AstraZeneca is seeking a Director of Process Design and Optimisation in Chemical Development, located in Macclesfield, UK. This hybrid role requires extensive leadership and drug development experience to guide a team in delivering robust manufacturing processes and regulatory submissions
Job Summary
This role leads a team of highly skilled chemists to deliver high-quality, robust commercial processes and future-proofed regulatory submissions.
The successful candidate will apply cutting-edge AI and data techniques to reduce risk and shorten timelines for clinical supply and launch.
AstraZeneca offers a competitive salary, flexible employee benefits fund, pension contributions, and Share Save Plans to support work-life balance.
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AstraZeneca is seeking a Director of Process Design and Optimisation in Chemical Development, located in Macclesfield, UK. This hybrid role requires extensive leadership and drug development experience to guide a team in delivering robust manufacturing processes and regulatory submissions.
Salary
Competitive salary; Flexible employee benefits fund including holiday purchase and performance recognition; Pension contributions and Share Save Plans
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
8+ years synthetic drug substance development
Team leadership of 8-10 scientists
CMC regulatory submission authorship
Late-stage clinical process scale-up
AI and data-driven process optimization
Nice-to-have
Experience with first-time team leaders
Publicizing digital innovation achievements
Championing sustainable manufacturing practices
Cross-functional collaboration skills
Key Requirements
Degree or PhD in Chemistry
8+ years experience in synthetic drug substance pharmaceutical development
Proven track record at Associate Director level
Experience managing change and continuous improvement