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AstraZeneca is building its first biologics manufacturing campus in Singapore - a groundbreaking USD 1.5 billion investment that will serve as a global hub for innovation and excellence.\nThis innovative facility will deliver end-to-end Antibody-Drug Conjugate (ADC) capabilities with different manufacturing units/buildings in one campus\nSmall molecule- chemical API production\nLarge molecule- monoclonal antibody manufacturing\nConjugation\nFill-and-finish operations, including sterile filling and lyophilization\nFinal secondary packaging\nThe campus will be equipped with modern digital and automation infrastructure, enabling autonomous manufacturing powered by artificial intelligence. In addition, it will be designed for carbon neutrality, embedding sustainability into every aspect of operations and setting a new benchmark for environmentally responsible biologics' manufacturing.\nWe are looking for passionate individuals with proven experience who thrive in dynamic environments and bring a “make-it-happen” attitude. Joining us means contributing to a project that will not only transform AstraZeneca’s global supply chain but also advance life-changing medicines for patients everywhere.\nIf you’re ready to shape the future of biologics and be part of a once-in-a-generation project, we want you on our team.\nIntroduction to role\nAre you ready to orchestrate end-to-end materials and schedules that bring life-changing biologics to patients? Do you want to build planning capability from the ground up at a digitally enabled campus built for automated, independent operations? This is your chance to help stand up a landmark manufacturing site and set the planning standards that will scale globally.\nThis role sits at the heart of a new biologics manufacturing campus in Singapore, integrating multiple high-value operations from antibody production through sterile fill-finish and final pack. You will translate demand into a reliable, executable site plan, ensure materials are in the right place at the right time, and shape the digital planning ecosystem that enables fast, confident decisions. Your work will directly improve schedule consistency, accelerate time-to-market, and support a sustainable, carbon-neutral operation.\nKey Accountabilities\nMaterial planning & availability\nTranslate the production schedule into material requirements for raw materials, consumables and other production-related materials.\nCoordinate site activities to ensure material availability during the site’s startup phase\nEnsure materials are available in the right quantity and at the right time to support manufacturing activities.\nMaintain appropriate planning parameters, including lead times, safety stocks and replenishment settings.\nMonitor material availability and proactively identify shortages, constraints and expiry risks.\nCoordinate mitigation and es-calation where material availability could impact the production schedule.\nWork closely with Warehouse, Procurement, MS&T and Quality to ensure materials are received, released and available when required.\nProduction planning & scheduling\nDevelop and maintain the detailed production schedule in close collaboration with Manufacturing and Supply Chain.\nTranslate demand and supply requirements into an executable manufacturing schedule.\nCoordinate the sequencing of manufacturing activities, considering capacity, material availability, equipment and operational constraints.\nIdentify scheduling conflicts and constraints early and work across teams to resolve them.\nSupport the scheduling of commissioning, qualification, engineering, validation and commercial production activities.\nAssess the impact of schedule changes on materials, capacity and downstream supply.\nProvide clear visibility of the production plan, priorities, constraints and risks.\nPlanning tools & capability\nHelp define and establish the planning and scheduling tools required for the site, ensuring they support both start-up and future commercial operations - including material planning and detailed scheduling.\nSupport development of planning processes, planning horizons, scheduling routines, planning parameters and ways of working.\nSupport implementation and effective use of OMP, SAP and relevant advanced planning and decision-support tools\nResponsibility for maintaining planning master data in SAP and OMP\nHelp establish effective integration between production scheduling, material planning, inventory and warehouse activities.\nHelp develop simple, robust planning routines and performance measures to provide visibility of schedule adherence, material availability, constraints and upcoming risks.\nContribute to the continuous improvement of planning processes, systems and tools as the site matures.\nMulti-functional coordination\nWork closely with Manufacturing, Warehouse, Procurement, Quality and the wider Supply Chain organization to maintain an aligned and executable plan.\nCoordinate with Procurement and suppliers on material requirements, lead times and delivery priorities.\nSupport the introduction of new products and materials into the site.\nProvide clear visibility of material and scheduling risks and drive timely resolution.\nBuild strong relationships across the site and wider supply network to support effective end-to-end planning.\nSkills & Experience\nWe are looking for someone who combines strong planning capability with a practical, hands-on mind-set. You will ideally have:\nEducation & Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain\nIndustry Background: 5+ years of material and supply planning experience in pharma, biologics, or complex manufacturing; greenfield/start-up experience advantageous \nExperience in production scheduling, material planning, supply planning or a related supply chain role within a manufacturing environment, preferable experience either mAB, drug linker, conjugation, drug product and finished pack\nStrong understanding of production scheduling, inventory management, lead times, capacity constraints and material availability.\nStrong experience creating, governing, validating, and trouble-shooting planning master data\nExperience with SAP (ECC / S4H), OMP, Coupa and/or Aera is highly desirable.\nExperience using production planning or scheduling tools and an interest in helping establish effective digital planning solutions.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nStrong multi-functional collaboration skills and the confidence to challenge when demand, capacity, materials and schedule are not aligned.\nAbility to identify risks early, understand their operational impact and drive appropriate actions.\nComfort working in a start-up environment, where processes, systems and ways of working are still being established.\nDesirable Skills/Experience\nGreenfield/start up experience advantageous\nWhen we put unexpected 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. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.\nWhy AstraZeneca\nHere, you will help activate a next-generation manufacturing hub that pairs pioneering science with advanced digital and automation technologies to deliver biologics at speed and scale. You will join a collaborative, hands-on culture where unexpected combinations of expertise unlock bold ideas, and where your planning decisions directly impact patient access and our sustainability ambitions, including our drive toward zero carbon operations and a carbon-negative value chain. We value kindness alongside ambition, give people the space to lead, and equip teams with the tools to turn complex pipelines into reliable supply for patients worldwide.\nCall to Action : If you are ready to lead the plan, shape the tools, and build the routines that bring this new biologics campus to life, take the next step and share your story with us today.\nDate Posted\n13-Nov-2026Closing Date\n26-Nov-2026AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. 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