Global Projects & Change Director
Macclesfield, Gothenburg, Gaithersburg
Are you ready to make a positive impact in a team where it means more? Embrace an exciting opportunity to build a long-term, varied career with global knowledge and opportunities at AstraZeneca!
We are now hiring for a Global Projects and Change Director withing Global Supply Chain and Strategy.
GSC&S Projects is a team within Global Supply Chain and Strategy (GSC&S) in Operations, which leads global and multi-regional business projects and programmes affecting the AZ commercial supply chain and Operations.
GSC&S Projects has specific accountability for business programmes and projects that require cross-region or cross-Operations leadership and coordination, initiated from strategic decisions from within AstraZeneca as well as disruptive regulatory and legislative changes.
Examples of such programs are Post Approval Changes that impact multiple sites, Post Deal Transitions, Asset Establishment and Divestment and Legislative driven programs impacting the supply chain.
As the Global Projects and Change Director, you will lead and deliver complex Global Supply Chain programmes to support broader Global Operations and AstraZeneca change projects. Working within our Operations business area in Gärtuna, you will be responsible for leading international and cross-functional business projects and programmes, establishing and leading global project teams in accordance with the AZ Ops Programme Management Guideline, Project Management Framework (PMF), and Change Management Framework (CMF).
What you’ll do
In this role, you will deal with a wide range of complex problems requiring well-developed conceptual thinking and judgement to find innovative solutions. You will communicate effectively at various levels, develop a wide network of contacts, and contribute to standardizing, continuously improving, developing, and managing our frameworks and business processes.
Essential requirements:
Experience leading transformational business programmes in a global and complex matrix environment
Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, including experience in Supply Chain or Manufacturing management, Product Divestment, Asset and Supply Chain establishment
Excellent communication, influencing, partnering skills, and stakeholder management up to VP level or higher
Ability to operate independently and make sound business decisions with limited information
Supply chain management experience and knowledge of supporting processes
Degree in a scientific, engineering or business discipline
Additional desirable qualifications include line management experience and knowledge about the organization and operating models within Operations.
Why AstraZeneca?
Our team is driven by our commitment to deliver accelerated growth for AstraZeneca and make people's lives better. We thrive in our often intense and ambiguous environment, seeking out new challenges and working towards new solutions. Be part of evolving how we work with Lean, cutting-edge science, digitalisation, and sustainable practices.
Join us in making a difference! We offer competitive benefits and an inclusive environment that supports personal growth. AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion.
So, what’s next? If you have the passion and drive to accelerate growth and make people's lives better,
Competitive salary & benefits offered
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.
AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.