At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges.

There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all.

At AstraZeneca Campus Södertälje we have AstraZeneca’s largest global manufacturing and distribution facility. Here our people thrive in a fast-paced environment with challenging assignments. By working collaboratively across the business and staying open to new ideas, you can make a big impact for our patients around the world. 

We are now seeking an Associate Director to join our Global Stability team in Södertälje.

The Global Stability team is responsible for the overall coordination and quality assurance of the global Commercial Stability Programme. This involves developing Stability strategies that meet the product lifecycle requirements, resolving related issues and providing quality oversight to the manufacturing units and Health Authorities.

As Associate Director Global Stability, you will lead the globally managed Commercial Stability Programme, overseeing product stability from launch through end of lifecycle. You set the vision and drive execution, ensuring robust, compliant stability strategies that enable reliable supply and sustained patient impact worldwide.

What you’ll do
As a member of the Global Stability Leadership Team, reporting to the Quality Director in Sweden, you will ensure that AstraZeneca’s commercial stability obligations are met end‑to‑end - both within the function and in partnership with QC testing centres and cross‑functional stakeholders.

You will lead and develop a team of around 8 professionals, guiding them to apply regulations correctly and execute product lifecycle strategies with excellence. A core part of your role is to mentor and coach team members to achieve both team and personal goals, while proactively planning and securing the resources needed to meet demand. By creating clarity, building capability, and removing obstacles, you enable high performance and sustainable growth.

You will take ownership of the Global Commercial Stability Programme, set direction and driving execution. You will challenge current ways of working where it adds value, embedding standard methodologies and accelerating efficiency. You will lead the programme end to end—ensuring issues are managed effectively, supporting investigations, and fostering strong collaboration across functions to deliver reliable, compliant outcomes at pace.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Pharmacy, or Chemical Engineering.

• Demonstrated line management experience with track record of delivery.

• Considerable experience in Pharmaceutical Production or Quality Assurance or Quality Control or Product Maintenance.

• Strong understanding of the overall drug development and commercialization process from development, launch and through life cycle management.

• Thorough knowledge of cGMP requirements and their applicability to manufacturing, distribution, pharmaceutical and analytical development, and the interrelationship between these fields.

• Lean Leadership including successful adoption of lean tools such as visual management and problem solving.

• Excellent written and verbal Swedish and English.

Desirables

• Background in stability management through experience gained in QA, analytical chemistry or R&D.

• Leading or participation in Digital projects.

• Background in Large Molecules, Cell Therapy or ADC's experience.

Why AstraZeneca?
With our ground-breaking pipeline, the outlook is bright. Be proud to take your place somewhere that has already achieved so much and is determined to do more. There is no better time to join our global, growing enterprise as we lead the way for healthcare and society.

We never stand still so you’ll have the chance to constantly grow your abilities, skills and knowledge. This is the place to build a long-term career.

Bring out the best in each other, and yourself, by working together as one.

Welcome with your application no later than March 24, 2026.

If you’re curious to know more about the role/have any questions, you are welcome to contact Åsa Classon, asa.classon1(a)astrazeneca.com.

Date Posted

10-mars-2026

Closing Date

24-mars-2026

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