Introduction to role

Join our External Supply and Manufacturing (ESM) team, a key component of AstraZeneca’s Operations strategy. We handle approximately one third of AstraZeneca’s value of production through external suppliers, ensuring robust supply chains that deliver value.

As an Associate Director Sustainability Projects you will lead projects from initiation to completion within agreed constraints of time, budget, and quality. You will be responsible for both people and budget, shaping solutions and ensuring that business requirements are effectively captured. With a strong awareness of various supplier solutions, you will handle risk, benefits, and value, resolving or increasing identified risks and issues as appropriate. You will ensure that project teams adopt quality and compliance standards, policies, and procedures, supporting project assurance activities.

Projects could include working with suppliers to implement solvent recovery and recycling processes, transitioning to Bio solvents and moving CMO's from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, experience in these areas would be beneficial.

Accountabilities

Accountable for the delivery of Sustainability projects/programmes on time and on budget

Develops, follows, and agrees on project plans including activities, resources, costs, roles, responsibilities, and quality assurance

Recommends revisions to projects as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements

Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope to ensure timely completion and meeting deadlines

Effectively communicates with project sponsors and ensures accountabilities are clear

Manages relationships with key business partners to ensure business requirements are effectively captured and committed to project objectives

Ensures that impact and changes resulting from projects/programmes are effectively communicated to the business

Builds and leads project teams, communicating roles and responsibilities while encouraging teamwork and collaboration

Effectively applies AZ methodology through following AZ Project management framework as well as ESM Processes

Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately

Builds project/programme improvement plans and ensures that project teams provide input

Resolves risks and issues including quality and compliance, raising concerns when necessary

Manages Steering Group expectations

Essential Skills/Experience

Bachelor level degree or equivalent experience

Experience in Sustainability/SHE

Experience of managing projects/programmes or in a similar role

Well-developed organisational and interpersonal skills

Confirmed experience of working with third party suppliers

Experience of working application of policies, procedures and guidelines

Significant experience in and knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, usually including experience in at least two of the following areas:

manufacturing management

supply chain management

product development

quality assurance

engineering

purchasing

finance or commercial

Desirable Skills/Experience

Professional qualifications in project management

Knowledge of working within the areas of solvent recovery, renewable energy or API manufacturing would be advantageous

Experience of working in a global organisation with complex/geographical context

Experience of handling ambiguity whilst navigating through it

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.

In our fast-paced, growing environment, embrace an exciting opportunity to build a long-term, varied career. With a huge variety of global opportunities and learning from other teams this is the place to embrace lifelong learning and build capabilities, setting your own direction and pace.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

Date Posted

06-Jan-2025

Closing Date

19-Jan-2025

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.