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AstraZeneca

Associate Director, Facilities and Engineering

AstraZeneca, Santa Monica, California, United States, 90403


Job Description

At AstraZeneca's Oncology R&D division, we follow the science to explore and innovate. We are working towards treating, preventing, modifying, and even curing some of the world's most complex diseases. Here we have the potential to grow our pipeline and positively impact the lives of billions of patients around the world. We are committed to making a difference and have built our business around our passion for science. Now we are fusing data and technology with the latest scientific innovations to achieve the next wave of breakthroughs.

The Associate Director of Facilities and Engineering leads the engineering functions across facilities maintenance, validation processes, metrology programs, Asset Management, and Reliability-Centered Maintenance and Capital Projects within a pharmaceutical organization. You will be responsible for engineering teams, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, manage complex projects, and enhance operational efficiency through strategic plans, operational efficiency, and facility and equipment performance. This role will be based in Tarzana, CA.

What you will do:

Manage the maintenance and optimization of company facilities, including laboratories, production areas, and administrative spaces.

Perform hands-on repairs of facility systems and equipment, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Oversee the daily operations of the facilities and engineering teams to ensure the efficient functioning of all building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and utilities.

Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment uptime and reliability.

Oversee routine and emergency maintenance activities, coordinating with our teams and external contractors.

Provide hands-on technical support for engineering projects, including design, installation, and commissioning of systems and equipment.

Implement and supervise preventive and predictive maintenance programs to enhance equipment reliability and performance.

Identify and resolve engineering issues, ensuring systems operate and meet operational requirements.

Lead validation activities for all equipment and processes, ensuring compliance with FDA and other regulatory requirements.

Review validation protocols and documentation, addressing any deviations or issues that arise.

Coordinate with teams to ensure accurate validation outcomes.

Develop validation master plans, protocols, and reports, and ensure execution of validation activities.

Oversee the calibration and maintenance of all critical instruments and equipment, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.

Manage hands-on metrology programs to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurement systems and instruments.

Perform calibration and repair of measurement systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Conduct regular inspections and adjustments to maintain metrology standards.

Lead capital projects, including facility upgrades, expansions, and new installations.

Plan and implement capital projects from conception through completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.

Collaborate with teams, including R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain, to ensure an understanding of project goals and timelines.

Provide hands-on support in project planning, execution, and management, including installation, testing, and commissioning of new systems.

Develop project documentation, budgets, and schedules, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

Manage facility upgrades, renovations, and expansions to meet evolving needs.

Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, including GMP and EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) standards.

Develop and implement asset management strategies to enhance the value and lifespan of company assets.

Perform hands-on tracking, maintenance, and optimization of assets, supporting the implementation of asset management processes.

Analyze asset performance data and provide recommendations for improvements and corrective actions.

Implement and lead reliability-centered maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and performance.

Use root cause analysis and techniques to find and address equipment failures.

Prepare and maintain detailed documentation for validation, metrology, engineering, capital projects, and asset management activities.

Create regular reports on project status, maintenance activities, and asset performance, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Develop safety protocols and emergency response plans, conducting regular safety audits and inspections.

Address safety issues and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Provide leadership, mentorship, and training to the facilities, engineering, validation, and metrology teams.

Champion a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability within the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field.

Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in facilities management, engineering, validation, metrology, capital projects, asset management, and reliability-centered maintenance in a pharmaceutical or regulated industry.

Experience managing complex projects and operations, with technical and practical skills.

Knowledge of GMP, FDA regulations, and other relevant compliance requirements.

Office and on-site facilities environment, with frequent hands-on work in laboratories, production areas, and maintenance sites.

Occasional travel to multiple company sites or off-site locations.

May require occasional evening or weekend work to address urgent issues or project needs.

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.

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