Job Description

AstraZeneca relies on the design, construction and commissioning of new R&D and manufacturing facilities, in order to bring innovative new medicines to patients. The successful applicant will be responsible to deliver major global engineering projects based in our recently announced

Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) Facility, to be built in Tuas, Singapore

. This is a large multi-phased project, with the initial phase estimated at USD 1.5bn.


ADCs are a class of biopharmaceutical drug designed as a targeted therapy for treating cancer. Unlike chemotherapy, ADCs are intended to target and kill tumour cells while sparing healthy cells. ADCs are complex molecules, composed of an antibody, linked to a biologically active cytotoxic (anticancer) payload or drug.

What you'll do:

Leads single or multiple global projects circa $200M; core project team of up to 20 staff; on-site workforce of up to 1,000 persons Leads, defines and gains approval of business needs and the translation of these needs into requirements Recruits, defines goals, sets and manages performance standards for a multi-functional team able to deliver projects or programmes to time, cost and quality standards Leads, defines and achieves engineering, safety and work standards and associated procedures, to ensure the assets meet business needs and satisfy external regulators Plans, manages and controls overall allocation of resource, to ensure that customer requirements are met at the optimum cost Align and execute against sourcing strategy for projects, including appointment and control of external contracts, often sourced from different countries Actively manage supplier/ vendor performance to meet project quality, costs and schedule. And supports wider supplier relationship management activities including escalation. Defines best practice in Project Management, and proactively acts as a thought leader in determining leading Project Management business processes Leads the conceptual design of assets, ensuring the delivery of best practice and continuous improvements Represents the Project Management function externally, engaging with external thought leaders and interpreting trends and developments to ensure best practice is understood and applied

Essential Skills & Experience:

Bachelor Degree or equivalent Professional Engineering Status Thorough knowledge of pharmaceutical industry Expertise in at least one functional capability Proven team leadership experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or R&D environment 5 years of Capital Project delivery in a leadership position

This position is not eligible for sponsorship of employment visa/work permit in Singapore.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We're on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what's next?

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can't wait to hear from you.*
Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope it's yours.*

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