Team Manager Drug Product Delivery

We are curious, creative, and open to new ideas and ways of working. Above all, we are passionate about science and driven to always put patients first. Join AstraZeneca and apply your expertise in a company that are following the science and turn ideas into life changing medicines.

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Team Manager Drug Product Delivery to join our Clinical Manufacturing & Supply department in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Drug Product Development (DPD) within Pharmaceutical Development is the only site within AstraZeneca that packs, labels and distributes investigational medicinal products to clinical trial patients around the globe. We support launched, pre-launch and products under development within all our therapeutic areas. We work in a fast-paced environment where flexibility and agility enable us to deliver high value to early phase clinical trials.


Main duties and responsibilities
As a Team Manager in DPD you will drive and develop packing, labelling and distribution of drug product for clinical studies. You will have an impact on the speed, quality and cost of the AZ development portfolio. You will lead a team responsible for delivery through in-house capabilities as well as in collaboration within Clinical Manufacturing & Supply. The accountabilities include:

* Lead, manage and develop a group of up to 15 direct reports who are responsible for delivery (receipt of material, packaging and distribution) of study drugs to the investigator sites, distribution depots or through CROs across all therapeutic areas and development phases
* Provide courageous leadership and clear direction to the team, especially during periods of change and uncertainty
* Responsible for performance management of the team and individuals by ensuring individual objectives and development plans are aligned with AstraZeneca values, behaviors and business needs
* Incorporate complex, broad understanding of scientific issues into plans and strategies to capitalize on ideas and initiatives that will drive success for your area now and in the future according to trends in the industry
* Ensure GMP and SHE standards are upheld; ensure AZ Policies and Standards are understood and followed
* Responsible for ensuring that the GMP facilities are operated in accordance with AstraZeneca and external regulatory policies and standards. Secure License to Operate
* Leading complex projects e.g. continuous improvement/forums or segments of large cutting edge international projects, applying specialist knowledge
* May act as DPD Project leader within the agreed project portfolio, the role holder ensures the delivery of studies to agreed project plan


Essential Requirements
* MSc/BSc or equivalent experience (>10 years) in a science field
* Thorough understanding of GMP and SHE requirements
* Demonstrate ability to work with teams in a culturally diverse, complex and changing environment
* Project management experience
* Experience of leading and managing teams of people
* Demonstrated ability to set and manage priorities, resources, performance targets and project initiatives in a global environment
* Proven leadership promoting motivation and empowerment of others in order to accomplish individual, team and organisational objectives
* Excellent communication and strategic influencing skills across interfaces of discipline, culture and expertise both internally and externally

You enjoy problem solving and manage change in a positive approach to the challenges of change for self, team and the business. We assume that you have excellent networking and team working skills.


If you are interested, apply now!
We would like to know more about you. Welcome with your application no later than March 8, 2020. For more information about the position please contact Hiring Manager Maja Olausson, maja.olausson(at)astrazeneca.com