Associate Director Manufacturing Science & Technology – Sweden Biomanufacturing Center
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 biologicalmedicines. 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
- MSc (or equivalent) in Biotechnology, Chemistry, Pharmacy or related area
- At least 5 years of experience of biopharma/pharma manufacturing and GMP and of late-stage product process development in an industrial setting
- Proven leadership and coaching skills, applied in managing and developing a team
- Experience of Tech transfers and working across global functions
- Understanding of Lean principles and practices
- Fluent in Swedish and English, both written and spoken
Desired requirements
- Experience of aseptic manufacturing
- Ability to provide relevant scientific advice and input in areas such as: final bulk formulation, single use fluid pathway technology, primary containers, filling and lyophilization process, and/or filled drug product visual inspection
- Knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks governing manufacturing of aseptic parenteral products and combination products
- Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of product life cycle management
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!
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