Senior Site Director, AstraZeneca Gothenburg

Would you like to make our fantastic Gothenburg site an even greater place to work Do you bring expertise that combines scientific insight with AI technology and operational excellence to help shape the future of modern people friendly and automated facilities

The Senior Site Director for AstraZeneca R&D Gothenburg is accountable for shaping and delivering the direction and operational performance of the AstraZeneca Gothenburg site aligned with enterprise and functional this role youll partner closely with the Site Leadership Team and enterprise stakeholders to ensure the site operates as a high-performing integrated R&D environment. This includes driving cross-site learning strengthening scientific and operational excellence and leading continuous improvement in how work is delivered across disciplines. Although the role will mainly have an internal focus you will also represent the Gothenburg site externally in line with agreed mandates and corporate guidance.

The position is placed at AstraZenecas vibrant R&D site in the lovely city of Gothenburg in Sweden where you will be part of an international open-minded and creative working atmosphere based on collaboration and innovation.

What youll do

Organisational effectiveness & transformation

• Reviews and evolves site organization roles and ways of working to ensure the site remains fit for future needs.
• Drives continuous improvement in productivity efficiency and quality of delivery
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI and data-driven approaches to improve organizational performance
• Leads and prioritises site-level transformation initiatives ensuring delivery of tangible improvements in performance and ways of working
• Accelerates adoption of AI and digital capabilities across the site by connecting teams scaling best practices and building communities of practice to enable effective use in day-to-day work
• Builds a strong team with the capability and confidence to lead through change and deliver results.

Collaboration & site environment

• Strengthens collaboration across functions and teams creating the conditions for effective delivery and shared ownership
• Supports initiatives that build connection engagement and a strong sense of community across the site with a focus on enabling performance
• Ensures clear consistent communication of priorities and progress across the site
• Works with Corporate Affairs to align messaging and strengthen AstraZenecas presence and reputation in Gothenburg

External representation & partnerships

• Represents AstraZeneca Gothenburg across relevant industry academic governmental and public forums where it supports site priorities
• Builds and maintains strategic external relationships that strengthen the sites position as a leading R&D hub
• Hosts senior visits and contributes to AstraZenecas impact in the local life science ecosystem

Crisis readiness

• Leads site-level crisis preparedness and response ensuring alignment with enterprise governance
• Maintains readiness of the Crisis Management Team and ensures effective coordination with global and national structures

Essential Requirements

• Degree in a relevant scientific or related discipline
• Strong scientific understanding combined with the ability to operate across functions
• Broad leadership experience across R&D and/or operational environments
• Experience leading organizational change and driving performance improvement
• Proven ability to work across complex stakeholder environments and influence at senior levels with demonstrated impact
• Strong understanding of AI enabled ways of working and digital transformation.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI and data-driven approaches to improve organisational performance
• Track record of delivering results and building high-performing teams
• Experience with Facilities Management running modern facilities with robotics and AI is desirable.

With your excellent interpersonal communication and collaboration skills you have the ability to influence strategically to obtain desired outcomes while maintaining effective positive organisational relationships. You operate effectively across boundaries in a matrix research environment to influence both internal and external stakeholders including senior management. Your passion strong vision and drive to succeed together with key qualities like people skills and entrepreneurial working style will make you a great leader of the AstraZeneca Gothenburg site!

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.

So whats next

Are you already imagining yourself as leading the AstraZeneca Gothenburg site Good because we cant wait to hear from you.

Please apply as soon as possible since we are continuously reviewing candidates.

Where can I find out more

AstraZeneca: Gothenburg site: at LinkedIn: AstraZeneca

Diverse Minds. Bold Disruptors. Meaningful Impact. AstraZeneca is more than one of the worlds leading pharmaceutical companies. Were 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. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Where employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives and are made to feel valued energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning growth and development. There is no better place to make a difference to medicine patients and society.

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