Lab Insights Manager

Introduction to role

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in transforming our R&D laboratory spaces?

As a Lab Insights Manager, you'll be at the forefront of optimizing lab utilization to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Dive into Ambition 2030 priorities and drive agile, lean-driven lab space and resource allocation. Collaborate with scientists across departments to map processes, understand workflows, and identify equipment interdependencies. Your insights will guide the Lab Operations Central Strategy team, leveraging sensor data and workflow analysis. Prepare our labs for the transition to KSQ, ensuring cleanouts and optimizations for future success. Contribute to pivotal initiatives and tackle complex issues head-on!

Accountabilities

R&D Space Utilization

Provide data insights to enable programs aimed at implementing new lab space utilization strategies

Partner with lab teams and LRCs to understand current and future project goals and associated timelines

Build systems to ensure lab space usage & workflow data is accurate and maintained over time

Partner with LIS provider to ensure asset entitlements match equipment criticality based on workflow needs

Identify improved ways of working and build metrics & KPIs to measure lab space improvements & time back to science

Lead lab cleanouts ensuring an orderly process for cataloging of equipment, consumables, chemicals, and ancillary items in anticipation of the move to KSQ

Partner with Lab Ops leadership to improve data on lab equipment locations, shared equipment, backup/redundant equipment

Provide accurate data for 2D lab space mapping initiatives

Change Management

Develop and implement organizational change strategies to build partnerships with R&D teams to ensure completeness of workflow mapping & project timelines

Engage with scientific stakeholders to gain consensus & ensure that relevant data is brought together in a way that minimizes disruption to science

Communicate effectively to promote understanding, value & adoption of new processes

Promote a culture of continuous utilization improvement by providing data to influence CAPEX equipment purchases and instrument sharing opportunities

Contribute to operational and tactical governance team activities as well as skill-aligned strategic projects

Essential Skills/Experience

Associates degree with 2-4 years of relevant (lab and/or operations) experience or Bachelor’s degree with 0-2 years of relevant (lab and/or operations) experience

Experience with Microsoft Office

Able to recognize problems & generate potential solutions Knows when to raise issues

Strong critical and analytical problem solver

Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Highly organized, efficient, and self-motivated

Proven track record to work as part of a team

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Desirable Skills/Experience

Masters degree in a relevant field, chemistry, biology.

Experience with Lean processes & development

Strategy setting & execution skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in MS Visio and 2D mapping applications

When 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.

AstraZeneca offers an environment where innovation thrives! With access to extensive capabilities and a comprehensive pipeline, you'll be part of a fast-paced team tackling complex challenges. Our supportive yet challenging approach fosters learning and growth, allowing you to make a profound impact on patients' lives. Here, every setback is an opportunity for improvement, pushing us toward groundbreaking solutions.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join us on this exciting journey!

Date Posted

19-May-2025

Closing Date

29-May-2025Our 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.