Capital Projects Director

AstraZeneca GmbH; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 161,000 - 241,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca GmbH in Gaithersburg, MD invites an experienced Capital Project Director to lead major capital investments for the Americas, based in Gaithersburg. You will drive the project lifecycle, safety, and value realization, ensuring alignment with the sponsor and defined budgets.

Responsibilities include initiating programs, developing plans, governing roles, managing risks and costs, and delivering on time with quality. A Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 7+ years of capital investment project experience.
• Direct experience leading capital investments and governance frameworks.
• Ability to manage large-scale, multi-stakeholder capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Initiate the project effectively and obtain agreement on the project charter.
• Develop and maintain the Project Management Plan and communicate it.
• Ensure clear project roles, governance, and timely reporting.
• Manage project risk, changes, budget, and schedules to sign‑offs.
• Lead supplier teams and ensure deliverables align with objectives.
• Oversee project handover and post‑implementation performance.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree in engineering management / technical management / MBA

Job description

Hereyou’llhave the chance to create asignificantdifference to patients’ lives. With science at its heart, this is the place where breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicines – for the world’s most complexdiseases.

ThisexcitingopportunityisforanexperiencedCapitalProjectDirectortobeapartourGlobalEngineeringTeamto lead the development of major capital projectsin the Americas.This Capital ProjectDirectorwill be based in our Gaithersburg, MD location.

The ProjectDirectoris accountable for the successful delivery of the project and responsible for ensuring that the business benefitis delivered. This means delivering the project safely and compliantly, to the agreed scope, in the agreed timescale, for the agreed cost budget and spending plan, applying the agreed resources and delivering to the predefined quality requirements. The ProjectDirectoracts directly on behalf of the sponsor to take forward the project scope and is the focal point for delivering customer needs. The ProjectDirectormanages the project team members,customers, and all external partnerscontributing to project’s success to ensurethat the requirements of all project stages are met in accordance with AstraZeneca Capital Project Delivery Process demonstrating the company leadershipbehaviors.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Initiatetheprojecteffectively,developandobtainagreementontheprojectcharter
• DeveloptheProjectManagementPlan,maintainit,communicateitandimplementiteffectively
• Ensureclarityofandcommunicateprojectrolesandresponsibilities
• Manageprojectriskpro—actively
• Ensure appropriate levelof governance is in place
• Ensureprojectreportinganddecision-makingprocessesarerobustandtimely
• Actively identify allmaterials of project change, ensuring appropriate & timelyassessment and review are performed.
• Obtainappropriateauthorizationforanychangesinprojectscope.OwntheProjectChangeRegister
• Ensuretheprojectscheduleismeetingcasetimelineandowntheplan—do—reviewprocess
• Governtheapprovedprojectbudgetandspendingplan.Owntheprojectcostreviewandreportingprocess
• Complete the plan through to H2 signoff, ensuring effective business participation (customer and key collaborators) throughout
• Reviewtheprojectatkeystagesandcommunicat<|channel|>then lessonslearnedandgoodpractices;
• Manage the handover process and close the project – successful Operational Performance Criteria, H1 and H2 signoff.
• Maintain relationships with key business partners to ensure business requirements are effectively delivered against projectobjectives,
• Lead supplier teams, communicating deliverables and responsibilities whilst encouraging collaboration amongst the team and businesspartners
• Ensureprojectdocumentsarecomplete,uptodateandstoredappropriately
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment involving varying priorities and schedules
• Experience of working within a governance framework and matrix organization

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 7+ years of experience
• Direct project experience in managing/leading capital investments
• Highlevelsofdrive,energyandresiliencewithabilitytotaketheinitiative
• Abilitytoworkwellindiverseteamsandprovenaptitudetoinfluenceotherstoachievepositiveoutcomes
• Demonstrated work with engineering and/or projectexperience.
• Proven supervisory and technicalskills.
• Demonstrated capability to manage projects in excess of$250M

Preferred Requirements

• Demonstrated capability to manage projects in excess of $750M
• Experience applying modular design and construction techniques.
• Experience working in a Global company with team members and partners around the world.
• A project management qualification
• Master's degree in engineering management, technical management, or business administration.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to encourage 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 outstanding and ambitious world.

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $160,559.20 - $240,838.80 USD Annual. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We follow all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

Date Posted

14-Aug-2026

Closing Date

27-Aug-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.