Associate Director Process Engineering – Apicom

AstraZeneca

Dublin, Ireland
Competitive salary + benefits; not specified; not ...
Not specified (assumed to be onsite considering the nature of the role).
Chartered chemical engineer status required
Degree or phd in chemical engineering
Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing
AstraZeneca is seeking an Associate Director of Process Engineering for its new API Commercialisation Facility in Dublin, Ireland. The role requires expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing and a strong foundation in chemical engineering, with responsibilities including process development, project management, and mentoring junior staff

Job Summary

  • The role involves ensuring the safe and timely introduction of late-stage clinical and commercial Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients from a new state-of-the-art facility in Dublin.
  • Candidates will lead critical business processes, conduct risk assessments such as HAZOPs, and represent the department as a Subject Matter Expert during audits.
  • AstraZeneca offers an inclusive culture that champions diversity, collaboration, and lifelong learning while empowering employees to push the boundaries of science.

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AstraZeneca is seeking an Associate Director of Process Engineering for its new API Commercialisation Facility in Dublin, Ireland. The role requires expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing and a strong foundation in chemical engineering, with responsibilities including process development, project management, and mentoring junior staff.

Salary

Competitive salary and benefits; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Chartered Chemical Engineer status required
  • Degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering
  • Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing
  • Understanding of unit operations and scale dependency
  • Knowledge of process safety and GMP principles

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with continuous processing technologies
  • Proficiency in modeling software like Aspen or gPROMS
  • Background in technical transfer and scale up
  • Ability to mentor junior colleagues and students
  • Collaboration across diverse scientific skillsets

Key Requirements

  • Chartered Chemical Engineer certification
  • Degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering
  • Pharmaceutical or fine chemical manufacturing experience

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