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AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

Associate Director Quality Assurance - QA OSD Formulering

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Full-timeSwedenNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A university or college degree in a natural science field of at least 240 higher-education credits, or equivalent competence gained through relevant work experience.
  • Documented management and leadership experience, including the ability to inspire and develop individuals and teams.
  • Very strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across functional boundaries.
  • Experience in change management, creating engagement, participation, and momentum during transformation and growth.
  • An agile and flexible approach, with the ability to navigate a dynamic, developing operation.
  • Very good written and spoken Swedish and English.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a group of approximately 12 QA employees and drive development while ensuring stable deliveries in a high-quality-requirements environment.
  • Work with the team daily and collaborate with production and support functions, including process engineering, production planning, production support, quality-control laboratories, and other quality departments within and outside Sweden Operations.
  • Set and follow up on goals, and drive and follow up on efficiencies and improvements.
  • Develop the team and translate strategic priorities into concrete results with employees.
  • Ensure that quality-assured medicines are delivered to customers on time, combining operational and strategic quality work as part of the quality leadership group for formulation across Site OSD.
  • Lead quality work that helps deliver medicines reliably to patients without obstacles.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, another quality-regulated industry, and/or a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)-governed operation.
  • Experience leading or contributing to digitization initiatives, implementing digital solutions, or developing smarter ways of working using data, automation, artificial intelligence, or other new technology.

About the Company

AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

AstraZeneca develops and markets prescription medicines and vaccines worldwide, with a focus on oncology, cardiovascular/metabolic, respiratory, and infectious diseases. Its products work by targeting specific biological pathways or cells, using small-molecule therapies, biologics, and vaccines to treat diseases or prevent infections. It differentiates itself through its dual heritage from Sweden and the UK, a broad pipeline, and strong R&D and collaborations that move from discovery to patient access. Its goal is to improve people’s health by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines to patients worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Founded
1913

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