Associate Director - Quality Assurance
Associate Director - Quality Assurance
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Associate Director - Quality Assurance
Location: Speke UK
Competitive salary and benefits
Opening date: 13/06/2025
Closing date: 29/06/20525
Are you ready to lead and inspire a team dedicated to quality excellence As the Associate Director of Quality Technical you will spearhead the Quality Technical team at the UK Vaccines Manufacturing Facility in Speke. Your leadership will drive the development of a motivated and efficient workforce ensuring the delivery of high-quality vaccines to the market. With a focus on innovation and sustainability youll collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance our processes and contribute to the growth of the quality technical department. Are you prepared to make a significant impact
Accountabilities:
Develop a capable motivated informed and efficient workforce to meet site objectives and support company goals.
Set performance objectives conduct appraisals and manage staff development disciplinary actions and grievances.
Plan drive and deliver individual and team performance development for key partners and personnel.
Provide management leadership at the site and drive tactical delivery at the operational level.
Ensure compliance with current and new legislation within scope of work.
Lead and manage LEAN processes seeking opportunities for continuous improvement with new technologies.
Manage and control department budget efficiently and effectively.
Drive quality compliance and performance metrics.
Enable and participate in health authority inspections to ensure successful outcomes and maintain inspection readiness.
Ensure compliance of all quality operations and personnel under AZ Policies Standards and Procedures.
Essential Skills/Experience:
- Qualified to degree level/or equivalent in a scientific / Biotech / Pharmaceutical or IT field.
- Significant hands-on quality assurance/compliance and management experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
- Direct experience of GMP audit management including FDA/MHRA or other authorities of a similar standing.
- An understanding of the overall drug development and commercialisation process from development launch and through life cycle management.
- Detailed understanding of principles applications and management of Safety Health Environment and Good Manufacturing Practice.
- Supplier Management experience within the scientific environment.
- Evidence of excellent communication skills and ability to build excellent relationships with customers.
- Team management skills including experience overseeing the training and development of team members.
- Project Management and Influencing skills.
- Strong presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate to all levels within the organisation.
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment and constantly redefine scope of responsibilities.
Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Eligible to act as a Qualified Person (QP) as per EU directive 2001/83/EC or trainee QP.
- Professional certification.
- Previous Biopharmaceutical industry experience/vaccine manufacturing experience.
- Experience in delivering significant change projects.
- Experience of NPI market launches and technical transfers.
- Ability to lead and influence during strategic change.
- Situational leadership and coaching skills.
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. Thats why we work five days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
There are so many fantastic employee benefits that AstraZeneca offer. AstraZeneca can offer you a competitive salary private healthcare a generous holiday allowance phenomenal training and development opportunities and much more.
At AstraZeneca were dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. Theres 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.
Ready to take on this exciting challenge Apply now and be part of our journey to deliver life-changing medicines!
Date Posted
13-Jun-2025Closing Date
28-Jun-2025Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations please complete the section in the application form.Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
