Global Supply and Strategy Director (GSSD)

Job Title: Global Supply and Strategy Director (GSSD)

Location: Macclesfield / Sweden / Gaithersburg

Hybrid Model: 3 days per week from office

AstraZeneca is on a path to deliver at least fifteen new medicines before the end of the decade. 

As a global business, we are playing our part in tackling the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention. We are harnessing the power of science and innovation and our global reach to make a positive impact on society, healthcare systems, and the environment. This starts with us, but matters to everyone, everywhere.  

Committed to science-led innovation, our investment in emerging technologies is providing transformative next generation therapies. External Manufacturing Procurement is at the forefront of establishing external manufacturing partners for these new technologies to enable the commercial launch of our new portfolio.

Introduction to role

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role that shapes the future of our supply chains? As a Global Supply and Strategy Director (GSSD) at AstraZeneca, you'll be at the forefront of establishing and optimising supply chain design and performance for a portfolio of products within our key Therapy Areas. Your strategic vision will drive excellent customer service, responsiveness, and cost-effectiveness throughout the product lifecycle. Representing your supply chains on Global Product cross-functional Teams, you'll be the vital link maintaining relationships across our Oncology and Biopharma Business Units!

Are you prepared to lead and innovate in a dynamic environment?

Accountabilities

• Apply your knowledge and expertise to build, establish and optimise product supply chains throughout the lifecycle for a portfolio of products within a Therapy Area. This may require you to make recommendations for investment decisions, demonstrating your supply chain financial acumen.
• Provide product/brand leadership to other senior managers within the Operations and represent Operations and product supply on AstraZeneca's Global Product Teams and in other senior product stakeholder forums.
• Optimise performance of current supply chains including using lean methodologies to improve supply chain lead time.
• Have accountability for improving your product Cost Of Goods throughout the lifecycle.
• Work across the Global Supply group to deliver end-to-end Supply Chain operational performance KPIs and support initiatives to optimise inventory.
• Own and manage the product business continuity plans for your brands and ensure a constant state of readiness to ensure product supply.
• Lead and advise a matrixed team to complete the brand strategy and seamless key supply chain changes.
• Deliver successful, seamless, timely new product launches to parameters agreed with our Oncology and Biopharma Business Units.
• Direct, manage and represent multi-region supply issue resolution to successful conclusion, including demand allocation.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Independently proficient in supply chain management, lean supply chains, data integrity.
• Demonstrated mastery of supply strategy development, influencing, collaboration, enterprise thinking, relationship management, financial acumen, product costing and business case development experience.
• A comprehensive understanding of product development, manufacturing and supply management and how other functions contribute to achieving the Supply Chain objectives of the business.
• Demonstrated success working cross-functionally and influencing to senior levels of the organization.
• Through knowledge of lean as it supplies to supply chains.
• Understanding of global, regional and local environments to identify risks, and develop robust supply chains that deliver product in the real world.
• A detailed understanding of the pharmaceutical or broader healthcare/FMCG industries and an understanding of the global context and its application to business opportunities.
• Previous experience in a supply-chain management or related role.
• Previous experience in at least two operations, or product development roles/functions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (written, visual, virtual).

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

AstraZeneca offers countless opportunities for career growth within a dynamic environment where innovation thrives. Our diverse team is empowered to inspire change, collaborate effectively, and make impactful contributions. With world-class tools and specialist training, you'll find support to develop your skills while working alongside experts. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, AstraZeneca provides an engaging space for learning and career progression.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join AstraZeneca's team as a Global Supply and Strategy Director!

Date Posted

18-Nov-2025

Closing Date

12-Dec-2025

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