Pre Commercial Director - Global Supply Chain & Strategy

As a Pre Commercial Director, you will align, lead, collaborate and influence across functional barriers. You will partner with Global commercial teams in the development and delivery of brand strategies, establishing the supply chain and executing global launches of new products.

With our growing portfolio of new products and increasing complexity of launches, we need you to help us accelerate the pace of our launches and launch earlier in International markets. About Global Supply Chain & Strategy Global Supply Chain & Strategy (GSC&S) is responsible for driving and delivering value from AstraZeneca’s product supply chains. Its focus is on using maximum competitive advantage by enabling end-to-end supply chain integration and embedding Lean as one of our key strategic drivers.

We are located across the UK, US and Sweden and our priorities are to optimise AstraZenecas manufacturing and supply assets and drive supply chain performance, whilst also embedding and standardising ways of working. Key Accountabilities: As a Pre Commercial Director, you will lead Global Operations Launch Teams (GOLT) to successfully execute global launches.

You will engage actively with partners across the business to understand the global launch expectations, market scope and any need for acceleration. You will apply your specialist knowledge and skills in project/program management, project planning and methodologies to deliver launch stock in time to markets. You will also manage one or more key business processes.

In accordance with our values, you will deliver the solutions needed by being entrepreneurial and patient focussed. Essential Skills/Experience: Supply Chain knowledge and experience Knowledge and understanding of the NPI / New Product Introduction processes Experience of working with new products Experience of working cross-functionally with R&D and Commercial Experience of working with Operations functions particularly Global External Sourcing and Sites Ability to engage with senior management in Operations and cross-functionally Project/programme management capability Good understanding of Risk Management Ability to work collaboratively globally 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?

With constant new products and launches, theres never been a better time to join our Operations team and shape our future with a big contribution to life-changing medicines. We are driven by the challenge to stay ahead in rapidly changing markets, continuously seeking new and better ways to deliver medicines all the way to our patients. Our resilience helps us to thrive as we innovate and evolve.

We foster an encouraging, positive environment where ideas are welcomed and rewarded. If you are driven, take smart risks and are able to act quickly, then this is the place for you. Ready to make a big impact?

Join us at AstraZeneca, where our contribution to life-changing medicines is why people have been here for decades. We do it for the patients. Apply now Lets push the boundaries together 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