Director, Human Resources

AstraZeneca · Frederick, MD

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Role summary

AstraZeneca seeks a strategic HR leader to serve as Site HR Lead for its Frederick Manufacturing Center. This role partners with site leadership to develop and execute people strategy, manage workforce planning, drive organizational effectiveness, and build talent pipelines while balancing enterprise priorities with local operational needs.

What they're looking for

Bachelor's degree required
10+ years progressive HR experience in large, global organizations
Senior HR leadership experience as strategic partner to site leadership
Expertise in site workforce planning, staffing demand, and business continuity
Proven ability to diagnose and improve organizational effectiveness
Experience leading people aspects of transformation and change initiatives
Track record with talent and succession planning for critical roles

What you'll be doing

Define and deliver site people strategy aligned with enterprise priorities and operational needs
Lead workforce planning across staffing demand, shift coverage, attrition risks, and capability gaps
Design organizational solutions addressing structure, governance, role clarity, and operating methods
Use people data on staffing, engagement, and attrition to shape site-level interventions
Lead talent and succession processes for local leadership and site-critical roles

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