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. Onsite amenities include a Health and Wellness clinic, as well as a Cafeteria Grille serving breakfast and lunch items for employees and guests. We also have a Great Place to Work Counsel, involving committees of employees who coordinate several activities related to Community Outreach, Sustainability, Health and Wellness and Social Events.

The NPI Supply Lead leads and executes cross functional project teams to support New Product Introduction, site to market launches, and other critical site projects. This position leads and manages projects that support West Chester supply chain and is responsible for all phases of a project including business justification, project initiation, planning, execution and closure.

What you’ll do:

• Create, track and manage integrated Product Launch plans from site to Market.
• Lead, direct and manage supply chain projects in support of business and West Chester strategies, including new product introductions, brand life cycle initiatives, and major supply chain compliance and transformation initiatives.
• Manage project resources and assign individual responsibilities.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets and schedules.
• Manage changes to project scope.
• Identify and control project risks using the integrated risk management framework.
• Create and execute project stakeholder management and communications plans.
• Manage issues and negotiate conflicts within and across projects.
• Manage strategic partner relationships with internal and external customers as appropriate.
• Lead the development of business cases for potential Operations projects.
• Interface to and align with Global Operations on strategy development and project execution as required.

Essential for the role:

• Bachelor’s degree required in business, supply chain, engineering or related field.
• 5 years of experience and demonstrated knowledge in various aspects of Pharmaceutical Operations, including Manufacturing and Packaging operations and / or other supply chain management processes.
• 4 years of project management leadership or strategic planning development and assessment experience.
• Proven expertise in successfully delivering business-critical projects involving cross-functional participants, stakeholders and organizations.
• Ability to manage and develop cross-functional teams, plan and execute multiple project tasks, and multiple projects concurrently.
• Demonstrated sound judgement, good business insight and strong analytical skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, influencing and communication skills.

Desirable for the role:

• Direct experience in sterile manufacturing operations.
• Product life cycle management experience.
• Experience with commercialization and launch of new products.
• Demonstrated understanding of external customer base and supply chain.
• Proficient in MS suite of software tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Project).

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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