DevOps / Scrum Lead - QC Apps

Job Title: DevOps / Scrum Lead - QC Apps

Career Level - D1

Introduction to Role:

Join us at AstraZeneca as a Senior Consultant in our IT department, where you will have the opportunity to constantly learn and develop every single day. We're specialists who are passionate about patients. A curiosity to learn, grow and develop is at the heart of what we do, evolving as our technologies constantly change. We're invested in recognising, coaching and motivating you. Here, your personal and professional journey is filled with unlimited potential.

Accountabilities:

As a Senior Consultant, you will ensure optimum performance and stability for multiple systems for the Quality Control Systems capability for AstraZeneca Operations. You will act as an SME for the suite of Quality Control applications, providing technical consultancy wherever applicable. You will own end-to-end Demand and Project Management which involves partnering with business to understand and prioritise business demands based on business value. You will also be responsible for scaling the QC applications into multiple sites, managing the delivery of BAU and ensuring KPIs are met.

Essential Skills/Experience:

A minimum of 5 years in managing and delivering projects.

+5 years of prior technical support experience handling business-critical QC applications

Ability to build strategic relationships, manage stakeholders, and effective communication.

Capability to maintain a high-level view of the project while being hands-on and detail-oriented when necessary.

Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to operate with little supervision.

Proficiency in understanding and following processes methodically.

Proactive self-starter with a strong focus on delivery.

Experience in setting long-term strategic directions.

Familiarity with technology and QC platforms.

Outcome-focused mindset, taking personal responsibility for delivering results while embracing change and utilizing a growth mindset to focus on client outcomes.

ITIL Knowledge of Change, incident, and problem management. Must be strong in interpersonal communication.

Should be able to work collaboratively and efficiently with multiple teams in multiple geographies.

Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities.

Good administrative and organizational skills.

Experience on Windows/UNIX application environment and understanding of client-server / distributed computing concepts.

“End User First” mindset to understand business needs and flexibility to adopt to business demands.

Familiarity with life sciences (Pharma) domain concepts, workflow and terminology

ITIL certification

Experience in delivery of application support and maintenance.

Good understanding of Lonza MODA, Labware LIMS any other QC systems.

Experience handling GxP systems.

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.

At AstraZeneca, we are committed to making a meaningful impact. Our work has a direct impact on patients, transforming our ability to develop life-changing medicines. We empower the business to perform at its peak and lead a new way of working, combining cutting-edge science with leading digital technology platforms and data. All with a passion to impact lives through data, analytics, AI, machine learning and more. Join us at a crucial stage of our journey in becoming a digital and data-led enterprise. Make the impossible possible by building partnerships and ecosystems, creating new ways of working and driving scale and speed to deliver exponential growth.

Are you ready to disrupt an industry and change lives? Apply now and be part of our team that has the backing to innovate, disrupt an industry and change lives.

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.