At AstraZeneca, we work together across global boundaries to make an impact and find answers to challenges. We do this with the upmost integrity even in the most difficult situations because we are committed to doing the right thing. We continuously forge partnerships that help pursue world-class medicines in new ways, combining our people’s outstanding skills with those of people from all over the globe.

The Mt. Vernon site was established in 1972 and is the flagship site delivering innovative, life changing oral solid medicines. At the site we formulate and pack OSD tablets, capsules, powders and liquids to over 60+ markets. The Mt Vernon site is the largest AZ production site in the US and is located in the southwest corner of the state of Indiana, approximately 15 miles from Evansville, Indiana – the third largest city in the state of Indiana. The Mt. Vernon site is dedicated to creating a culture of inclusion and collaboration. We host yearly Inclusion and Diversity conferences and have an employee resource group devoted to promoting diversity and inclusion and enhancing employees' professional development through interactive and engaging events and initiatives.

The Associate Director, Formulation PET is a leader for the Process Operation (i.e. manufacturing ) and serves as the owner of the PET’s technical/manufacturing process. In this capacity, the PET Associate Director manages the Process to produce high quality product in accordance with the operating strategy. They have primary responsibility for the personnel, facilities and equipment within the operating area.

What you’ll do:

• Responsible for all PET activity to include coordination of support staff, scheduling, and improvement initiatives. This coordination may be across shifts and across Process Facilitators directly reporting to this role. This individual must have the ability to manage large groups (e.g. 80 or more people) and meet performance management goals.
• Mentor and coach Process Facilitators on individual and team development and provide assistance to the PET Lead during the PET budgeting process and provides financial analysis as requested by the PET Lead.
• Provides ownership of the Technical Processes within the PET for Bottle Packing, Blister/Wallet Packing, and Solid Oral Dosage Manufacturing.
• Promote the use of safe work practices during all aspects of production and ensures all external and AstraZeneca Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) standards are met daily and accountable to ensure adequate level of training for PET personnel on equipment, processes, SHE, and Standard Operating Procedures. Partner with PET Coach to develop training plans and assist in providing resources for training.
• Ensure that cGMP’s are used and followed during production of products so that all FDA and international regulations are met, ensures timely responses to internal and external audit observations and promote a positive work environment by effectively administering AstraZeneca Human Resources policies and procedures including Performance Management and by communicating information to employees and responding to their concerns.
• Ensure proper documentation practices are maintained consistently to company standards in manufacturing documents and training documentation and ensures Formulation reports for deviations and recommended/implemented solutions to resolve deviations are completed in a timely fashion. Approves deviation investigations and responds to product defect notifications as appropriate.
• Promote and encourage continuous improvement in efficiency, quality, product delivery, and safety through the use of team driven processes, key performance indicators, and recognition and rewarding for high performance and collaborates with OE Engineers & PET Engineers to optimize process performance.
• Participate in the design, selection, installation, and qualification of new equipment, facilities, and processes.

Essential for the role:

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Administration, Business, Engineering, Pharmacy, or related Science.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in GMP or regulated environment.
• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of FDA cGMP’s.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Problem solving skills.

Preferred:

• Experience working in a LEAN manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of Microsoft applications, SAP, and Track wise.
• Training or experience in formulation, filling, packing, validation, and technology transfer knowledge or previous experience in managing technical programs/projects.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being ambitious - finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, groundbreaking cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you!

Next Steps – Apply today!

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