AstraZeneca

Manager of Instrumentation and Calibration


PayCompetitive
LocationRockville/Maryland
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: R-198043

      Join us as a Manager of Instrumentation and Calibration, where you will oversee departmental activities regarding the planning and scheduling of all routine and non-routine events and any related areas of responsibility to maintain a GMP facility. This is your chance to break new ground and leave a collective legacy in our Operations team!

      What you will do:

      • Business Process Owner for Instrumentation and Calibration activities.

      • Drive continuous improvement across processes and procedures.

      • Develop and implement the site’s Instrumentation and Calibration strategy to ensure continued compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

      • Manage the performance of the instrumentation and calibration teams.

      • Lead troubleshooting efforts.

      • Function as an administrator for the CMMS for the site.

      • Track KPI for work order completion.

      • Manage the acquisition of standards, tools, and equipment.

      Minimum Qualifications:

      • High school diploma

      • Minimum 7 years of industrial maintenance experience in a GMP facility

      • Minimum 1 year in a lead or supervisory capacity

      • Extensive knowledge of specialized functions and a comprehensive acquaintance with instrumentation and calibration principles and practices

      • Strong organizational and leadership skills

      • Extensive knowledge of cGMP standards, in particular, manufacturing, laboratory, and requirements for computer systems (GAMP) and data integrity

      • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

      Preferred Qualifications:

      • Experience in Lean process improvement methodologies

      • Experience with digital technology implementation

      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.

      Why AstraZeneca?

      With constant new products and launches, there's never been a better time to join Supply Chain at AstraZeneca. We are driven by innovation, resilience, and a shared goal to succeed. We foster a safe and positive space where ideas are welcomed and rewarded. If you are driven, take smart risks, act quickly, and enjoy working on a complex variety of activities, then this is the place for you. We are focused on staying ahead in a rapidly changing market, applying digital and Lean processes to accelerate us forward. We do all of this in the right way with sustainable lifecycle management.

      Ready to make a big impact? Apply now to join our team!

      Date Posted

      23-Apr-2024

      Closing Date

      27-May-2024Our 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.
  • About the company

      AstraZeneca PLC is a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical company with its global headquarters in Cambridge, England.