Director Process Safety Americas

Build a Future Where Safety Enables Innovation

At AstraZeneca we are driven by our purpose: to deliver lifechanging medicines that improve patient outcomes. Safety is foundational to this the Americas region our growing network including a major new greenfield facility in Virginia requires visionary leaders who can embed Process Safety excellence into every stage of design build and operation.

As the Director Process Safety Americas you will play a pivotal role in shaping a proactive skills-focused PSM culture across diverse Operations environments ensuring that our science and manufacturing capabilities operate safely sustainably and reliably. This role is based in Gaithersburg MD. When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing -person working gives us the platform we need to connect work at pace and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work on average a minimum of three 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.

If you are energized by influencing matrixed organizations leading in highhazard environments and elevating Process Safety standards across a region this is the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

What You Will Do

Lead Regional Process Safety Management (PSM) Strategy

• Provide leadership oversight and guidance to ensure compliance with AstraZenecas internal PSM requirements and all relevant regional regulations.
• Introduce sustainable protocols and innovative ways across Operations and Major Capital Projects.

Accelerate Safe Startup of the New Virginia Facility

• Drive PSM leadership through design construction commissioning and startup phases of the new Virginia API formulation and ADC conjugation facility.
• Address biopharmaceuticalspecific hazards including pressure systems corrosives solvent/flammable storage and containment for highly potent compounds.

Advance Regional Standards Competency and Culture

• Implement PSMrelated One SHE Standards and create supporting regional guidelines instructions and training.
• Build capability through coaching training and empowerment; champion psychological safety and a speakup culture in line with AZ values.

Drive Risk Reduction & Hazard Identification

• Lead or participate in PSM studies including PHA HAZOP LOPA WhatIf and PSSR across major capital project phases.
• Ensure comprehensive and highquality risk assessments and Management of Change processes.

Embed Learning & Assurance

• Lead rigorous investigations to identify root causes; ensure closure and sustainment of corrective actions.
• Conduct audits GEMBA walks process confirmations and readinesstooperate checks to verify PSM effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate documentation and performance metrics; support the introduction of advanced analytics and reporting capabilities.

Lead and Influence Across a Matrix

• Influence multi-functional leaders across Manufacturing Engineering Maintenance SHE and Global SHE functions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering science or related field or equivalent process safety experience.

• Minimum 7 years of experience in engineering operations or process safety with proven delivery of risk reduction in design commissioning or operations.
• Demonstrated ability in using and facilitating of risk assessment methodologies (e.g. HAZOP Bow Tie WhatIf).
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-functional risk decisions and drive operational field.
• Strong leadership communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% within the region (domestic some international).
• Demonstrated capability to manage priorities resources performance targets and regional initiatives.

Desired Qualifications

• 12-15 years of experience in engineering operations or process safety with proven delivery of risk reduction in design commissioning or operations

• Professional certifications (e.g. CSP PE).
• Experience leading SHE teams in a regional environment.
• Skilled at applying HOP principles to operational learning and SIF prevention.
• Experience interacting with regulatory bodies.

Key Internal Relationships

• Americas Supply Operations Regional VP
• Site Leadership Teams
• Site SHE Leads and Operations staff
• Global SHE
• Global Engineering & Real Estate

Key External Relationships

• External service providers
• Regulatory authorities
• Professional SHE organizations and networks

Why AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca we believe in pushing the boundaries of what science can dosafely responsibly and with purpose. You will join a collaborative value-driven environment where bold thinking is encouraged and where your work directly protects our people and enables scientific innovation.

Here you will have the opportunity to:

• Shape the future of Process Safety across a major regional network
• Influence highimpact engineering and capital project decisions
• Build longterm capability and culture across diverse sites
• Grow professionally within a global sciencedriven organization

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

Ready to Apply

Advance your career with a role that shapes the safety of worldclass science and manufacturing.

the annual base pay for this position ranges from $155000 to $ positions offer eligibility for various incentivesan opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs paid time off (i.e. vacation holiday and leaves) as well as health dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

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Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and furtherance of that mission we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please complete the corresponding section in the application form.