New Manufacturing Technology Lead
Macclesfield, (UK) Gothenburg, Sodertalje (Sweden)

Shape the Future of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Join our Operations team at Astra Zeneca and play a pivotal role in the development and delivery of the Manufacturing Technology Strategy (MTS) as a New Technology Introduction Manager (NTIM). Embrace an exciting opportunity to build a long-term, varied career with global knowledge and opportunities. Be part of a team that's driven by commitment, innovation, and the ambition to make people's lives better!

What you'll do

As a New Manufacturing Technology Lead, you will support the delivery of the technology portfolio by utilizing your change, project, and program management expertise. You will drive innovation, structure ideas, and be open to new ways of working. Your role will involve coaching Technology Team Leaders (TTLs) and supporting New Technology Introduction Directors (NTIDs) to enable the delivery of benefits from the MTS project portfolio.

You will be accountable for program planning, portfolio management of projects, tracking associated budgets, resources, and risks. Proactively identifying risks and obstacles to manufacturing technology development is essential, as well as working within the manufacturing technology network to build a community that challenges, influences, and improves strategies, tactics, and plans.

Essential for the role:

• Master's degree or equivalent experience or equivalent qualification in relevant scientific subject area
• Extensive experience in Scientific Project Management within a pharmaceutical or clinical environment
• An experienced leader with a passion for technology and innovation
• Expertise in program/project management with a proven track record of execution and delivery of benefits
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence others to achieve agreed objectives
• Expert in processes, systems, and tools crafted to support the development and implementation of new technologies at Astra Zeneca

Desirable for the role:

• Business case creation
• Conceptual, analytical, and strategic thinking
• Proven leadership promoting motivation and empowering others to accomplish individual, team, and organizational objectives
• Ability to convince and manage negotiations across complex groups
• Business Systems and Process management and Continuous Improvement

Why Astra Zeneca?

At Astra Zeneca, we are driven by our commitment to deliver accelerated growth for our company while making people's lives better. Our Operations team is dedicated to turning molecules into medicines through a rigorous process of development, manufacturing, testing, and delivery. We are leading the way in delivering Lean processes that drive greater efficiency and speed while ensuring sustainable practices are at the heart of what we do.

Be part of an inclusive environment where we work together as a team. Beyond that, we are leading exciting partnerships and joint ventures as we work together to face the latest challenges and realize new opportunities. If you have the passion and drive to accelerate growth and make people's lives better, then this is the place for you!