Lab Insights Manager

Lab Insights Manager

Introduction to role

The Lab Insights Manager plays a pivotal role in optimizing the utilization of AstraZeneca's R&D space to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. This position focuses on Ambition 2030 priorities, enabling more agile, lean-driven space and resource allocation for the R&D organization. The Manager will collaborate closely with scientists across multiple departments to map lab processes, understand project workflows, and identify critical lab equipment interdependencies. They will provide actionable insights to the Lab Operations Central Strategy team by leveraging instrument sensor usage data combined with workflow analysis. Additionally, this individual will implement and manage strategies to ensure laboratory spaces are prepared for the transition to KSQ, including cleanouts and optimizations, to help build for future success at the new site. The Manager will also contribute to strategic LabOps initiatives and solve complex issues.

Accountabilities

• Provide data insights to enable programs aimed at implementing new lab utilization strategies

• Partner with lab teams and LRCs to understand current and future project goals and associated timelines

• Process map lab activities down to the bench & asset level to enable accurate understanding of lab usage

• Build systems to ensure lab usage & workflow data is accurate and maintained over time

• Partner with LIS provider to ensure asset entitlements match equipment criticality based on workflow needs

• Identify improved ways of working and build metrics & KPIs to measure space improvements & time back to science

• Identify lab space candidates for potential expansion or reduction in footprint

• Implement strategies to streamline processes, reduce waste, and enhance value delivery across the organization

• Lead lab cleanups ensuring an orderly process for cataloging of equipment, consumables, chemicals, and ancillary items in anticipation of the move to KSQ

• Provide accurate data for 2D mapping initiatives

Change Management

• Develop and implement change management strategies to build partnerships with R&D teams to ensure completeness of workflow mapping & project timelines

• Engage with scientific stakeholders to gain buy-in & ensure that relevant data is collected in a way that minimizes disruption to science

• Communicate effectively to promote understanding, value & adoption of new processes

• Promote a culture of continuous utilization improvement by providing data to influence CAPEX equipment purchases and instrument sharing opportunities

• Contribute to operational and tactical governance team activities as well as skill-aligned strategic projects

Essential Skills/Experience

• HS or GED at a minimum

• Experience with Microsoft Office

• 3-5 years of relevant (lab and/or operations) experience

• Able to recognize problems & generate potential solutions Knows when to escalate issues

• Strong critical and analytical thinker

• Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills

• Highly organized, efficient, and self-motivated

• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, chemistry, biology.

• Experience with Lean

• Strategy setting & execution skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in MS Visio and 2D mapping applications

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.

At AstraZeneca, we fuse science and data to develop bold solutions that make a significant impact on patients' lives. We challenge the status quo by digging deep into data, using cutting-edge methodologies and models to drive scientific breakthroughs. Our collaborative environment encourages learning from diverse minds, pushing boundaries, and finding inventive routes to success. We are dedicated experts who combine specialist knowledge with curiosity, always searching for better ways of doing things.

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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.