Associate Director Projects and Processes - Global Sustainability

AstraZeneca; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical industry seeks an Associate Director Projects and Processes to drive sustainability initiatives in Macclesfield. The role involves leading cross-functional projects, managing processes, and ensuring sustainability is embedded in operations. Candidates should have a degree or equivalent and experience in sustainability and project management. If you're passionate about making an impact in sustainability, this role offers an exciting opportunity to drive change.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of working on sustainability projects or within a sustainability function.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or regulated industry.
• Globally and culturally aware.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional sustainability projects and manage teams.
• Develop and champion sustainability strategy across the enterprise.
• Communicate effectively and influence stakeholders on key issues.

Skills

Business acumen

Communication skills

Team working

Influencing stakeholders

Sustainability expertise

Education

Degree level education or equivalent experience

Job description

Associate Director Projects and Processes - Global Sustainability

Macclesfield

Introduction to role

Are you passionate about sustainability and eager to make a significant impact? As aAssociate Director Projects and Processes at AstraZeneca, you will manage projects and own processes that support the enterprise-wide transformation of sustainability performance. You will champion an approach where sustainability becomes fully embedded in everything we do, impacting the delivery of our flagship sustainability initiatives.

Accountabilities

• Lead cross-functional sustainability projects by establishing and leading teams in accordance with a recognized project management framework to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget (e.g., rolling out smart metering across the enterprise to support delivery of our natural resource targets)

• Own and continuously improve a range of business processes through a business process management approach

• Act as the sustainability representative to provide and/or coordinate expert input to other transformational activities

• Develop and champion sustainability strategy in AstraZeneca as a member of Global Sustainability and in collaboration with other Sustainability leaders across the enterprise

• Mobilize significant projects and alliances within internal and external stakeholder groups, bringing clarity and vision to complex situations

• Manage budget costs & benefits associated with their projects and program on behalf of Global Sustainability

• Identify and manage project-level risks on behalf of Global Sustainability and take accountability for decision-making in risk management processes

• Communicate effectively & influence others on cultural, challenging, or reputationally sensitive issues both internally and externally, driving key decision-making

Essential Skills/Experience

• Degree level education or equivalent experience

• High level of business acumen

• Experience of working on sustainability projects or within a sustainability function

• Excellent communication and team working skills

• Globally and culturally aware

• Ability to influence stakeholders across different business units and with differing levels of seniority

• Experience working within the pharmaceutical industry or other regulated industry.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• More in-depth knowledge or experience of sustainability with a level of subject matter expertise

• Having projects or change programs with an impact across multiple stakeholders in a heavily matrixed environment

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 driven by our commitment to deliver accelerated growth and make people's lives better. Our fast-paced environment offers exciting opportunities to build a long-term career with global knowledge and learning from other teams. Embrace lifelong learning, build capabilities, and set your own direction and pace.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our team!

Date Posted

05-Jun-2025

Closing Date

19-Jun-2025 Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.