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AstraZeneca relies on the design, construction and commissioning of new R&D and manufacturing facilities, in order to bring innovative new medicines to patients. The successful applicant will be responsible to deliver major global engineering projects based in our recently announced Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) Facility, to be built in Tuas, Singapore. This is a large multi-phased project, with the initial phase estimated at USD 1.5bn.

ADCs are a class of biopharmaceutical drug designed as a targeted therapy for treating cancer. Unlike chemotherapy, ADCs are intended to target and kill tumour cells while sparing healthy cells. ADCs are complex molecules, composed of an antibody, linked to a biologically active cytotoxic (anticancer) payload or drug.

As the Project Controls Engineer, you will a member of Global Engineering and Real Estate’s Capital Projects (Project Services) function. The role involves providing project controls hands‑on support to Singapore Operations project. Reports to Regional Project Controls Lead.

• Responsible for supporting project controls on Singapore Operations project under supervision/coaching of project controls lead on the project and regional project controls lead in project services team.
• Provide proactive communication to ensure project management / leadership is appraised of trends on the project.
• Support establishment and maintenance of project controls service level agreements, responsibility matrices etc. providing clarity over responsibilities amongst internal and external resources.
• Support the development and implementation of project control plans and procedures covering all facets of project controls (schedule, cost, cashflow, risk, change and reporting). Leverage third‑party providers and their work processes wherever practicable.
• Implement agreed project controls procedures for the project, interfacing with (and monitoring / controlling) third‑party providers as necessary.
• Assist with implementation of quantitative risk analysis tasks and deliverables for the project.
• Develop and maintain accurate staffing plans for the project(s), coordinating with Project Controls Lead and/or Regional Project Controls Lead for any new demands.
• Lead and/or participate in interactive planning sessions, ensuring any outputs including ongoing visual performance management tools are in place and accessible for all appropriate persons.
• Produce accurate and meaningful project controls deliverables, ensuring data is open, transparent and supports corporate requirements. Liaise with AstraZeneca Finance and/or other stakeholders, making recommendations for corrective actions where appropriate.
• Support the procurement process, working pre‑contract with AstraZeneca Procurement resources as required.
• Coordinate with estimating resources in respect of funding requests etc. and support preparation of project controls stage‑gate documentation for internal governance / funding decisions.
• Support effective onboarding of third‑party project controls organisations into AZ systems and tools.
• Contribute to lessons learned exercise throughout the course of the project and lead project controls‑related ones as may be required based on events which occur on the project.
• Complete project data capture forms in a timely manner per requirements.
• Lead and take responsibility for special projects and initiatives to support the organisation, as assigned.

• Engineering, construction management or equivalent degree.
• Appropriate hands‑on experience and knowledge in project control, planning and/or construction management.
• Awareness of cost and schedule quantitative risk analysis.
• Training or some experience of scheduling software e.g. Primavera, Microsoft Project etc.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Able to work effectively with multiple project and management teams.
• Proven team player, willing to consider and accept other views and concepts in reaching critical decisions.
• Able to manage service providers for delivery of project controls services.
• Able to perform work as required on project sites or at contractor office locations. Can support business travel if required.
• Demonstrated record of delivering services for relevant project sizes and complexities.

• Bio‑pharmaceutical experience & knowledge.
• Professional accreditation in field of expertise.
• Hands‑on experience of quantitative risk analysis.
• Understanding of estimating practices.

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

• Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.
• Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope it’s yours.

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This position is not eligible for sponsorship of employment visa/work permit in Singapore.

Date Posted: 25-Nov-2025

Closing Date: 16-Jan-2026

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re‑assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. AstraZeneca only employs individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.

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