Associate Project Manager / Project Manager - CMC

Cambridge, UK

Salary & Benefits Competitive

Build a long-term career by unlocking opportunities for lifelong learning

Build unrivalled capabilities in a place that promotes learning agility and offers development opportunities. We never stand still so you’ll have the chance to constantly grow your abilities, skills and knowledge. Here we are a fusion of challenging and interesting work, in an energising and inspiring environment.

AstraZeneca makes a vital contribution to the UK biopharmaceutical sector, employing 9% of the total workforce and supporting a further 39,000 UK jobs.

Seamlessly come together in our inclusive environment. Here all doors are open, and every voice is heard. From working side-by-side with academia to innovating with biotech – we are forever expanding our horizons.

About the role:

We are currently looking for a CMC Project Manager to join our  dynamic team in Cambridge – Granta Park (UK).

Working within the BioPharmaceutical Development Function, the CMC Project Management Group drives the AstraZeneca Biologics project delivery from early research to launch. CMC Project managers plan, coordinate, and deliver CMC activities in line with project requirements and timelines; plan and monitor resources and expenses for product development and clinical manufacture; and perform strategic planning for platform and novel processes. The group interfaces globally with early research, Operations, Regulatory, and all development functions.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provides project management expertise and application of key project management tools to support the design and execution of project plans and enhance project delivery and information dissemination to the business
• Manages  CMC activities, project budgets, expenses and resources for specified projects, interfacing with relevant functional groups, and with external suppliers as necessary, to plan and coordinate the timely execution of CMC activities and contingencies
• Leads and facilitates CMC Team meetings and is responsible for project logistics and production and maintenance of requisite project documentation.
• Interfaces internally and externally as required in evaluation of clinical and non-clinical material demand and to provide appropriate planning, coordination and communication to enable supply of materials and information of the required quality standard.
• Collaborates with BPD functional representatives, harnessing creativity within cross-functional project teams to develop plans, risk mitigation and contingency scenarios for projects
• Communicates effectively with BPD, GPPM (Global Project & Portfolio Management), and with all interfacing functions and relevant governance bodies as required, to align CMC activities with the project strategy, including any necessary changes to the CMC deliverables, and ensure Governance, GPT (Global Product Team) and BPD Leadership Team support.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s, Master's, or PhD in a relevant technical discipline such as Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Genetics, Immunology or Chemical Engineering
• in core CMC functions such as: cell culture, process development, assay development, or formulation development

• Bachelor's, Master's, or equivalent industry experience in a relevant technical discipline such as Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Genetics, Immunology or Chemical Engineering
• Understanding of biologics CMC development and manufacturing and effective working knowledge of the technical disciplines within the CMC team
• Knowledge and application of Project Management tools
• High level of independence with strong interpersonal, collaboration, planning  and communications skills
• Excellent oral and written communication, analytical skills, organizational and problem solving skills
• Comfortable with ambiguity and fast pace

Desirable for the role

• Professional certification or project management training (PMP or equivalent)
• Industry experience
• Project Management experience (preferably in CMC).
• Experience in planning and managing the cross-functional aspects of biopharmaceutical product development.
• Familiarity with Planisware 5 (Opal) or other project & portfolio management system

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. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.

So, what’s next?

• We open this role from 24th, August 2021, welcome with your application no later than 07th September 2021.

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We follow all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.