Our Frederick Manufacturing Center (FMC) creates life-changing medicines for people around the world and has been recognized by our local community as being a Top 50’ Business in Frederick and awarded Frederick County’s ‘Best Place to Work’. This distinctive biologic manufacturing facility, with over 800 employees, makes a direct contribution to treating people with cancer, respiratory and autoimmune conditions across the globe . We work hard to deliver life-changing medicines to patients, and we take time to have fun and celebrate our accomplishments. From catered site festivities to competitive events, community outreach activities, environmental and wellness showcases and team-building functions, we take time to recognize our achievements and celebrate our diversity . We are dedicated to creating a culture of inclusion and collaboration and are committed to continuous learning by offering ongoing skill building and training for our staff . Fueled by our aspiration to deliver accelerated growth for our company and to make people’s lives better, there’s never been a more exciting time to join the team and shape the future of AstraZeneca Operations.

Join us at AstraZeneca as a Manager of Automation and be part of leading our Operations function at an exciting time of growth and evolution. We pioneer new approaches and processes across our sites, empowering our teams to foster a Lean mindset and sustainable practices. Every change we make is to deliver better outcomes for our patients.

Accountabilities:
As the Manager of Automation, you will oversee the Process Control departmental activities at the Frederick Manufacturing facility. This includes managing routine and non-routine activities in support of Administration, GMP, and Manufacturing operations. You will also manage outside service providers providing similar Process Control services. Your role will ensure that automation systems are maintained in a reliable, compliant state at the FMC site.

Essential Skills/Experience:
- BA/BS Eng/Life Sciences
- 10+ Years Applicable Experience
- 3 to 5+ Years Industry Experience
- 0 to 5+ Years Management Experience

Desirable Skills/Experience:
- BS Degree in an Engineering or Computer Science field

At AstraZeneca, we believe in the power of what science can do. We are committed to building a culture that fosters innovation, collaboration, and career growth. Our work helps give people with diseases a fighting chance. Every day is a challenge but that's what keeps us going. There's an indescribable buzz when we get to meet patients we have helped.

Are you ready to face exciting new challenges, with the support of others, to navigate our constantly changing manufacturing environment? Apply today and be part of a team that is inspiring and credible, ensuring everyone on our site has a platform and opportunity to speak up and share their ideas.

Date Posted

22-Mar-2024

Closing Date

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.