At AstraZeneca, we are united by a common purpose: to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines.This purpose underpins everything we do. Our work helps to make hearts healthier, to help people breathe easier, and to help more people survive cancer. Every single day, we make a difference by delivering potentially life-changing medicines to millions of people worldwide and by leading breakthrough science that promises to transform the treatment of disease.

Our purpose is ambitious and so is our approach. Becoming a more agile and creative company means building a dynamic, inspiring culture where we celebrate diverse, bold thinking and act with a sense of urgency. We are courageous, taking risks and learning from both success and failure. We are curious, creative, and open to new ideas and ways of working. Above all, we are passionate about science and driven to always put patients first. Join us and be part of an extraordinary place to work; an environment that energizes and empowers each of us to achieve our goal to develop and deliver medicines.

Are you passionate about Safety, Health and Environment (SHE)? Are you resilient, driven and have the ability to thrive in a challenging fast paced environment? Can you work in periods of ambiguity and change, lead a team and see opportunities for improvement? Can you demonstrate outstanding interpersonal skills coupled with the ability to clearly articulate strategic messages in a compelling and exciting way? These qualities will be the foundation to your success.

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Head of SHE to be based in Cambridge. You will be part of the Facilities Management function within AstraZeneca, leading the provision of SHE expertise to approx. 3000 people across our UK BioPharma Sites (laboratories and offices).The scope of your role will also include SHE support to our UK Marketing Company in Luton and a small office facility in London. Leading a team of SHE experts across science, office and people to ensure AstraZeneca is a great place to work.

This is such an exciting time to be part of the Facilities Management team as we transition to our new R&D facility, located at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus (CBC) in Central Cambridge.The CBC is our new R&D Centre and Global Corporate HQ which is being constructed in the heart of Cambridge - a world leading scientific hub. It will bring together under one roof for the first time in the UK all our small molecule and biologics research capability.As Head of SHE you will play a pivotal role to the success of this transition.

We are looking to recruit someone who will be a catalyst for change, someone that wants to be recognised within the business as a Leader and work across Facilities Management and the Business. Your passion and experience in the following areas will be key:

Key accountabilities:

·You will develop and implement the SHE strategy for all sites in scope to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy workplace.

·You will own the development and implementation of the Management System and ensure there is a governance framework to provide assurance to the business in all aspects of SHE.

·You will develop and lead a team of SHE experts across a variety of disciplines who provide guidance and support to the Business to enable AstraZeneca to achieve its strategic objectives.

·You will own the relationship with senior stakeholders within AstraZeneca, and externally where required, and influence key decisions appropriately.

·You will have accountability for the SHE budget and overall performance of the SHE team within Cambridge Facilities Management.

·On behalf of AstraZeneca, you will lead the interface and relationship with relevant external regulatory bodies to ensure AZ is Licensed to Operate.

·You will provide clear leadership and guidance to your team to ensure people are able to work at their best and ensuring all team members have development discussions which provides the framework for their future success.

·You will be an active member of the Cambridge Facilities Management Leadership Team and actively contribute to ensure the overall delivery of the Facilities Management Strategy.

To be successful in this role we think the following experience is essential:

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) qualified health and safety professional.
• Degree qualified in a science, engineering or manufacturing discipline or equivalent.
• Solid experience in Safety, Health or Environment, at leadership / management level.
• Preferred demonstrable experience in a pharmaceutical / biotechnology environment and in developing safe working processes.
• Familiarity with laboratory processes and ability to communicate in depth with scientists.
• Excellent communication skills and be comfortable supporting stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to coach, mentor and manage teams.
• Great customer and supplier relationship management.
• An understanding and experience of leading Change Projects and delivering them to time, quality and budget.
• A dynamic approach and comfortable working in an agile environment.
• Comfortable making decisions sometimes with limited information.
• Multi-site, multi team experience.
• Good understanding and approach to risk management.
• Be used to dealing effectively with multiple concurrent challenges on multiple sites.

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all you for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law.