Associate Director Lean & Digital
AstraZeneca · Qingdao
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Role summary
Associate Director leading lean and digital transformation at AstraZeneca's Qingdao site across a pMDI autonomous factory project (2024-2028) and subsequent business-as-usual operations. The role involves factory design and commissioning, process standardization, digital roadmap deployment, and building lean culture through operational improvements enabled by digital technologies.
What they're looking for
- Experience with pharmaceutical manufacturing automation and GMP compliance
- Demonstrated expertise in lean methodologies and process improvement
- Background in digital transformation strategy and implementation
- Project management experience through design, construction, and commissioning phases
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality assurance in life sciences
What you'll be doing
- Lead design, construction, commissioning, and qualification of Qingdao pMDI autonomous factory project as end user
- Develop and execute site digital transformation roadmap with performance improvement targets
- Establish and manage digital project portfolios; identify digital opportunities for operational improvements
- Support functions in creating digital transformation plans and introducing digital use cases
- Build lean and digital capability development programs to drive organizational value and culture change
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