Inventory Manager

Do you want to have a key leadership role in developing and managing new business critical capability in AstraZeneca SmartSupplies? Do you enjoy managing and maintaining high quality system and project data according to Good Manufacturing Practise (GMP) standards? We are now looking for a SmartSupplies Inventory Manager to join us!

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies.

The Global Clinical Supply Chain (GCSC) function within Clinical Manufacturing & Supply (CM&S) is accountable for the supply of medicines to AstraZeneca's clinical trials and toxicology studies. Clinical supply chains are amongst the most complex of any industry and our customers are increasingly demanding more speed and agility, as well as management of complex device supply chains and new modalities, without compromising quality or risk, so we need well-managed, fit-for-purpose systems to meet these challenges.

What you'll do

The SmartSupplies Suite is a global platform comprising GXP & non GXP applications to support key clinical supply chain activities including planning, manufacture, release, inventory management, labelling, traceability, shelf-life management and reporting. The Global Clinical Supply Chain Inventory Manager will support CM&S staff to create, manage and maintain high quality project and system data according to Good Manufacturing Practise (GMP) standards. This will require a broad range of system and business process knowledge and skills.

The role holder will support inventory management across all Clinical Supply Chains including but not limited to:

* Lead business activities related to creating and managing external inventory in AZ for all drug projects. This include system (AZ SmartSupplies), business process (relevant SOPs), data management (any necessary changes to existing data) and appropriate communication to relevant stakeholders.
* Responsible for creation of product items and lots in to AZ Smartupplies PMD and will also manage updates to already set up items/lots including shelf life updates and correction of quantities.
* Lead Data Quality Maintenance activities including cycle count and periodic auditing of all inventory related records.
* Provide global leadership for the Item Master network to ensure that we continue to create and maintain, high quality item masters across both internal and external drug substance, drug product and packing activities.
* Develop and provide training in inventory management to GCSC and other relevant parties.
* Support Clinical Manufacture and Supply organization with problem solving.

In addition to the above and based on business needs there are also element of SmartSupplies system management in scope for the role, such as, support Change Management Activities relating to systemic improvements including; raising, implementing and closing change requests. Other tasks include, supporting Data Quality Maintenance activities and system maintenance activities, supporting the resolution of System Incidents/Problems and system validation testing, and providing technical support to all interfaces.

Essential for the role

* College/university degree in Computing/engineering/science preferred
* Highly numerate, supported by strong computing skills
* A track record of working and managing change in GxP systems
* Demonstration of high attention to detail, particularly when related to Systems Master Data
* Experience of effective working in a multi-cultural team
* Proven analytical and strategic thinking
* Good pedagogic skills to be able to train others
* Demonstrated good time and stakeholder management skills & flexibility to adapt to changing customer need
* Excellent English, both verbally and written

Desirable for the role

* Experience of drug substance or drug product development is highly valuable
* Conceptual thinking and experience of strategic frameworks
* Knowledge of the AZ Clinical Supply Chain systems environment, including SmartSupplies, RTSM (or equivalent commercial systems eg SAP)
* Experience and familiarity with supply chain processes (clinical or commercial)
* Experience of lean / lean leadership/lean thinking
* Experience of agile development

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We're on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare. AstraZeneca Gothenburg is 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. Our Gothenburg site is one of AstraZeneca's three strategic R&D centres. Here, you'll feel a global atmosphere in a multinational environment.

So, what's next? If you are looking for an exciting career along with great employee benefits, please don't hesitate to apply! If you're curious to know more then please reach out to Lina Nyman lina.nyman@astrazeneca.com. We welcome your application no later than 24th January, 2022.