General Manager and Executive Director, Coppell Site

If you have the passion and the drive to accelerate growth and make people’s lives better – then AstraZeneca is the place for you.  In Operations we have a big ambition – to deliver more medicines to patients, quicker and more affordably. Backed by the investment, leadership and a clear plan to get there, we bring personal dedication and out of the box thinking. 

AstraZeneca turns molecules to medicines, bringing our product pipeline to life through a rigorous process of development, manufacturing, and delivery.  Operations is accelerating, fast. We are on track for Our Bold Ambition 2030, delivering 15+ new medicines driving us forward across different modalities including small molecules, API, biologics, cell therapy and ADCs.

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced General Manager to lead our Coppell site. The General Manager is responsible for of all aspects of manufacturing for a complex stand-alone manufacturing site, to meet customer requirements and to enable realization of the company’s operations strategy.  The individual will lead and shape projects globally with companywide impact (5-year horizon). The position will report into to the SVP Regional Operations Head. 

The position is based in Coppell, Texas. 

Responsibilities

• Ensures processes at the site are carried out in accordance with AstraZeneca’s corporate values, Good Manufacturing Practices, Public Health Codes and applicable standards and laws
• Acts as role model for the AZ leadership capabilities and sets the standard by which senior employees on the site motivate and empower staff to deliver outstanding performance and customer service
• Ensures that the site’s products are made available to external customers whilst adhering to regulations, quality standards, budget and group policies
• Sets annual objectives in line with regional scorecards, measures the achievement of those individual targets and takes remedial actions where required
• Champions the design of appropriate methods for improving productivity, quality and SHE standards and oversees the implementation of these across the site
• Inspires senior staff to coach and develop talent to ensure a healthy talent pipeline and succession for senior positions
• Creates an environment in which Process Execution Teams can make independent decisions to mitigate any risks to the patient and/or business reputation
• Builds and maintains good reputation and community relations with external stakeholders
• Supports effective relationships with employee and/or Union representatives, representing the site in negotiation and consultation processes

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree. 
• Significant experience in the field of Manufacturing and Supply Chain preferred.
• People management and development of people. 

Desired Experience

• Dealings with FDA and external stakeholders
• Ability to engage people in change and working with uncertainty and ambiguity

Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge in GxP compliance and data integrity.
• Proven track record in managing and leading a large, high-performing 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.