Apply your knowledge and expertise to build, establish and optimise product supply chains throughout the lifecycle for a portfolio of products within a Therapy Area.
Provide product/brand leadership to other senior managers within the Operations and represent Operations and product supply on AstraZeneca's Global Product Teams and in other senior product stakeholder forums.
Optimise performance of current supply chains including using lean methodologies to improve supply chain lead time.
Have accountability for improving your product Cost Of Goods throughout the lifecycle.
Work across the Global Supply group to deliver end-to-end Supply Chain operational performance KPIs and support initiatives to optimise inventory.
Own and manage the product business continuity plans for your brands and ensure a constant state of readiness to ensure product supply.
Lead and advise a matrixed team to complete the brand strategy and seamless key supply chain changes.
Deliver successful, seamless, timely new product launches to parameters agreed with our Oncology and Biopharma Business Units.
Direct, manage and represent multi-region supply issue resolution to successful conclusion, including demand allocation.
Requirements
Independently proficient in supply chain management, lean supply chains, data integrity.
Demonstrated mastery of supply strategy development, influencing, collaboration, enterprise thinking, relationship management, financial acumen, product costing and business case development experience.
A comprehensive understanding of product development, manufacturing and supply management and how other functions contribute to achieving the Supply Chain objectives of the business.
Demonstrated success working cross-functionally and influencing to senior levels of the organization.
Through knowledge of lean as it supplies to supply chains.
Understanding of global, regional and local environments to identify risks, and develop robust supply chains that deliver product in the real world.
A detailed understanding of the pharmaceutical or broader healthcare/FMCG industries and an understanding of the global context and its application to business opportunities.
Previous experience in a supply-chain management or related role.
Previous experience in at least two operations, or product development roles/functions.
Excellent communication and presentation skills (written, visual, virtual).
Benefits
AstraZeneca offers countless opportunities for career growth within a dynamic environment where innovation thrives.
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