Manager of Instrumentation and Calibration at AstraZeneca in Rockville, Maryland

Job Description:

Join us as a Manager of Instrumentation and Calibration, where you will oversee departmental activities regarding the planning and scheduling of all routine and non-routine events and any related areas of responsibility to maintain a GMP facility. This is your chance to break new ground and leave a collective legacy in our Operations team!



What you will do:

• Business Process Owner for Instrumentation and Calibration activities.
  
  


• Drive continuous improvement across processes and procedures.
  
  


• Develop and implement the site's Instrumentation and Calibration strategy to ensure continued compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  
  


• Manage the performance of the instrumentation and calibration teams.
  
  


• Lead troubleshooting efforts.
  
  


• Function as an administrator for the CMMS for the site.
  
  


• Track KPI for work order completion.
  
  


• Manage the acquisition of standards, tools, and equipment.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma
  
  


• Minimum 7 years of industrial maintenance experience in a GMP facility
  
  


• Minimum 1 year in a lead or supervisory capacity
  
  


• Extensive knowledge of specialized functions and a comprehensive acquaintance with instrumentation and calibration principles and practices
  
  


• Strong organizational and leadership skills
  
  


• Extensive knowledge of cGMP standards, in particular, manufacturing, laboratory, and requirements for computer systems (GAMP) and data integrity
  
  


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Lean process improvement methodologies
  
  


• Experience with digital technology implementation
  
  

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace, and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.



Why AstraZeneca?



With constant new products and launches, there's never been a better time to join Supply Chain at AstraZeneca. We are driven by innovation, resilience, and a shared goal to succeed. We foster a safe and positive space where ideas are welcomed and rewarded. If you are driven, take smart risks, act quickly, and enjoy working on a complex variety of activities, then this is the place for you. We are focused on staying ahead in a rapidly changing market, applying digital and Lean processes to accelerate us forward. We do all of this in the right way with sustainable lifecycle management.


Ready to make a big impact? Apply now to join our team!


AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements. Apply Now