Associate Director – Traceability Reporting

Job Title - Associate Director – Traceability Reporting

Career Level - E

Introduction to role:

Are you ready to lead the charge in developing global capabilities for traceability reporting? As an Associate Director, you'll be at the forefront of aligning serialization legislation with global data standards and strategies. Dive into technical management, design, and implementation of solutions that support our global traceability strategy. You'll gather functional requirements, design systems, and ensure compliance with market legislation. Collaborate across internal and external functions, build central documentation, and lead training activities to embed global business processes. Are you prepared to travel internationally and make significant decisions to drive results?

Accountabilities:

• Support system and process troubleshooting with site personnel, consultants, and IT support.

• Implement full lifecycle management to support validation of IT solutions.

• Apply Lean capability framework and enforce to guidelines for structured problem solving.

• Work collaboratively in a team environment spanning business and IT functions.

• Develop compelling reasons for digital and automation solutions.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Over 5 years of experience supporting Automation and IT technologies, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry.

• Solid understanding of serialization legislation and associated business processes.

• Confirmed knowledge of supply chain operations, particularly in distribution processes and material track and trace.

• Experience in setting up, facilitating, and detailing cross-functional process workshops.

• Solid understanding of corporate IT systems for data management, integration, and warehousing within a supply chain context.

• Broad and practical experience with computer systems validation (CSV) in supervised, GxP-compliant environments.

• Effective communicator with a positive and confident approach in both written and verbal communication.

• Skilled at simplifying sophisticated technical or operational topics for diverse collaborator groups.

• Proven experience working in global environments, collaborating across time zones and cultural contexts.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Solid understanding of GS1 standards.

• Experience with ATTP, ERP applications.

• Experience with serialization at the packing level.

• Networking experience including interfacing between IT systems both manufacturing and corporate.

• Education to Degree or equivalent experience level within a relevant field such as Mechanical/Electronics/Automation/process control/Software Engineering.

• Project management skills.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we fuel daring thinking with the power to encourage 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 outstanding and ambitious world.

AstraZeneca offers an exciting environment where innovation thrives amidst new product launches. Our dedication to delivering life-changing medicines drives us forward as we continuously seek new ways to serve our patients. With a focus on sustainability and a Lean mindset, we foster a positive space where ideas are encouraged and rewarded. Join a diverse team connected globally, where your contributions make a significant impact.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join AstraZeneca's diverse team!

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.