Director – Process Design And Optimisation In Chemical Development

AstraZeneca

Macclesfield, United Kingdom
Competitive salary; flexible employee benefits fun...
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8+ years synthetic drug substance development
Senior team leadership of scientific staff
Cmc regulatory submission authorship experience
** AstraZeneca is seeking a Director of Process Design and Optimisation in Chemical Development to lead a team focused on the development of sustainable commercial processes and regulatory submissions. The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience in synthetic drug substance development and a strong background in project management. The role offers a hybrid working model and a competitive benefits package. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading a team to deliver high-quality, robust sustainable commercial processes and manufacturing campaigns for life-changing medicines.
  • Candidates must have extensive experience in late-stage development to support Phase 3 clinical studies and launch with strong regulatory submissions.
  • AstraZeneca offers a competitive salary, flexible employee benefits fund, pension contributions, and Share Save Plans.

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** AstraZeneca is seeking a Director of Process Design and Optimisation in Chemical Development to lead a team focused on the development of sustainable commercial processes and regulatory submissions. The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience in synthetic drug substance development and a strong background in project management. The role offers a hybrid working model and a competitive benefits package. **

Salary

Competitive salary; Flexible employee benefits fund; Pension contributions and Share Save Plans

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years synthetic drug substance development
  • Senior team leadership of scientific staff
  • CMC regulatory submission authorship experience
  • Late-stage clinical supply delivery
  • Process scale-up and control strategy

Nice-to-have

  • AI and data-driven process solutions
  • Innovation in route design
  • Mentorship of first-time leaders
  • Continuous improvement track record
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills

Key Requirements

  • Degree or PhD in Chemistry
  • 8+ years in synthetic drug substance pharmaceutical development
  • Proven leadership at Associate Director level
  • Experience with Module 3.2 regulatory submissions

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