Global OSD Director: Drive Innovation in Manufacturing

AstraZeneca; Mount Vernon (IN); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 314,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Health benefits

Job summary

AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Director for Global OSD in Technical Operations, Science & Innovation. Based in Newark with frequent in-person work in Mt. Vernon, the role leads a large, multi-site technical organization delivering robust product and process performance for the commercial OSD portfolio.

You will champion Lean, digital tools, and continuous improvement across the lifecycle of medicines. Your leadership will drive strategy, cross-functional alignment, and scientific innovation,

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in global pharma manufacturing.
• Extensive OSd manufacturing and development knowledge.
• Strong background in material science or pharmaceutics related to OSD.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global OSD technical organisation delivering product and process performance.
• Coach and develop direct reports, fostering continuous improvement and innovation.
• Shape regional strategy and align cross-functional priorities across the network.
• Manage robustness using data, AI and analytics to drive improvements.
• Oversee budget, headcount and investment decisions in a complex environment.

Skills

Leadership at scale

Global operations

AI analytics

Lean manufacturing

CDC expertise

Material science

Pharmaceutics

Job description

AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Director for Global OSD in Technical Operations, Science & Innovation. Based in Newark with frequent in-person work in Mt. Vernon, the role leads a large, multi-site technical organization delivering robust product and process performance for the commercial OSD portfolio.

You will champion Lean, digital tools, and continuous improvement across the lifecycle of medicines. Your leadership will drive strategy, cross-functional alignment, and scientific innovation,