Job Description

About This Opportunity

At AstraZeneca, we transform opportunities into life-changing medicines through entrepreneurial thinking and strategic vision. As our

Senior

Director

Network Strategy

, you'll drive the strategic evolution of our biologics manufacturing network, ensuring we're positioned to deliver breakthrough therapies to patients worldwide.


This role sits within

Global Supply Chain and Strategy

, where you'll take strategic ownership of our biologics drug substance platform and shape the future of our global manufacturing footprint.

What You'll Do

Strategic Leadership

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

Business Impact

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

Stakeholder Engagement

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

What You'll Bring

Essential Experience

10-15 years

in biologics manufacturing, supply chain, or strategic operations roles

Proven

track record

in leading cross-functional teams and driving strategic initiatives

E

xpertise

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

Core Competencies

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

Why This Role Matters

You'll directly impact AstraZeneca's ability to deliver life-changing medicines by ensuring our biologics manufacturing network is strategically positioned for current portfolio needs and future growth. Your decisions will influence billions in capital investment and affect our ability to serve patients globally.

Key Relationship to reach solutions:

Internal (to AZ or team): Relevant site planning function; Site Heads and Process Execution Team Leaders; The Operations Leadership Team External (to AZ): Third-party suppliers

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $167,251 to $250,876 USD. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives--an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.