Senior Warehouse Transformation & Quality Lead

AstraZeneca plc; Athlone; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc is seeking a senior warehouse leader in Athlone to own the warehouse documentation, compliance and digital transformation across Drug Substance and Drug Product. You will shape product introduction, lead 3PL engagements and drive SAP S/4HANA and EWM readiness while safeguarding GMP standards.

You will guide cross-functional teams through change controls, audits and inspections, delivering measurable cost, speed and reliability gains that protect patients and accelerate therapies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in a biopharmaceutical or other regulated manufacturing organization, including at least 2 years in a warehouse, materials or supply chain role.
• Comprehensive understanding of cGMP requirements for clinical and commercial biopharmaceutical manufacturing and the ability to implement best practices to ensure multi-product drug manufacturing operations are cGMP compliant.
• Experience managing supplier or 3PL relationships.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems, with SAP experience required.
• Demonstrated experience leading QMS records, root cause investigations and CAPAs, and supporting regulatory and customer audits.
• Demonstrated record of driving and delivering continuous improvement initiatives.
• Track record of leading cross-functional projects or teams, with or without formal line management.

Responsibilities

• Documentation and Compliance Leadership: Own the warehouse document lifecycle in EQV; approve and coach others on SOP quality and consistency; initiate and complete document updates with cross-functional collaboration to ensure clarity and compliance.
• Strategic Workstreams and Process Improvement: Lead warehouse workstreams for strategic and project plans for process and material improvements, with accountability for plans, timelines and cost-saving outcomes; define and lead continuous improvement priorities both within the department and cross-functionally, and track realized benefits; lead GENBA programmes and coach the team to identify and deliver improvements.
• QMS Ownership and Deviation Management: Own and author QMS records (change controls, deviations, CAPAs) and drive them to timely closure; lead root cause investigations and effective CAPAs for warehouse deviations, including complex, repeat or cross-site issues, in collaboration with cross-functional groups and external stakeholders as required.
• Digital, Automation and AI Adoption: Lead the adoption of digital, automation and AI improvements for the warehouse, from business case and system enhancements to user adoption, driving measurable performance gains.
• New Product Introduction and Project Support: Act as warehouse lead for the introduction of new products from start to finish; set storage and handling strategy and ensure all requirements are met; provide warehouse SME support for site-wide projects via review and approval of project plans and related documents; provide SME support for the materials department in projects related to warehousing processes.
• 3PL and Supplier Engagement: Lead 3PL and supplier engagement for warehouse materials, including qualification, supplier change notifications and SCARs, partnering with Materials and Quality teams to sustain supply assurance.
• SAP S/4HANA and EWM Readiness: Lead warehouse readiness for SAP S/4HANA and EWM, including process design, data readiness, testing, training and go-live support, ensuring a smooth transition and sustained adoption.
• Audit and Inspection Readiness: Represent the warehouse in audits and inspections (e.g. HPRA, FDA, EMA), author and coordinate audit responses, and proactively strengthen systems to withstand scrutiny.
• Storage Strategy: Support the warehouse storage strategy, including cold-chain and ambient storage requirements, safeguarding product quality throughout lifecycle.
• KPI Reporting and Risk Management: Track and report warehouse KPIs and metrics (e.g. turnaround time and compliance trends); provide clear updates and recommendations to leadership; escape and manage risk, making or recommending decisions on process and compliance trade-offs; support wider site and Materials team priorities.
• Mentoring and Training: Mentor and coach warehouse and materials colleagues, support onboarding and training, and help build a high-performing, curious and accountable team.

Skills

cGMP compliance

SAP ERP/MRP

QMS & CAPA leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Change controls, audits & inspections

Digital transformation & AI adoption

Project management

Supplier/3PL management

Education

Biopharmaceutical or supply chain degree

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Power Platform

Job description

AstraZeneca plc is seeking a senior warehouse leader in Athlone to own the warehouse documentation, compliance and digital transformation across Drug Substance and Drug Product. You will shape product introduction, lead 3PL engagements and drive SAP S/4HANA and EWM readiness while safeguarding GMP standards.

You will guide cross-functional teams through change controls, audits and inspections, delivering measurable cost, speed and reliability gains that protect patients and accelerate therapies.