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AstraZeneca · 5 hours ago

Senior Director Network Strategy

Gaithersburg, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$167K/yr - $251K/yr

10+ years exp

AstraZeneca is a company that transforms opportunities into life-changing medicines through entrepreneurial thinking and strategic vision. As the Senior Director of Network Strategy, you'll drive the strategic evolution of the biologics manufacturing network, ensuring the delivery of breakthrough therapies to patients worldwide.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and execute comprehensive network strategies for the biologics drug substance platform across AstraZeneca's global operations

Lead strategic evaluations of our supply chain footprint, including make-vs-buy decisions and contract manufacturing partnerships

Drive capacity planning by analyzing portfolio demand and aligning supply options to meet current and future requirements

Collaborate cross-functionally with Biologics Global Technical Operations, BPD, Global Engineering, and GSSDs to integrate emerging pipeline technologies into our network strategy

Evaluate and optimize asset utilization, identifying opportunities for network optimization and efficiency improvements

Design the biologics drug substance network to support AstraZeneca's exciting pipeline of breakthrough therapies and emerging modalities

Provide strategic input on capital allocation decisions with direct accountability for CapEx prioritization within your platform

Assess financial implications of strategic options, analyzing impact on CapEx, OpEx, and inventory optimization

Represent Global Operations in senior cross-functional decision-making forums

Partner closely with Global Biologics Operations and Biopharmaceutical Development teams

Influence product development processes to ensure effective supply chain design for new biologics

Act as an external ambassador for AstraZeneca's Global Operations function

Challenge and influence senior stakeholders across the organization when strategic alignment is needed

Qualification

Biologics manufacturingSupply chain designCapacity planningNetwork optimizationPharmaceutical product developmentFinancial acumenIndustry knowledgeStrategic thinkingLeadershipCommunication

Required

10-15 years in biologics manufacturing, supply chain, or strategic operations roles

Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and driving strategic initiatives

Expertise in biologics drug substance manufacturing processes and technologies

Strong background in supply chain design, capacity planning, and network optimization

Experience in pharmaceutical product development processes and regulatory environments

Strategic thinking: Scenario planning, long-range strategy development, and complex problem-solving

Financial acumen: Business case development, capital allocation, and P&L impact assessment

Leadership: Matrix team management, stakeholder influence, and change management

Communication: Executive-level presentation skills and ability to articulate complex strategies

Industry knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical/biotech operations and global regulatory landscape

Benefits

Qualified retirement programs

Paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves)

Health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans

Company

AstraZeneca

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AstraZeneca is a pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets prescription medicines. It is a sub-organization of Investor.

Founded in 1999

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, GBR

10001+ employees

https://www.astrazeneca.com

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