Make a positive impact, in a team where it means more. In Operations, we have a big ambition - to deliver more medicines to patients, quicker and more affordably. Backed by the investment, leadership and a clear plan to get there, we bring personal dedication and out of the box thinking. We are driven by our commitment to deliver accelerated growth for AstraZeneca and to make people's lives better. It pushes us to keep building on our foundations and progressing as we turn our ever-growing and increasingly complex pipeline from molecule to medicine.

Introduction to role:

AstraZeneca’s Global Engineering and Real Estate team has its main hubs in the U.K., U.S. and Sweden, they also execute projects in China, Ireland and France. By putting next generation assets on the ground, the team is playing a fundamental role in supporting AstraZeneca’s strong pipeline. Combining the use of the newest technologies, skilled program management and a broad range of engineering and construction expertise, the team establishes positive relationships with customers to build facilities which match requirements and exceed expectations.

Are you ready to lead the project delivery for large, complex engineering projects? We are seeking a strategic thinker who can ensure that project teams deliver in accordance with safety, quality and compliance standards, policies and procedures and managing relationships with customers and key stakeholders. You will be accountable for project/program budgets and leading teams which support the delivery of programs.

Embrace an exciting opportunity to build a long-term, varied career in our fast-paced, growing environment. With a huge variety of global opportunities and learning from other teams, this is the place to embrace lifelong learning and build capabilities, setting your own direction and pace.

Accountabilities:

As the Senior Director, Capital Project Management, you will set strategic direction for large, complex capital projects or programs.

We will expect you to be responsible for project delivery, capital management and stakeholder management. Leading either a single global project/program up to $400M or portfolio of global projects up to $800M.

Through defining standards and metrics to monitor and review performance in areas under your responsibility, you'll have the ability to make appropriate/necessary interventions.

Acting as the process owner for processes under your remit you will ensure that global processes are locally implemented.

You will progress activities in a proactive manner, with high sense of urgency and limited supervision.

You will have the opportunity to coach Project Managers/Associate Project Managers within the wider team.

Leading by example within the project management function and you will need to demonstrate mature customer engagement and lead by example in process alignment.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Project Controls or other relevant field

• Demonstrated ability delivering life-sciences capital projects

• Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or R&D environment

• Full and detailed knowledge of relevant Safety, Health & Environment legislation

• Project management, analytical and research skills and expertise

• Organisational change skills & considerable influencing skills

• Proven track record of handling costs and scope

• Global experience including team leadership and capital planning – process development, prioritisation, negotiation, and organisational change

• Skilled at leading a matrixed team

• A broad and creative problem solver with strong learning agility

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.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

Date Posted

17-Apr-2024

Closing Date

26-Apr-2024

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