Typical Accountabilities:
• Plans and reviews the performance of Safety, Health and Environment and other function teams within area of responsibility
• Plans, manages and controls overall allocation of resources
• Oversees delivery of outputs for Safety, Health and Environment function
• Directs new initiatives and improvement programmes aimed at ensuring compliance, continuous improvement, technical excellence and improving cost-effectiveness
• Recruits, defines goals, sets and manages performance standards for a multi-functional team able to deliver projects or programmes to time, cost and quality standards
• Leads a multi-disciplinary team defining and achieving Safety, Health and Environmental regulatory compliance and work standards and associated procedures, to ensure the assets meet business needs and satisfy external regulators
• Manages the interface with relevant external regulatory bodies and will maintain effective community liaison on all aspects of Safety, Health and Environment
• Leads, defines and gains approval of business needs and the translation of these needs into specific resource requirements
• Coaches and develops professional aspects of all Process Execution Team members
• Develops senior level contacts in order to resolve issues, optimise business performance and develop future improvement opportunities
Typical People Management Responsibility (direct / indirect reports):
• Approximate number of people managed in total (all levels) - 10-15
• Manager of a team
What is the global remit? (how many countries will the role operate in?):
• Own country
Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• Essential: Degree qualified and further qualifications in a scientific/engineering discipline; Thorough knowledge of pharmaceutical industry; Proven leadership experience in a Safety, Health and Environment function; Communication skills and ability to influence others; Comfort with risk and ambiguous situations; Good appreciation of Safety, Health and Environment processes and policies,; Senior management, consultancy or advisory experience in influencing strategy; Significant experience in people management and networking in a matrix organisation and in managing financial budgets; Full and detailed knowledge of all relevant Safety, Health and Environment legislation
• Desirable: Significant experience in a Safety Health and Environment department or related discipline
Key Relationship to reach solutions:
• Internal (to AZ or team): Other functional leaders; AstraZeneca clients; Senior leaders in Global Safety, Health and Environment
• External (to AZ): External contractors and suppliers; Safety, Health and Environment networks; Senior leaders in organisations identified as delivering best practice SHE delivery; Pharmaceutical Safety, Health and Environment contacts
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Annual base salary for this position ranges from 139,136.00 to 182,616.00.
AstraZeneca is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The range provided in this posting represents an offer pay range used in a majority of situations. The base pay offered will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, and other specific business and organizational needs. In some cases, offers outside the range may also be considered to address unique circumstances.
In addition, our permanent positions offer an annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity as well as eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (if applicable to role). Benefits offered for permanent roles include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program, 4 weeks’ paid vacation, and annual Personal Days. Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions (excluding students) are offered a Contract Benefits Program.
We are using AI as part of the recruitment process.
This advertisement relates to a current vacancy.
In addition, our permanent positions offer an annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity as well as eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (if applicable to role). Benefits offered for permanent roles include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program, 4 weeks’ paid vacation, and annual Personal Days. Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions (excluding students) are offered a Contract Benefits Program.
We are using AI as part of the recruitment process.
This advertisement relates to a current vacancy.
