Project Manager, CMC

Project Manager - CMC

Introduction to role

Biopharmaceutical Development (BPD) at AstraZeneca is at the forefront of developing scientifically-advanced, high-quality processes and methodologies for the manufacture and supply of clinical products across our biologics portfolio.

The CMC Project Management function within BPD plays a pivotal role in advancing projects in our pipeline through strategic CMC leadership and coordination of in/out-licensing activities. As a Project Manager (PM), you will work collaboratively with CMC Team Leaders and CMC Teams to ensure project goals and milestones are achieved. You will provide project management expertise to ensure smooth and efficient operational implementation of CMC strategy, enabling project delivery in line with time, financial, and quality requirements. This role requires a high level of independence and minimal supervision.

Accountabilities

• Ensure effective integration of science and project objectives.
• Manage BPD activities for specified projects, interfacing with relevant functional groups and external suppliers to plan and coordinate timely execution of CMC activities and contingencies.
• Lead and facilitate CMC Team meetings, responsible for project logistics and documentation.
• Ensure key project management tools are used appropriately to enhance project delivery and information dissemination.
• Produce and maintain requisite project documentation to ensure delivery of the overall CMC Plan and milestones.
• Interface internally and externally as required to evaluate clinical and nonclinical material demand, providing appropriate planning, coordination, and communication.
• Enable communications to align project activities with GPT strategy, including planning necessary changes to CMC deliverables.
• Collaborate with BPD functional representatives to develop risk mitigation and contingency scenarios for projects.
• Communicate effectively with BPD, GPPM, interfacing functions, and relevant governance bodies.
• Influence, develop, maintain, own, and deploy key project management tools.
• Anticipate operational issues at the project level and influence solutions for similar issues in other projects.
  
  
  

Essential Skills/Experience

• Bachelor's, Master's, or equivalent industry experience in a relevant technical discipline such as Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Genetics, Immunology or Chemical Engineering.
• 1 years of project manager experience (preferable in CMC) is required.
• Understanding of biologics CMC development and manufacturing.
• Experience in planning and managing the cross-functional aspects of biopharmaceutical product development.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of Project Management tools, such as Risk Management.
• High level of commitment, flexibility, and independence with strong skills for planning, coordination, teamwork, communication, and interpersonal relations.
• Effective working knowledge relevant to management of the technical disciplines represented within the CMC team.
• Comfortable with ambiguity. Must be professional, dedicated, and detail-oriented.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, analytical, and computer skills.
• Effective problem-solving and analytical skills to tackle and manage a broad range of issues and projects and deliver innovative solutions.
• Highly organized and able to work independently on multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  
  
  

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Ability to understand scientific data.
• Hands-on experience working in one of the CMC Functions.
• Familiarity with Planisware (PLANIT) or other project & portfolio management systems is preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.
• Relevant training (PMP or equivalent) or experience in project management is preferred.
  
  
  

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, we fuse science and data to develop bold solutions that positively impact patients' lives. We don't accept the status quo; instead, we dig deep into data using cutting-edge methodologies to drive scientific breakthroughs. Our supportive yet challenging environment fosters continuous learning and improvement. We embrace global opportunities across all Therapy Areas, making a tangible difference in society through our innovative research.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our team!

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $108,914 to $160,975. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.