Global Supply Chain & Strategy Sustainability Lead
Global Supply Chain & Strategy Sustainability Lead
Macclesfield, Gartuna or Gaithersburg
Introduction to Role:
Are you ready to step into a dynamic new environment and lead the delivery of Sustainability strategy and initiativeswithin Global Supply Chain & Strategy? Due to an exciting strategic re-alignment within our GSC&S Therapy Area (TA)community, a brand-new TA Centre of Excellence (CoE) is being created, with opportunities for experienced individuals to make a real impact.
The TA CoE will provide vital support to our community of Global Supply & Strategy Directors (GSSDs), Pre-Commercial Leads (GOLT leads), and Pre-Launch/Registration team who make up the entire Therapy Area community. The CoE will support critical Business Processes across all the TA teams, to enable the GSSDs to focus on brand strategy and supply chain design for resilience and sustainability, and to enable the GOLT leads to focus on excellent preparation and execution of our rapidly growing pipeline of new products.For certain roles, including this one, leadership will extend across the entire GSC&S organisation.
We are looking for a self-motivated and engaged individual to identify, lead and reporton our strategic sustainability initiativesacross the GSC&S community. You will lead many of the initiatives associated for ‘Sustainable Product Supply Chain Designs’ and for ‘Health Equity’, whilst collaborating with Global Logistics on ‘Carbon Negative through Green Logistics’. You will establish a Sustainability network to help you understand & guide GSCS initiatives, working with the programme leaders, as well as run the GSCS Sustainability Council and report into the Executive Sponsors.
Accountabilities:
The role will develop & implement the GSC&S Sustainability strategy and critical initiativesin collaboration with GSC&S and Operations functions, champion future sustainable, circular supply chain design.
Overarching support for GSC&S Sustainability ambition.
Driving Carbon negative supply chains & industry leading growth by 2030.
Lead sustainability strategy and initiatives, champion future sustainable, circular supply chain design.
Engage decisions at brand level to include sustainability and circularity aspects
Support GSSDs in embedding sustainability in the brand strategies
Network strategy –long term network to deliver sustainability goals – sustainable supply chain design
Support access to healthcare - Resilience & COGs targets built into Brand Plans to ensure affordable equal access to medicines
Work with Network Strategy group to implement a siting decision trade-off model and integrate use of the model into the decision-making process
Engage with organisation to leverage driving sustainability as priority and included in decision making. Build understanding ,awareness and engagement in team, reinforce through Business Processes
Identify business process improvements deliver improvement plans and projects
Ownership of the TA Sustainability A3and the GSCS Sustainability strategy documentation
Act as general sustainability SME and champion within the TA and GSC&S, ensuring standard methodology across the use of all relevant and available tools.
TA Sustainability point of contact & cultivate positive relationships with other sustainabilityinitiatives and functions. Represent GSC&S on the Operations SustainabilityNetwork Leaders Forum.
Ensure timely and compliant delivery of operational responsibilities such as monthly & annual reporting.
Supply to overall TA efficiency & effectiveness.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Experience of, and ability to create and develop strategy and identify improvements driving sustainable Supply chain design
Ability to build collaborative and effective relationships at all levels, manage partner and effective communication.
Capability to maintain a high-level view of projects while being hands-on and diligent when vital.
Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to operate independently.
Proficiency in understanding and following processes methodically.
Proactive self-starter with a strong focus on delivery.
Outcome-focused attitude, taking personal responsibility for delivering results while embracing change and applying a growth mindset to focus on client outcomes.
Highly efficient: able to navigate ambiguity and tackle problems in a fast-paced environment; able to influence without authority.
Influencing skills – drive awareness and increase skill levels for colleagues
Desirable Skills/Experience:
Experience in pharmaceutical industry with understanding of supply chain processes and requirements.
Experience in setting long-term strategic directions in support of wider business strategy.
Experience in Sustainability strategy development & 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 and craft our future with a big contribution to life-changing medicines. We are active players in growth and evolution. It's a clear long-term strategy, and we see the role we play. There's a great opportunity to influence how we develop supply chains, promoting a Leanattitudet and leading on sustainability. As a global business in stable growth there are long-term opportunities and multiple pathways to take, from setting up systems and processes to developing technical skills and knowledge. And we do it with a real sense of team spirit, pushing and encouraging each other to achieve our best.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join us in our mission to deliver life-changing medicines!
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.
