Here you’ll have the opportunity to make a significant difference to patients’ lives. With science at its heart, this is the place where breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicines – for the world’s most complex diseases. Answer unmet medical needs by pioneering the next wave of science, focusing on outcomes and shaping the patient ecosystem.With deep roots and a proud heritage, AstraZeneca is a well-known brand and respected company, with a strong reputation in both the scientific community and academia. We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Director, Retained Estate, Asset Management to join our Cambridge Site Operations Team, to oversee and govern a first class asset management service across UK South. The role will focus on governing services in our retained estate footprint, and support programme activities in the development of our future estate. We are looking for somebody with an ability to govern operational activities, working closely with supply partners and collaborators across the business as we embark on our next stage of our estate strategy. AccountabilitiesBe the first point of contact for Engineering governance issues for service performance and customer experience across the Cambridge, London and Luton estate from an Asset Management perspectiveGovern supplier teams and business partnerships, communicating roles and responsibilities whilst driving partnership and collaboration amongst the team and business collaboratorsHave accountability for Engineering compliance, tactical performance, and prioritisation of 3rd party operational Engineering teamsManage defect resolution for interim sites through transition to the proposed retained estateMonitor and drive performance though collaboration with stakeholders, suppliers and peers

Ability to communicate, collaborate and influence diverse teams to achieve positive outcomesAbility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment involving changes to priorities and schedulesExperience in a similar role with a proven track record of delivering servicesAwareness of industry standards, innovations, and trends

An Engineering qualification of HND or higherExperience of working in a Facilities Management, Operations or Manufacturing settingAn ability to plan, prioritise, and work effectively within a governance framework and matrix organisationAbility to communicate, collaborate and influence diverse teams to achieve positive outcomes