Primary location: Shanghai (will be initially assigned to be located in Qingdao). Build a long-term career by unlocking opportunities for lifelong learning. At AstraZeneca, we’re not afraid to do things differently. We’re building a new kind of organisation to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening up new ways to work, ground-breaking methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Global Engineering & Real Estate (GERE) play a fundamental role in supporting AstraZeneca’s strong medicines pipeline by delivering facilities and technology which meet the enterprise needs and realise business benefits across the small molecule and biologics product portfolio. The group has expertise in project management, construction management, engineering technical services, project control, built environment, compliance, and process governance. We have a very exciting portfolio of capital projects around the world, with over $1 billion of anticipated investment over the next 5 years. Join a place built on innovation and creativity. Where different views and perspectives are welcomed and valued. An environment that champions inclusion, and teams that reflect the diversity of the communities that we serve. Key Accountabilities: We have a great opportunity as a Senior Construction Manager to join the Global Engineering and Real Estate team with accountability for delivering the Asia-Pacific Portfolio, initially focused on Qingdao pMDI project for a new pMDI Manufacturing Site. Working with Project Directors& Senior Project Managers you will be a senior member of the Global Engineering and Real Estate (GEREs) project execution team in the Asia-Pac region. As the construction lead of one of GERE’s largest capital projects, you will lead a multidisciplinary team deployed from several regions toward the Qingdao project in China. You will lead the construction team to ensure best in class safety, quality, and delivery, whilst also coordination with senior programme & project leaders to enable timely and informed decision making and reporting. You are expected to determine, implement, and manage the right sized and structured organization throughout the project stages to adhere to all expected processes in AZ while driving agility and efficiency in delivery. You will lead the construction throughout the Shell & Core phase (delivered by Local Government State Agent) and the Fit-Out phase, which will be delivered by AstraZeneca (via CMAR model). You will work closely with Construction Management Companies, Contractors, and their sub-contractors to ensure safe and successful project delivery by overseeing their delivery approach, management, and deliverables. You will lead a number of internal and external resources to plan and deliver the Qingdao project according to the highest standards of safety & compliance (including cGMP), on time and within budget. You will ensure that customer requirements and partner expectations are consistently identified and interpreted correctly within the project delivery. This is a strategic project for AZ with an expected indicative budget of $700M. You will join the AstraZeneca GERE team at an exciting time as new ways of working are introduced in project delivery with a focused attitude on safety, quality, planning, and a high level of collaboration. We will need you to be a key communicator and influencer in organisational change environment as the company seeks to bring increased predictability and enhanced partner engagement to project construction delivery in this strategic project. Experience of pharmaceutical capital project construction delivery in a global environment and experience of working with Tier 1 Engineering/ Construction Management Providers will be a distinct advantage. Considerable capital project delivery experience from other process industries will be considered, including Local Government State Agent delivery. In this role, you will set goals and manage performance standards for the construction teams and will hold responsibility for ensuring project delivery is compliant with local requirements and national legislation, as well as in full alignment with business expectations and GERE commitments. We'll expect you to support the definition and execution of a sourcing strategy for the project, including negotiations, appointment, control and integration of multiple vendors, delivery Providers and internal partners. You will be responsible for implementation and management of the construction contracts, including negotiating and resolving disputes. As your role develops, you will also support other regional projects (including those at our Taizhou and Wuxi sites) from an early stage to establish the construction management strategy, governance, and teams. You will furthermore drive efficient execution and handover in line with standard processes and draw on functional support within GERE and AZ to ensure the project performs in line with expectations. Essential Requirements: Bachelors degree or equivalent in a engineering construction related area Demonstrated experience leading very large construction projects in pharm-bio, R&D and/or aseptic secondary manufacturing capital projects – including shell & core, fit out, commissioning, qualification, handover (plus permits & licences). Leadership experience and extensive knowledge in a manufacturing, engineering, construction or R&D environment. Full knowledge of relevant Safety, Health & Environment and construction legislation. Experience with construction safety, quality and progress assessment / reporting. Capability in developing and implementing business strategy. Project and organisational change skills. Global experience with leadership of senior level multicultural project teams with a focus on China. Results focused and with superior customer partnering skills and high degree of resilience. Experience working with and driving lean principles. Demonstrable experience in working within common data environments. Demonstrable experience in using digital platforms for reviewing and recording quality observations (e.g., BIM 360, Field, Navisworks etc…) Date Posted 21-5月-2024 Closing Date 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. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.