Become a part of our journey towards a sustainable future, in an environment where you can grow and develop!
Sweden Biomanufacturing Center, a part of AstraZeneca, is a strategic launch site for biological medicines. Operating in a multicultural and global environment, digital solutions, our LEAN culture, and a focus on sustainability drive us forward. We create value through curiosity, courage, and accountability, tailoring our solutions to meet patients' needs. Sweden Biomanufacturing Center is expanding and investing in the latest technology to become even better, and we are seeking your expertise to collaboratively drive our vision forward.
Welcome to the future at Sweden Biomanufacturing Center!
We now offer an exciting leadership opportunity as Associate Director for the Process Science team within Manufacturing Science & Technology, at Sweden Biomanufacturing Center (SBC) located in Södertälje
Business Area
Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T) at SBC is responsible for Tech transfer of new products into SBC as well as Product Maintenance. We ensure reliable and flexible formulation, filling, visual inspection, device assembly, bulk and final packaging of late stage clinical and commercial products. MS&T also provides expert technical support for AstraZeneca’s commercial products. MS&T works closely with other teams and functions at SBC and around our global network.
As part of the mentioned deliverables MS&T plays a key strategic role for future of the site. To deliver on this strategy, MS&T consists of two technical groups with one of these being focused on Drug Product, the Process Science team.
What you will do
As Associate Director Process Science you will lead, coach and develop a team of subject matter experts in our key processes, formulation, filling and visual inspection as well as in product knowledge.
The scope of the Process Science team is responsibility for scientific aspects of commercial operations for new product introductions and tech transfers of late stage clinical and on-market drug products into the facility. Process Science is responsible for the Product Maintenance teams at SBC, and as such provide scientific support for manufacturing of established products including improvement projects, supplier changes, deviations and complaints management. The Process Science group works cross-functionally at site and interacts with the global MS&T/Global Tech Ops within Biologics operations as well as with R&D, Regulatory, Quality and other global functions.
In addition to leading your team, you will drive the tactical and strategic agenda in the drug product space. You can act as project sponsor and/or member of project steering groups within your area of responsibility. You will also be part of the MS&T leadership team.
The position includes responsibility for personnel, budget, SHE and securing that work is performed according to GMP and other applicable laws and regulations.
Essential Requirement
Desired requirements
Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines to our patients is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.
Take the step towards a sustainable career with us!
More information
For more information about the position please contact Kristina Köhler, MS&T Lead at 0722051246 or kristina.kohler@astrazeneca.com .
If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact responsible Talent Acquisition Partner Helena Kallin helena.kallin@astrazeneca.com
Welcome with your application no later than July 1, 2025. Interviews will be held ongoing during the application period.
Do you want to learn more about who we are and what we do at the SBC? Look at our webpage and these films!
Date Posted
10-juni-2025
Closing Date
01-juli-2025
Our 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.
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