Director – Global External manufacturing Procurement

AstraZeneca • China, China • Posted July 16, 2026

Position Overview

Introduction to role:

Are you ready to shape how next-generation modalities reach patients by building a resilient and innovative external manufacturing network? As External Manufacturing Procurement Director for New Modalities, you will be a core member of the leadership team, guiding category strategy and supplier partnerships that accelerate our pipeline from clinical to commercial supply.

This role puts you at the heart of portfolio-level sourcing and commercial governance for critical platforms, from new technologies to scale-up solutions. Could you be the commercial leader who turns complex portfolios into coherent supply strategies that deliver speed, quality, and sustainable value? You will partner across functions to resolve issues quickly, embed focused ways of working, and demonstrate measurable financial outcomes that move the business forward.

Accountabilities:

  • Category Leadership and Representation: Serve as a core member of the External Man...