AD Manufacturing

Job Description

Our Frederick Manufacturing Center (FMC) creates life-changing medicines for people around the world and has been recognized by our local community as being a Top 50’ Business in Frederick and awarded Frederick County’s ‘Best Place to Work’. This distinctive biologic manufacturing facility, with over 800 employees, makes a direct contribution to treating people with cancer, respiratory and autoimmune conditions across the globe.  We work hard to deliver life-changing medicines to patients, and we take time to have fun and celebrate our accomplishments. From catered site festivities to competitive events, community outreach activities, environmental and wellness showcases and team-building functions, we take time to recognize our achievements and celebrate our diversity.  We are dedicated to creating a culture of inclusion and collaboration and are committed to continuous learning by offering ongoing skill building and training for our staff.  Fueled by our aspiration to deliver accelerated growth for our company and to make people’s lives better, there’s never been a more exciting time to join the team and shape the future of AstraZeneca Operations

As the Associate Director of Manufacturing, you will lead unit(s)/area(s) within manufacturing operations, executing strategies that align with AstraZeneca’s goals. You will foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. You will be accountable for operational execution, compliance, quality, and efficiency for your unit(s)/area(s) of manufacturing, while also contributing to the broader strategic vision and initiatives for manufacturing.

Accountabilities

Leadership & Strategy:
- Provide leadership in planning and directing manufacturing operations and schedules within unit(s)/area(s) of Biologic manufacturing.
- Establish and communicate clear business goals and cross-functional deliverables.
- Act as an advisor and mentor to supervisors and staff, offering guidance that aligns with organizational goals and policies.
- Contribute to the development of strategic plans for projects, including risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
- Focus on nurturing individuals and cultivating high-performing teams through targeted training and development activities.

Operational Excellence:
- Design, develop, and implement operational policies and procedures to ensure compliance with cGMP standards.
- Proactively assess departmental needs and communicate support requirements to ensure seamless operations.

Safety & Compliance:
- Ensure the maintenance of a safe work environment that adheres to company and state regulations.
- Maintain 100% compliance with cGMP documentation standards.

Budgeting & Resource Management:
- Develop, implement, and oversee budgets encompassing equipment, materials, and staffing.
- Establish performance standards and ensure adherence to budgets and schedules.

Team Development & Mentoring:
- Identify and address employee training and development needs, and mentor staff to enhance performance, productivity, and competency.
- Encourage teamwork, effective communication, and problem-solving within teams.

Essential Skills/Experience
- Minimum of 15+ years of a combination of leadership experience and biopharmaceutical industry or large-scale manufacturing experience with a HS diploma or 5+ years of experience with a Bachelor's in chemical/biochemical engineering or biological sciences/life sciences in pilot or commercial biologics' manufacturing.
- Broad knowledge of biopharmaceutical operations (upstream/downstream/central services operations).
- Strong knowledge of cGMP, FDA regulations, and quality management systems.
- Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent influencing skills with demonstrated experience in change management.
- Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

At AstraZeneca, we champion a mindset of excellence. We believe that good can always be better, constantly searching for opportunities to add value. By harnessing science and evidence, we foresee risks and continuously innovate to find new ways to improve outcomes for patients. Our commitment to quality is unwavering, ensuring that every batch we certify meets the highest standards. Here, you will feel empowered to make decisions that put patients first while working in an inclusive and collaborative environment.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our team!

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $124,504.00 to $186,756.00 Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid