Associate Principle Project Manager

When joining AstraZeneca as a Project Manager, your career will take on an entirely new dimension. Every day, you will lead and manage site projects and programs of high complexity—overseeing activities, budgets, personnel, and collaborating with other departments to ensure that our ambitious goals are met for each business proposal. The work is dynamic and deeply engaging: setting clear project goals, establishing timelines, coordinating responsibilities, and making strategic adjustments keeping you and your team—focused on results for both internal and external clients.

Partnering with senior leaders, you help build the scope, goals, and objectives of each initiative. Developing business cases is a regular part of the role, and being able to estimate cost and resource needs, as well as evaluate cost/benefit analyses, will hone decision-making skills. Excitement continues as you lead diverse, multifunctional teams and influence through collaboration; this is a place where all voices and perspectives are truly valued. Our projects often require detailed planning and the ability to provide clear instructions for actions needed right now, as well as for the longer term. Embracing GMP manufacturing standards keeps our work at the highest level, and being entrusted to drive meaningful change management initiatives is empowering.

This role typically has responsibility for both people and budget. You can actively shape solutions, ensuring business requirements are captured, and stay well-informed about various supplier solutions to support our projects. Risk management, value management, and resolving or escalating risks are at the core of project oversight, while adherence to quality and compliance standards ensures our teams deliver excellence.

Key Accountabilities:

• Ethical conduct and compliance:I ensure that my actions—and those of my team—meet all internal and external regulations.
• Fiscal and financial control:Delivering results within budget and managing people resources according to financial policies is a daily responsibility.
• People management:Optimizing team performance and helping every individual understand their outstanding contribution is one of the most gratifying aspects of the job.
• Leadership and engagement:Making the bigger picture meaningful for colleagues connects us all to AstraZeneca’s mission.
• Continuous improvement: We are driven to refine and improve our ways of working, continuously learning and sharing best practices.
• Project Management:Delivering projects on time and on budget, while leading teams and promoting effective governance, keeps you involved and inspired
• Professional growth:Staying at the forefront of project management and the pharma industry is vital, made easier through access to professional literature and conferences.
• Problem solving:Tackling complex business challenges where standard answers don’t exist is an opportunity to put your skills to the test every day.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering or a science-related field
• 7+ years of project management experience
• 3+ years in Medical Device, Pharma, or Biotech manufacturing
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Project development and presentation experience
• 3rd party supplier collaboration
• Policy, procedure, and guideline application
  

Desirable Qualifications:

• 2+ years of change management experience
• 5+ years in pharmaceutical, biologics, or similar manufacturing
• Project Management Certification
• Master’s degree in Engineering or science-related field
• Experience in a Project Management Office (PMO)
  

AstraZeneca is committed to cultivating leaders from every background. If you see yourself thriving in a role that valuescollaboration,innovation, and your unique perspective, I encourage you to take the next step.

Are you ready to lead with vision, empower teams, and drive projects that make a difference—for our company and beyond? If so, apply today! Don't wait!

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