AstraZeneca
Biologics Manufacturing
AssociateDirector-Instrumentation&Calibration
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“Associate Director - Instrumentation & Calibration at AstraZeneca. Skills: Instrumentation, Calibration, Autonomous manufacturing, Lean. Set vision for instrumentation. Set standards for instrumentation”
What You'll Achieve.
Elevate reliability; Elevate quality; Elevate speed; Achieve operational readiness; Optimize demand vs. supply; Drive measurable outcomes; Increase execution pace; Increase efficiency; Ensure reliable operations; Ensure compliant operations; Ensure cost-efficient operations; Secure formal agreement; Achieve best-in-class performance; Solve sophisticated problems; Enable continuous improvement goals
Industry & Context.
Data-driven problem solving; Analytical problem-solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Lead engineer for functional area, Handle group of project engineers, Apply core technical leadership, Support and consultation to collaborators, Handle expectations of business collaborators, Optimize demand vs. supply management, Communicate business needs, Translate business needs into actions, Coordinate systems in team, Coordinate systems across department, Facilitate efficiency by removing roadblocks, Control supplier performance, Ensure reliable operation, Ensure compliant operation, Ensure cost-efficient operation, Translate business needs into implementation, Gain formal agreement by collaborators, Own and implement KPIs, Create inclusive culture, Create collaborative culture, Achieve best in class performance, Develop analytical problem-solving demeanor, Develop technical expertise, Develop knowledge within project team, Develop knowledge within Engineering function, Disseminate standard methodologies, Share knowledge across functions, Share knowledge across project teams, Advocate to Continuous Improvement demeanor, Enable goals in lean operations, Enable goals in cost efficient operations, Enable goals in autonomous manufacturing, Enable goals in environmental sustainability, Enable goals in technology introduction
Nice to Have
Experience in supervised GxP environments, Deep knowledge of instrumentation standards, Deep knowledge of calibration standards, Proficiency with CMMS systems, Proficiency with asset management systems, Proficiency with digital tools, Lean Six Sigma certification, Track record of measurable improvements, Background in autonomous manufacturing technologies, Background in IoT sensing, Background in digital twins, Background in sophisticated analytics, Proven success managing strategic suppliers, Proven success managing contracts, Experience leading multi-site programs, Align diverse collaborators around metrics, Align diverse collaborators around execution models, Passion for sustainable engineering practices, Embed environmental objectives into decisions
What You'll Do.
Set vision for instrumentation
Set standards for instrumentation
Set vision for calibration
Set standards for calibration
Align operational goals
Collaborate with engineering teams
Drive operational readiness
Own timelines for projects
Own budgets for projects
Provide expert consultation
Handle stakeholder expectations
Optimize demand versus supply
Translate business needs
Drive measurable outcomes
Coordinate systems across teams
Coordinate systems across departments
Increase execution pace
Control supplier performance
Ensure reliable operations
Ensure compliant operations
Ensure cost-efficient operations
Convert requirements into implementation
Secure stakeholder agreement
Implement critical metrics
Ensure accountability
Build inclusive culture
Build collaborative culture
Achieve best-in-class performance
Develop analytical mentality
Solve sophisticated problems
Cultivate technical expertise
Disseminate standard methodologies
Share knowledge across functions
Share knowledge across projects
Champion Lean operations
Champion cost-efficient operations
Champion autonomous manufacturing
Champion environmental sustainability
Champion technology introduction
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Global engineering teams; Site engineering teams; Cross-functional teams; Unexpected teams
Communication Scope
Expert consultation; Stakeholder support
Process & Methodology
Portfolio management, Risk management, Quality management, Delivery management
Full Job Description
## **Job Title: Associate Director - Instrumentation & Calibration** **Career Level: E** **Introduction to role:** Be part of history in the making. AstraZeneca is building its first biologics manufacturing campus in Singapore — a groundbreaking USD 1.5 billion investment that will serve as a global hub for innovation and excellence. This state-of-the-art facility will deliver end-to-end Antibody-Drug Conjugate (ADC) capabilities with different manufacturing units/buildings in one campus Small molecule- chemical API production * Large molecule- monoclonal antibody manufacturing * Conjugation * Fill-and-finish operations, including sterile filling and lyophilization * Final secondary packaging The campus will be equipped with modern digital and automation infrastructure, enabling autonomous manufacturing powered by artificial intelligence. In addition, it will be designed for carbon neutrality, embedding sustainability into every aspect of operations and setting a new benchmark for environmentally responsible biologics manufacturing. We are looking for passionate individuals with relevant experience who thrive in dynamic environments and bring a “make-it-happen” attitude. Joining us means contributing to a project that will not only transform AstraZeneca’s global supply chain but also advance life-changing medicines for patients everywhere. If you’re ready to shape the future of biologics and be part of a once-in-a-generation project, we want you on our team. You will be leading a team of inspired and talented technical experts and contribute to the development of a high-performance team. How about joining a highly motivated engineering team embracing latest technology standards and developing autonomous manufacturing capabilities? ## Accountabilities: * Instrumentation and Calibration Leadership: Set the vision and standards for instrumentation and calibration, aligning operational goals to strategic objectives to elevate reliability, quality and speed. * Project an
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