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
1. Develop and execute comprehensive network strategies for the biologics drug substance platform across AstraZeneca's global operations
2. Lead strategic evaluations of our supply chain footprint, including make-vs-buy decisions and contract manufacturing partnerships
3. Drive capacity planning by analyzing portfolio demand and aligning supply options to meet current and future requirements
4. Collaborate cross-functionally with Biologics Global Technical Operations, BPD, Global Engineering, and GSSDs to integrate emerging pipeline technologies into our network strategy
Business Impact
5. Evaluate and optimize asset utilization, identifying opportunities for network optimization and efficiency improvements
6. Design the biologics drug substance network to support AstraZeneca's exciting pipeline of breakthrough therapies and emerging modalities
7. Provide strategic input on capital allocation decisions with direct accountability for CapEx prioritization within your platform
8. Assess financial implications of strategic options, analyzing impact on CapEx, OpEx, and inventory optimization
9. Represent Global Operations in senior cross-functional decision-making forums
Stakeholder Engagement
10. Partner closely with Global Biologics Operations and Biopharmaceutical Development teams
11. Influence product development processes to ensure effective supply chain design for new biologics
12. Act as an external ambassador for AstraZeneca's Global Operations function
13. 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
Expertise 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
Date Posted
10-Dec-2025
Closing Date
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