Job Description

Job Title: Global Projects and Change DirectorCareer Level - FIntroduction to roleWe are now hiring for a Global Projects and Change Director within Global Supply Chain and Strategy (GSC&S). GSC&S Projects is a team within Global Supply Chain and Strategy 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 Macclesfield, 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).AccountabilitiesIn 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 Skills/Experience

• 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 or equivalent experience

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Line management experience

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.AstraZeneca is at an exciting time of new products and launches. We get to work with innovative and scientific products on our leading-edge end-to-end supply chain, using the latest technologies and modern facilities. Our resilience helps us thrive as we innovate and evolve. If you enjoy working on a complex variety of activities, then this is the place for you.Ready to make a significant impact? Apply now!Date Posted 29-Nov-2024Closing Date 16-Dec-2024AstraZeneca 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.

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