AstraZeneca is looking to deliver life-changing medicines to patients around the world by driving innovation, leading with authority, and creating a lasting impact on global healthcare.
Requirements
- PhD in a scientific field.
- 15+ years of experience within GMP development, logistics, scale-up, and/or manufacturing in biopharma.
- Deep technical expertise, with proven proficiency in biologics, drug product transfers, validation, global supply chains, and operational excellence.
- Deep knowledge of Biologics Process development.
- Experience with paperless and fully digitized Technical Transfer process.
- Certification in Lean or Project/Portfolio Management.
- Expertise in temperature-controlled transport and logistics qualification.
Responsibilities
- Set the strategic direction for drug product and packaging tech transfer projects, leading, mentoring, and inspiring a global team of senior technical professionals.
- Implement frameworks for high performance, professional development, and continuous improvement, driving engagement throughout the organization.
- Build strong partnerships with design, engineering, quality, supply chain, and regulatory teams, engaging stakeholders to deliver seamless tech transfer solutions.
- Lead cross-functional, matrix teams to implement global best practices, including sustainable packaging and digital transformation initiatives.
- Advocate and execute state-of-the-art technical solutions in drug product validation, fill-finish, process optimization, and shipping qualification.
- Oversee compliance with regulatory, GDP, and industry standards, modernizing and streamlining business processes using lean, risk-based methodologies.
- Serve as a visible and influential leader, establishing priorities, building consensus, and fostering an environment of accountability and innovation across multiple functions and geographies.
Other
- Demonstrated success influencing and persuading senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams in a complex, matrixed environment.
- Strategic thinker with exceptional interpersonal, communication, and change management skills.
- Ability to drive innovation, foster collaboration, and create a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.
- Extensive strategic leadership experience, with evidence of building, developing, and managing senior teams at scale.
- Ability to work in an 'at-will position' and adapt to changes in base pay, benefits, or other discretionary payment or compensation programs.
