At AstraZeneca we work together across global boundaries to make an impact and find answers to challenges. We do this with the upmost integrity even in the most difficult situations because we are committed to doing the right thing. We continuously forge partnerships that help pursue world-class medicines in new ways, combining our people’s exceptional skills with those of people from all over the globe.

Welcome to West Chester, Ohio, one of over 400 sites here at AstraZeneca, providing a collaborative environment where everyone feels comfortable and able to be themselves is at the core of AstraZeneca’s priorities, it’s important to us that you bring your full self to work every day.

The Automation and Controls Lead directs and actively manage the team responsible for automation equipment/systems for day to day manufacturing operations.

What you’ll do:

• Provide leadership, development, and mentoring for others.
• Supervise day to day activities of others.
• Coordinate activities of support groups.
• Ensure proper documentation practices during job activities.
• Conduct troubleshooting activities.
• Train others on systems, software, equipment, machines, procedures, and/or processes.
• Answer compliance and process questions from others.
• Communicate policies and procedures to employees.
• Gather, organize, and communicate operational information to others.
• Lead and coordinate investigations and studies.
• Lead process improvement activities and teams to meet strategic goals.
• Use CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to manage logistics.

Essential for the role:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferred in Engineering or Science related field.
• Automation systems experience, especially Rockwell; GMP and Data Integrity.
• Experience managing stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking and being able to set priorities and manage workload.

Desirable for the role:

• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 5-7 years experience leading a team of engineers in a regulated or cGMP environment.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial -finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.

Next Steps – Apply today!

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete the full application on our website at your earliest convenience – it is the only way that our Recruiter and Hiring Manager can know that you feel well qualified for this opportunity.  If you know someone who would be a great fit, please share this posting with them.

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