Sourcing Project Coordinator

Job Description
Are you looking for an opportunity to build your project management experience whilst working with external suppliers around the world to deliver our exciting pipeline of medicines to patients? Then the role of Sourcing Project Coordinator could be the one for you!
Pharmaceutical Technology and Development (PT&D) apply science and technology that turns concepts into actual medicines which help millions of people. We work across the entire value chain, designing and delivering active ingredients, formulations and devices required to support new medicines – from supplies for use in toxicology studies and clinical trials to developing the technology to ensure drugs can be scaled up for commercial manufacture.
Clinical Manufacturing and Supply (CM&S) within PT&D provides an agile and flexible end-to-end Clinical Supply Chain that manufactures, outsources and delivers supplies and services to hundreds of thousands of patients across the globe.
CM&S are now looking for a Sourcing Project Coordinator to join our global Sourcing function. We are seeking those who embrace change, show great initiative, flexibility and a willingness to learn. We would like to receive applications from people with clinical supply chain and supplier management experience.
What you’ll do
As a Sourcing Project Coordinator, you will both lead activities and support Sourcing Project Managers in the sourcing of services and goods required by Pharmaceutical Technology & Development. The supply chain areas managed by Sourcing are related to: Drug Substance, Drug Product, Devices & Intelligent Pharma, Analytical Services, Pack Label & Distribution and Comparators. This role will have a specific focus on sourcing the services required for Clinical Trial Pack, Label & Distribution and/or sourcing commercially available product for use in AstraZeneca sponsored Clinical Trials.
Minimum Requirements
BS/MS degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Pharmacy, Science, Business or Supply Chain).
Experience of working within a Research & Development environment and working with external providers.
Work experience and appropriate depth of technical knowledge for the activity being sourced (i.e. with direct experience of clinical trial supply chain) to be able to fully understand any risks to delivery and make the best use of the technical experts on the team to make effective decisions.
Understanding quality principles and cGMP requirements.



Desirable skills
Project management experience
Supplier relationship management skills
Good networking and communication skills
Exhibits a high degree of personal credibility
Knowledge of the PT&D Project Operating Model and how the various functions interact to deliver the desired business outcomes



Why AstraZeneca?
Join our multigenerational team to experience our inclusive and encouraging culture. We believe in shared success, a place where ideas are welcomed and awarded. Be comfortable speaking up, taking responsibility for your actions and working together to succeed. This is the place to make an impact. Here we ensure everyone can reach their full potential, perform at their best and make a valued contribution to the enterprise.
So, what’s next?
If you want to make a more meaningful impact to patients’ lives around the globe, then there’s no better place to be. We welcome your application.