Technical Officer – Processing in Macclesfield

Location: Macclesfield, UK

Introduction to Role

At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their needs worldwide. Working here means being ambitious, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person! Macclesfield Campus is one of nearly 100 global locations here at AstraZeneca, providing an excellent environment where everyone feels comfortable and able to be themselves. Known previously as a Process Capability Owner, you will be part of the Zoladex Technical Team, the largest manufacturing department at AZ’s UK Operations Macclesfield Campus. Through data and capability analysis, you’ll find, manage and deliver improvements to ensure future patient demand for AstraZeneca’s treatment for advanced prostate cancer.

Accountabilities

• Deliver technical expertise in order to support ongoing manufacture.
• Use data analysis and statistical tools (e.g. Statistical Process Control charts) to identify process improvements.
• Manage experimental and validation studies, producing high quality protocols and reports in line with cGMP and other regulatory requirements.
• Increase yield and reduce waste.
• Demonstrate process capability knowledge, project management, problem solving and many more skills required for working within a fast‑paced pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Provide technical support and introduce improvements in both existing and new manufacturing assets, including novel automated manufacturing technology.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Strong technical background in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Ability to understand and interpret Statistical Process Control and Capability.
• Understanding of LEAN principles & practitioner of Problem‑Solving skills.
• Analytical skills to develop solutions/make judgements within general operating guidelines.
• Project Management skills, innovative in challenging ways of working and proposing alternative methods of working.
• High levels of concern for standards, attention to detail with a self‑motivating and proactive approach, including understanding and application of cGMP.
• Experience of preparing and managing qualification, experimental and validation protocols of work.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Sound working knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Six Sigma Green belt qualification.
• Degree in Science or Engineering.
• Validation process ownership and delivery.
• Experience of working within an aseptic environment and managing the challenges this brings.

When we put diverse teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life‑changing medicines. In‑person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Why AstraZeneca?

In Operations we have a big ambition: to deliver more medicines to patients, quicker and more affordably. Backed by the investment, leadership and a clear plan to get there, we bring personal dedication and out of the box thinking. We are driven by our commitment to deliver accelerated growth for AstraZeneca and to make people’s lives better. It pushes us to keep building on our foundations and progressing as we turn our ever‑growing and increasingly complex pipeline from molecule to medicine. Be part of evolving how we work with Lean, cutting‑edge science, digitalisation and sustainable practices. Build a long‑term career with global knowledge and opportunities. In our fast‑paced, growing environment, embrace an exciting opportunity to build a long‑term, varied career. With a huge variety of global opportunities and learning from other teams this is the place to embrace lifelong learning and build capabilities, setting your own direction and pace.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

Date Posted: 12-May-2026

Closing Date: 17-May-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.