Associate Director- Project Management

Are you ready to lead the project management office at Frederick Manufacturing Center (FMC) and spearhead all strategic projects including capital projects? We are looking for a dynamic leader who can recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate staff while providing leadership and direction in areas of the site’s project portfolio, including strategic planning.

This position is responsible for campus-wide capital budget and requires in-depth experience of project management for large and complex projects at a site operating 24/7. Accountabilities: As an Associate Director, you will apply your extensive expertise as a project manager within the biotech or pharma industry to successfully deliver complex project and program outcomes while managing stakeholder expectations. You will maintain a high level of expertise in the field of project management and within the biotech or pharma industry through review of current scientific, professional and business literature, and attendance and participation at professional organizations.

You will also supervise staff, provide development, coaching and mentoring, develop and execute strategic plans for the Project Management Office, and drive improvements to support a Lean culture across the site with innovative ideas. Essential Skills/Experience: Education: BS required Science degree (chemistry, biology, engineering) strongly preferred.

Minimum of 10 years experience in pharmaceutical/biotech 8 years project management experience. 1-2 years of supervisory experience or experience managing temporary workers or contractors. Manufacturing, MST, or CM&C PM experience required. Experience with tech transfer required.

Direct experience executing tech transfer projects a plus Desirable Skills/Experience: Masters preferred Lean/Six Sigma experience Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: PMP or similar project management certification preferred 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 doesnt 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?

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.

Our manufacturing sites are environments of constant and rapid change. Its a place to expect the unexpected. Theres rarely an obvious answer to the varied challenges we face, so it takes adaptability, flexibility and patience to thrive here.

Are you ready to pioneer a Lean mindset to drive greater quality and safety? Instil a Lean mindset amongst our teams, ensuring a common understanding of the value it brings to each person in the team, the business and our patients. Be part of pioneering Lean as a tool to promote greater quality and safety, not just speed.

Ready to take on this exciting challenge? Apply now AstraZeneca 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.