ABOUT THE ASSIGNMENT

At AstraZeneca, you will join the External Quality (EQ) team – a vibrant global Quality organization within AZ Operations. EQ is responsible for ensuring the highest standards for products manufactured by external contract manufacturers, supporting the entire product lifecycle and delivering life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.
In this consultant assignment, you will be part of the release team as a Quality Release Manager, accountable for product release, quality system governance, and continuous improvement.

DESIRABLE SKILLS

Experience in a PCO/PET organisation or Lean/Six Sigma training
Experience in multi-site or multi-functional roles

As a Quality Release Manager, you will:

• Manage product release processes for external contract manufacturers.
• Oversee quality system elements including change control, SOP management, and quality risk management.
• Maintain quality data and records in relevant quality management support systems.
• Facilitate process and system improvements, supporting audits and inspections as required.
• Manage deviation investigations and quality issues, collaborating cross-functionally with supply chain, technical, regulatory, and project teams.
• Work closely with colleagues and customers across multiple countries, ensuring compliance with cGMPs and global standards.