Senior Specialist, Technical Operations

Introduction to role:

Join us at AstraZeneca as a Senior Specialist, Technical Operations at our cell therapy facility in Rockville, Maryland. This is your chance to break new ground and leave a collective legacy! As part of the Technical Operations team, you will work closely with the manufacturing and quality teams to ensure continuation of our manufacturing process in accordance with our quality standards.

Accountabilities:

As a Senior Specialist, you will lead investigations, drive corrective/preventive actions, and identify and implement process improvements. You will also be responsible for creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures, supporting tech transfers (new product introduction), providing technical support to manufacturing, driving continuous improvements using lean, six sigma principles, and training and mentoring junior associates.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• BS degree required in biological sciences, engineering, or related field.

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in GMP manufacturing.

• Experience in technical writing.

• Possesses a continuous improvement and quality driven mindset.

• Knowledgeable of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a cross functional team.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in autologous cell therapy manufacturing

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 investing in internal capabilities across our R&D and manufacturing organizations to help us realize our ambition to discover and deliver next-generation cellular therapies. Be part of leading our Operations function at an exciting time of growth and evolution. We pioneer new approaches and processes across our sites, empowering our teams to foster a Lean mindset and sustainable practices. Every change we make is to deliver better outcomes for our patients.

We are looking for individuals who are adaptable and agile, open to others' views and draw on the diverse expertise of our teams. With cross-functional working practices, we have the guidance we need to flex and evolve to better overcome any obstacles. If you want to develop, this is the place for you. A stable company, in a clean environment, with learning and growth opportunities.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now to join us on this exciting journey!

Date Posted

15-Jul-2024

Closing Date

04-Aug-2024Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.