Job Description

You will lead the Centre of Excellence for Global Logistics, setting the global standards and processes for the performance of the Global Logistics Function. The Global Logistics Function is accountable for the transportation of all commercial pharmaceutical product, at all stages of manufacture throughout the AZ supply network, from manufacturing plant to in-market first-paying customer. This role will head up a newly created function within Global Logistics and, as such, has the opportunity to shape the roles and goals for the organisation. Accountability includes transportation and distribution centre storage & handling of all AstraZeneca pharmaceutical product, to product label temperature requirements, as defined by GDP. The job holder will also lead Freight supplier strategy & Supplier management, Logistics Planning, Operational Excellence, and Green Logistics as part of the AZ Sustainability programme. You will report into the AZ Global Head of Logistics within Global Operations, sits on the Global Logistics leadership team and leads an organisation to manage & report the operational implementation and governance of these standards, processes & the network performance around the world.