Science Technology and Strategy Lead

Job title:

Science Technology and Strategy Lead

Company

AstraZeneca

Job description

AstraZeneca is a major international healthcare business engaged in the research, development, manufacture and marketing of prescription pharmaceutical and the supply of healthcare services. However, we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca we’re proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.Join our dynamic team at Pharmaceutical Technology and Development (PT&D) where we transform brilliant science into life-changing medicines. We are currently seeking a Director for our Analytical Science group within Chemical Development. This is your chance to be part of a team that works across the entire value chain, designing and delivering active ingredients, formulations, and devices required to support new medicines and commercialisation of products.This role will develop, drive, and implement the Science Technology and Strategy in Chemical Development. This will be achieved through close collaboration with colleagues within Chemical Development and beyond interacting groups such as xSITE, Manufacturing Science & Technology, Product Development, Inhalation Product Development, Pharmaceutical Science and Discovery Chemistry groups.The role holder will drive the Chemical Development activities that help ensure that Pharmaceutical Technology & Development has world-class capabilities in its prioritized areas.Accountabilities:

• Develop, drive and implement the Science, Technology and Strategy for Chemical Development. Agree plans with the different skill groups and capabilities within Chemical Development.

• Work in close collaboration with colleagues in xSITE, Manufacturing Science & Technology, Chemical Development, Pharmaceutical Science, and Discovery Chemistry to drive a coherent overarching approach to CMC Science & Technology.

• Manage Chemical Development’s Science and Technology project portfolio to deliver opportunities for improvement and to respond to the future needs of the AZ drug project portfolio. This role holder is accountable for co-ordination and prioritisation of current and future activities, whilst optimising resource utilisation and tracking our progress by:

• Working with S&T Strategy areas leads, and the CD leadership team to ensure all non-TA projects and science and technology initiatives have strategies and associated plans including budgets and resources.

• Operating a governance process to allow ideation, incubation and industrialisation to be tracked and reported.
• Development and tracking of the CD Scorecard in alignment with PT&D and Operations strategic goals
• Facilitating communication of S&T and Strategy activities in collaboration with area leads
• Utilising Change Management to embed new ways of working and capturing of benefits in combination with S&T Strategy area leads and other improvement leads

• Ensure Chemical Development Science & Technology activities make best use of opportunities for external collaboration.
• Lead key external collaborations and interfaces as appropriate.

• Influence external stakeholders (e.g research funding agencies and academia) such that wider research and development activities are directed towards Pharmaceutical Technology & Development Science & Technology needs.

• Energise and focus Senior Science Ladder staff to deliver the current drug project portfolio while also developing Chemical Development’s future science and technology capability.

• Be the champion of science and technology across Chemical Development at all levels. Publicise Chemical Development Science & Technology in all arenas: within Chemical Development, within Pharmaceutical Technology & Development, within AstraZeneca and externally.

• Be a committed and proactive member of the Chemical Development Leadership Team, contributing towards Team Effectiveness.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Likely to have a strong scientific background such as PhD in Chemistry, Engineering or equivalent with extensive experience within the business and industry.
• Have an excellent understanding of the overall drug development process from discovery through launch and into the commercial phase and an appreciation of how Pharmaceutical Technology & Development contributes to R&D and the broader business.
• Have a deep understanding of the scientific disciplines that are essential to Chemical Development’s success.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build excellent relationships with senior stakeholders within AstraZeneca and externally while also being able to engage with scientists at all career levels within Pharmaceutical Technology & Development.

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.At AstraZeneca, we believe in the power of technology to deliver more medicines to patients quickly, affordably, and sustainably. Our Operations team is at the forefront of this mission, creating smart factories that help us run better while making AstraZeneca a better place to work. We embrace change, trial new solutions, and use data to improve our processes.We are a diverse, multigenerational workforce united by our curiosity. Join us on our digital journey as we strive to make a bigger impact on society, the planet, and our business.Date Posted 15-Aug-2024Closing Date 15-Sept-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.

Expected salary

Location

Macclesfield, Cheshire

Job date

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 05:38:17 GMT

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