journey in becoming a digital and data-led enterprise. Make the impossible possible by building partnerships and ecosystems, creating new ways of working and driving scale and speed to deliver exponential growth.

AstraZeneca offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, such as extra paid Holiday, Private Medical Benefit, on-site Work Out and much, much more.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our team as a Product Researcher and Designer! We welcome your application no later than September 2nd.