Associate Director, External Manufacturing Procurement

Introduction to role

AstraZeneca is on a path to deliver at least twenty new medicines before the end of the decade. As a global business, we are playing our part in taking on the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention. We are harnessing the power of science and innovation and our global reach to make a positive impact on society, healthcare systems, and the environment. This starts with us, but matters to everyone, everywhere.

Committed to science-led innovation, our investment in emerging technologies is providing transformative next-generation therapies such as CAR-T, TReg Stabilisation, in vivo expressed biologics, protein therapeutics, ADCs, and mRNAs. Operations Procurement is at the forefront of establishing external manufacturing partners for these new technologies emerging in the AZ early pipeline.

Accountabilities

Reporting to the Director External Manufacturing Procurement (Clinical), the Associate Director role is key to shaping AstraZeneca’s supplier landscape to support our emerging pipeline of large molecules through manufacturing of Drug Substance (DS) for Phase 1-3 supply. You will be at the forefront of establishing external partners through market analysis and sourcing projects, collaborating closely with business partners in Biopharmaceutical Development (BPD) & Global Technical Operations (GTO). You will lead the relevant Clinical Category Strategy, working closely with other Associate Directors in the Commercial External Manufacturing Procurement team to connect the clinical and commercial needs of the business, directly contributing to savings, sustainability & speed targets.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Degree-level education in Procurement, Business, Law or Science (Chemistry, Biology, etc.) or equivalent qualifications

• Excellent working knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry

• Knowledge of new biotechnology platforms

• Minimum 5 years in Procurement / Business Development roles

• Project & time management

• Supplier relationship management, negotiation & influencing

• Technical expertise in at least one Procurement area, and competence in several others

• Communication skills and ability to influence others

• Excellent collaborator

• Stakeholder Management

• Comfort with risk and ambiguous situations

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Held roles in Bio Tech or Pharma

• Sustainability platform requirements of CDMOs

• Digital Management & System Usage

• Use of collaboration platforms like Sharepoint, Box etc.

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.

Make a meaningful impact on people's lives with life-changing medicines. Join the team where everyone feels a personal connection to the people that we impact. From our science labs to manufacturing at scale, we are committed to delivering at the highest quality. It's inspiring and rewarding work, influencing every part of the product lifecycle to deliver life-changing medicines. To ultimately make people's lives better from patients and their families to all of us in society.

Ready to shape the future with us? Apply now!

WHY JOIN US?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

Help to shape our journey towards becoming a tech-enabled enterprise. Encouraged to look to the future, think strategically and innovate, we influence progress today. We are constantly introducing new solutions and technology through on our quest to grow through innovation.  We love it here because put simply, we make a meaningful impact.

Technology at AstraZeneca is a home for purposeful disruptors. Apply now to learn more about this exciting opportunity with a world-renowned pharmaceutical brand!

SO, WHAT’S NEXT?

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete the full application on our website at your earliest convenience – it is the only way that our Recruiter and Hiring Manager can know that you feel well qualified for this opportunity.  If you know someone who would be a great fit, please share this posting with them.

Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office is purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.

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• Top 100 Employers Award
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Are you interested in working at AZ, apply today!

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com.

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