Associate Director, Packaging Technology Transfer Lead
Core
Lead global technology transfers for pharmaceutical packaging technologies (vials, APFS, autoinjectors) across internal and external manufacturing sites to ensure safe and reliable medicine delivery.
Role type
Senior IC Associate Director, Packaging Technology Transfer
Builds
End-to-end transfer of labelling, secondary packaging, and device assembly processes for AstraZeneca's product portfolio
Domain
Pharmaceutical manufacturing / CMC / Global Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (manufacturing transfer execution)
Required skills
Packaging technology transfer leadership, GMP and regulatory compliance, manufacturing site capability assessment, risk management, cross-functional stakeholder alignment, digital tools adoption, process validation, change control
Preferred skills
Combination product transfers, biologics packaging, external contract manufacturing organization (CMO) management, Global CMC strategy translation
Technologies
Digital TT (Digital Technology Transfer tools)
Responsibilities
Lead packaging technology transfers for vials, APFS, and autoinjector presentations; Own end-to-end transfer activities including documentation and implementation; Assess site capabilities and readiness; Develop robust transfer plans with cross-functional teams; Ensure GMP and regulatory compliance; Provide oversight of packaging process readiness; Support device and combination product transfers; Lead risk and issue management; Drive continuous improvement of transfer processes; Champion digital enablement; Lead through a matrix organization
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence