Associate Director - Asset Management

Associate Director - Asset Management

Career Level: E

Introduction to role:

Be part of history in the making. AstraZeneca is building its first biologics manufacturing campus in Singapore — a groundbreaking USD 1.5 billion investment that will serve as a global hub for innovation and excellence.

This state-of-the-art facility will deliver end-to-end Antibody-Drug Conjugate (ADC) capabilities with different manufacturing units/buildings in one campus Small molecule- chemical API production

• Large molecule- monoclonal antibody manufacturing

• Conjugation

• Fill-and-finish operations, including sterile filling and lyophilization

• Final secondary packaging

The campus will be equipped with modern digital and automation infrastructure, enabling autonomous manufacturing powered by artificial intelligence. In addition, it will be designed for carbon neutrality, embedding sustainability into every aspect of operations and setting a new benchmark for environmentally responsible biologics manufacturing.

We are looking for passionate individuals with relevant experience who thrive in dynamic environments and bring a “make-it-happen” attitude. Joining us means contributing to a project that will not only transform AstraZeneca’s global supply chain but also advance life-changing medicines for patients everywhere.

If you’re ready to shape the future of biologics and be part of a once-in-a-generation project, we want you on our team.

Are you ready to lead and innovate in the world of asset management? As an Associate Director, you'll be at the helm of technical, operational, and project management delivery across a diverse portfolio of programs and projects. Whether leading a team of professional engineers or coordinating specialist engineering projects, your expertise will support activities and maintain equipment in your area of expertise. Join us and make a tangible impact!

Accountabilities

What you'll do:

• Drive the development and implementation of operational goals to achieve strategic objectives in asset life cycle management for all campus equipment and engineering infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Global/Site Engineering in project execution, ensuring adherence to timelines, cost and operational readiness that aligns with AstraZeneca’s policies, procedures, and standards.
• Act as lead engineer for a significant functional Engineering area or handle a group of project engineers accountable for delivering their own portfolio of programs and projects from inception to completion.
• Provide core technical leadership in daily operations, offering support and consultation to collaborators.
• Handle expectations of business collaborators relevant to your area of control, ensuring optimized demand vs. supply management and tangible, value creating outcomes
• Coordinate assets within the team and across the department, facilitating efficiency by removing roadblocks.
• Actively control supplier performance, ensuring reliable, compliant, and cost-efficient operation.
• Create best in class asset management programs delivering lowest operating cost of assets and reliability by using innovative diagnostics of predictability
• Own and implement KPIs across efficiency, quality, safety, schedule and cost.
• Build an inclusive and collaborative culture, achieving outstanding performance within the team.
• Cultivate technical expertise and knowledge within the project team or broader Engineering function by disseminating guidelines and sharing knowledge across functions and project teams.
• Advocate for a Continuous Improvement mindset, enabling goals in lean/cost-efficient operations, autonomous manufacturing, environmental sustainability, and technology introduction.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Professional Engineering Qualifications
• Sound knowledge of cGMP, Safety, Health and Environment, and local regulatory requirements
• Sound knowledge and experience working with data analytics and data management
• Project management, change management skills
• Technical mastery in core Engineering area, and competence in several others
• Experience in managing teams and suppliers/contractors
• Internal business leaders

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Extensive experience in line management, technical support, and project management
• Facility startup and ops preparation
• Experience in operations of pharmaceutical industry
• Management experience of contractors and suppliers

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 are at the forefront of shaping the future of healthcare. Our unique position as medical leaders allows us to drive innovation that makes a real difference in patients' lives. With opportunities for growth and development without borders, we are committed to delivering our science to those in need. Our collaborative environment fosters creativity and innovation, making it an inspiring place to work every day.

Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply now to join our thriving team!

Date Posted

01-Apr-2026

Closing Date

14-Apr-2026

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.

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.