Sourcing Project Coordinator, AstraZeneca Gothenburg

Job description
Do you have an interest in pharmaceutical development and working with external vendors and are you a person who would like to be part of a global team and work across many disciplines – then join us as Sourcing Project Coordinator!

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. This is a consulting position at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg.

Responsibilities
We are seeking those who embrace change, show great initiative, flexibility and a willingness to learn. 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 and Pharmaceutical Science from external suppliers. You will be responsible for leading the internal team through supplier selection, contracting, execution and issue management at the external suppliers. These global projects span support of technical development through to Clinical Supply. The services are related to the following areas: Drug Substance, Drug Product, Devices & Intelligent Pharma, Analytical Services, Pack Label & Distribution and Comparators. This role will have a specific focus on Pack, Label & Distribution and Comparators. We are keen to receive applications from recent graduates and those with some project management, supply chain and supplier experience.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
BS/MS degree in relevant discipline (e.g. Pharmacy, Engineering, Science, Business or Supply Chain)
Experience of working within a Development or Supply Chain environment and working with external providers.
Appropriate depth of technical knowledge for the activity being sourced (Clinical Supply) 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.
Highly collaborative
Good communication skills

Desirable skills
Project management and change management skills
Supplier relationship management skills
Understanding quality principles and cGMP requirements.
Good networking skills
Exhibits a high degree of personal credibility
Knowledge of the PhSci/PT&D Project Operating Model and how the various functions interact to deliver the desired business outcomes

For us, it is important that all competence and skills in the labor market are utilized. We welcome all applicants and strive for diversity.

Application
2021-09-02, selection and interviews will be ongoing. The position may be filled before the last day of application, therefore, apply as soon as possible.

For more information: Linnea Öster, linnea.oster@randstad.se

About the company
Randstad Life Sciences specializes in the field of science and is part of Randstad, the world leader in recruitment and consulting with operations in 38 countries. With this global network, in combination with our strong local foundation, we can offer a wide range of varied and developing assignments and jobs for you who are a specialist in life science. Our mission is to help you reach your true potential with your career in focus!