Senior Director Global Oral Solid Dosage Forms (Global OSD), Technical Operations, Science & Innovation

Accountabilities

In this role, the Senior Director Global OSD leads and develops a diverse technical organisation focused on delivering strong product and process performance for AstraZeneca's commercial OSD portfolio. The position manages and coaches direct reports, building capability, engagement and succession while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. As a key member of the North Americas Commercial Operations Leadership Team, the role shapes regional strategy, aligns cross-functional priorities and translates strategy into clear, actionable plans that drive value across the network.

The Senior Director is accountable for proactively managing product and process robustness, using data, AI and advanced analytics to generate insights and drive performance improvements. The role develops and implements science and innovation strategies for OSD manufacturing, with particular emphasis on material science, pharmaceutics and new technology introduction in partnership with Manufacturing Technology and Product Development. A critical part of the remit is to maintain a best-in-class technical support model for internal manufacturing sites and external partners, ensuring outstanding customer service and effective risk management.

The Senior Director sets clear direction, communicates with impact and influences at all levels to embed Lean principles, operational excellence and compliant ways of working across the function. The role also carries financial accountability for the team's budget, including headcount and revenue, ensuring resources are deployed effectively to deliver strategic priorities. Operating confidently in a global environment, the Senior Director builds an organisation ready for future challenges and change, contributing significantly to the success of Operations and the commercial viability and availability of current products.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Have an excellent understanding of the overall drug development and commercialization process from development, launch and through life cycle management
• Extensive pharmaceutical proven experience specifically in relation to Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) form drug products.
• Have a broad understanding of the various scientific subject areas that they have accountability for with expert knowledge of Oral Solid Dosage form manufacturing technology.
• Have a detailed understanding of principles, applications and management of SHE, cGMP and Lean.
• Experience in Operations and/or R&D with a track record of successful project leadership and delivery within a matrix organization and lean leadership.
• Evidence of excellent communication skills and build excellent relationships with customers/key partners.
• Proven experience leading large, multi-site or global technical organisations within commercial manufacturing
• Extensive experience in the application and industrialisation of innovative manufacturing technologies, with preference for expertise in continuous manufacturing platforms, particularly Continuous Direct Compression (CDC)
• Demonstrated success in deploying AI, digital or sophisticated analytics solutions to improve manufacturing performance
• Successful leadership of new technology introduction across pharmaceutical development and commercial manufacturing networks
• Strong background in material science or pharmaceutics applied to OSD development or commercialisation
• Experience introducing new technologies or platform capabilities into commercial operations at scale
• Track record of building high-performing, inclusive teams and developing senior technical leaders
• Demonstrable experience overseeing substantial budgets and leading investment decisions within a complex operational environment.
• An understanding of capital planning and the budgeting lifecycle—encompassing forecasting, prioritisation, approval governance, and performance tracking—would be highly advantageous.