Chirstos Manolis

Head of Human Resources AstraZeneca

Christos Manolis is Head of Human Resources at AstraZeneca, where he leads the people strategy for one of the world’s foremost biopharmaceutical companies. With a career spanning global HR leadership roles, Christos brings a wealth of experience in organisational transformation, talent development, and strategic workforce planning. At AstraZeneca, he plays a critical role in fostering a high-performance culture that supports scientific innovation and patient-centric outcomes. His leadership is marked by a commitment to inclusive growth, employee engagement, and aligning human capital with the company’s mission to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines.

Seminars

Tuesday 24th February 2026
Panel Discussion: Lessons from the Pharmaceutical Industry
10:40 am

In this powerhouse panel, four of the most influential HR leaders in global pharma come together to share the hard won lessons shaping the future of workforce strategy in life sciences. From navigating talent shortages and global expansion to embedding purpose and agility into HR operating models, this session will uncover the bold moves these organisations are making to stay competitive, resilient, and people-first. Expect candid insights, practical takeaways, and a rare opportunity to benchmark against the best in the business.

Christos Manolis Head of Human Resources AstraZeneca, speaking at LEAP HR: Life Sciences Europe 2026