AstraZeneca
Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of capital planning? As the Global Engineering Associate Director of Capital Planning Strategy, you'll collaborate with the GE Leadership Team and Finance Department to drive budget planning, capital prioritization, and funding governance for major global projects. Your mission? Align capital allocations with business needs and propel our growth journey forward!
Accountabilities
Facilitating meetings with stakeholders globally to gather capital funding requests, validate content, develop prioritization recommendations, and present proposals at senior leadership reviews for an efficient annual budget cycle.
Leading data management to support capital budget prioritization analysis and scenario planning.
Managing capital budget approval alignment with Global Engineering project portfolios.
Overseeing client use of the capital demand planning database, including training development, tool enhancements, and user requirements.
Cultivating key finance relationships and providing guidance to deliver capital forecasts for decision-making in the Global Engineering and Operations capital portfolio.
Facilitating the capital funding review process for major projects in Operations and R&D.
Interpreting capital guidelines related to requests through the funding review process.
Identifying change initiatives and constructing implementation plans for performance improvement, risk reduction, and enhanced governance.
Essential Skills/Experience
More than 5 years project management or related experience
Biopharmaceutical or other process-based industry experience and knowledge
Bachelor's in Science, Engineering, or business-related discipline
Engineering project, construction, and/or capital management experience and knowledge required
Must be process-driven, proficient at multitasking, meticulous with details and able to work independently
Eagerness to accept and drive change including the ability to build consensus and influence mid-level to senior-level management within Global Engineering and partnering departments
High energy, passionate advocate of effective business processes and who embraces learning new skills
Ability to work in a matrixed organization within multiple project and management organizations to reach critical decisions and resolve ambiguous situations
Excellent interpersonal and communications (verbal and written) skills at all levels
Experience leveraging AI-powered tools (e.g., generative AI assistants, analytics platforms) to enhance productivity, decision-making, and workflow quality
Desirable Skills/Experience
MBA or graduate business degree
Demonstration of Lean methodologies for team management and problem solving
Experience with change management, business consulting, and/or client management
Fundamental knowledge in business management, accounting, and/or finance
AstraZeneca offers an environment where innovation thrives. With a focus on growth and a commitment to Lean principles, you'll find opportunities to drive efficiencies in processes and produce better-quality outputs. Our science-led approach empowers you to make decisions that put patients first while working collaboratively across functions. Here, you'll be part of a community that values each voice and fosters camaraderie. Join us as we continue to expand our pipeline and introduce new technologies that benefit patients worldwide.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now to join AstraZeneca's journey toward excellence!
The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $127,553.60 to $191,330.40 Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors
Date Posted 11-Dec-2025
Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
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Accountabilities
Facilitating meetings with stakeholders globally to gather capital funding requests, validate content, develop prioritization recommendations, and present proposals at senior leadership reviews for an efficient annual budget cycle.
Leading data management to support capital budget prioritization analysis and scenario planning.
Managing capital budget approval alignment with Global Engineering project portfolios.
Overseeing client use of the capital demand planning database, including training development, tool enhancements, and user requirements.
Cultivating key finance relationships and providing guidance to deliver capital forecasts for decision-making in the Global Engineering and Operations capital portfolio.
Facilitating the capital funding review process for major projects in Operations and R&D.
Interpreting capital guidelines related to requests through the funding review process.
Identifying change initiatives and constructing implementation plans for performance improvement, risk reduction, and enhanced governance.
Essential Skills/Experience
More than 5 years project management or related experience
Biopharmaceutical or other process-based industry experience and knowledge
Bachelor's in Science, Engineering, or business-related discipline
Engineering project, construction, and/or capital management experience and knowledge required
Must be process-driven, proficient at multitasking, meticulous with details and able to work independently
Eagerness to accept and drive change including the ability to build consensus and influence mid-level to senior-level management within Global Engineering and partnering departments
High energy, passionate advocate of effective business processes and who embraces learning new skills
Ability to work in a matrixed organization within multiple project and management organizations to reach critical decisions and resolve ambiguous situations
Excellent interpersonal and communications (verbal and written) skills at all levels
Experience leveraging AI-powered tools (e.g., generative AI assistants, analytics platforms) to enhance productivity, decision-making, and workflow quality
Desirable Skills/Experience
MBA or graduate business degree
Demonstration of Lean methodologies for team management and problem solving
Experience with change management, business consulting, and/or client management
Fundamental knowledge in business management, accounting, and/or finance
AstraZeneca offers an environment where innovation thrives. With a focus on growth and a commitment to Lean principles, you'll find opportunities to drive efficiencies in processes and produce better-quality outputs. Our science-led approach empowers you to make decisions that put patients first while working collaboratively across functions. Here, you'll be part of a community that values each voice and fosters camaraderie. Join us as we continue to expand our pipeline and introduce new technologies that benefit patients worldwide.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now to join AstraZeneca's journey toward excellence!
The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $127,553.60 to $191,330.40 Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors
Date Posted 11-Dec-2025
Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
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