Head of Quality Ops: Strategy, Planning & Performance

AstraZeneca; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca’s Quality Operations is seeking a senior leader to partner with the Head of Quality Operations. The role connects strategy, planning, finance, performance, and delivery, ensuring the leadership team focuses on key decisions and actions.

You will oversee the Medium-Term Plan, annual business plan, budget, headcount, performance framework, and major programmes, driving on-time delivery and value realization.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years experience in business planning, performance, strategy, finance, or business management in a senior role as part of a leadership team.
• Excellent understanding of regulatory, compliance, manufacturing and pharmaceutical development.
• Experience leading or coordinating an MTP or equivalent planning process.
• Experience preparing information and recommendations for senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted adviser to the Head of Quality Operations and protect leadership time and focus.
• Lead planning, budget, and headcount activities for Quality Operations.
• Provide a single view of performance, risks, and opportunities to leadership.
• Translate AstraZeneca priorities intoQuality Operations implications and recommendations.
• Oversee major projects or programmes and ensure on-time delivery with benefits.
• Build strong connections with stakeholders across Alexion Rare Disease Unit and AstraZeneca.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Headcount planning

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Education

Degree in science, engineering, business, finance, economics, analytics

Job description

AstraZeneca’s Quality Operations is seeking a senior leader to partner with the Head of Quality Operations. The role connects strategy, planning, finance, performance, and delivery, ensuring the leadership team focuses on key decisions and actions.

You will oversee the Medium-Term Plan, annual business plan, budget, headcount, performance framework, and major programmes, driving on-time delivery and value realization.