Tomas Wahlgren

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DISC Type : DI

IT Director at AstraZeneca

Sweden

Overview

Tomas Wahlgren is an IT Director at AstraZenecas Biologics site, leveraging over 30 years of experience in IT-supported production and MRO from roles at AstraZeneca and Scania. People often describe him as focused, analytical, and collaborative. He holds an ITIL V3 Foundation certification.

Beyond his professional role, Tomas is passionate about technological advancement and volunteers for the Warp Institute, an organization focused on "making the future come sooner. " He enjoys developing his staff, sharing knowledge, and presenting to large audiences, showcasing his strong interpersonal and leadership qualities.

He was a featured speaker at the Pharma M2R conference, presenting on challenges and solutions in Calibration Management.

Personality Overview

Informal

Achievement-Oriented

Charismatic

They are not against taking risks and can make tough decisions when required.
  They will fight for you if they come to believe in you. They are charming and can persuade others to support their decisions.

Topics They Care About

IT in Biologics
Leads IT for AstraZeneca's Biologics supply site, focusing on the systems and processes that support the manufacturing of advanced medicines.
Digitalizing MRO
Has deep career experience in Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) and a focus on using digital tools to improve efficiency, a topic he posts about.
Accelerating Technology
Volunteers for the Warp Institute, a foundation dedicated to accelerating a better future, indicating a strong personal interest in technological progress.

Media Appearances

Tomas has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2022
IT Director at AstraZeneca
1-2019 - 4-2022
Business Digital Specialist at AstraZeneca
1-2018 - 1-2019
Portfolio Manager, Industrial Maintenance & Fuel Injection Systems at Scania Group
5-2017
Warp Volunteer at Warp Institute
2-2016 - 1-2018
IT Manager, Industrial Maintenance & Machining at Scania Group

Education

1985 - 1986
High school from Huddinge Gymasiet
1982 - 1983
High school from Västergårds gymnasiet

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Insights For Selling To Tomas

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product
  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tomas is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tomas

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tomas move?

  • They can reach decisions quickly if they develop trust and confidence in the product.
  • Can Tomas take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Tomas

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