Associate Director of Manufacturing Ops
AstraZeneca

Join us as an Associate Director of Manufacturing Ops, a key leader in our Manufacturing Operation. You will oversee multiple process operations such as pMDI, Assembly and Pack, and Spray Drying. Your role will be pivotal in managing the operation to ensure the production of high-quality products aligns with the site operating strategy. This must be achieved while upholding effective employee relations and compliance with cGMP, other regulatory and SOX requirements, as well as SHE obligations and AstraZeneca standards.

Accountabilities:
As an Associate Director, you will conduct activities and interactions consistent with Company values and in compliance with the Code of Ethics. You will oversee all manufacturing and packaging activities, specifically related to the development of respiratory product pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. You will empower, recruit, and develop employees within the manufacturing operations, building a culture of efficient execution and continuous improvement. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure project objectives are achieved timely and with high quality. You will also support quality activities, implement Lean principles, perform Gap Assessments, execute process improvements, and conduct Risk Assessments to improve quality standards.

Essential Skills/Experience:
- B.S. in Engineering or Science field; advanced business or science degree preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years professional experience; at minimum of 5 years in pharmaceutical or life sciences industry with management experience in operations, quality, technical services and manufacturing/production.
- Experience serving as a people catalyst and creating an environment that unifies and guides their people.
- Ability to manage and perform effectively in a decentralized, matrix environment.

Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Strong team and meeting facilitation skills.
- Ability to adapt, work through conflicts, and persuasively influence outcomes.
- Comfortable changing direction and acting without complete information.
- Strong communication, influence, and relationship-building skills.
- Thriving in a fast-paced business environment.
- Ability to engage people in change and working with uncertainty and ambiguity.

At AstraZeneca's Operations function, we are pioneering new approaches and processes across our sites. We empower our teams to foster a Lean mindset and sustainable practices. Every change we make is to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We promote positive change by involving our people in the process and shifting their mindset. We don't instruct and implement; we work together so people feel they have participated in the process.

Are you ready to bring people on a journey to drive positive change and action? Apply now to join our team!

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.