Metrology Manager, R&D, Facilities, and Infrastructure

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

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About The Position

Join AstraZeneca, where we are committed to delivering life-changing medicines through reliable and safe operations. As a Metrology Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring data integrity and equipment reliability across our research and manufacturing ecosystem. Lead the charge in calibration and instrumentation excellence within our research labs, quality labs, facilities process equipment, and site infrastructure. Are you ready to make a difference?

Requirements

• Associates degree in engineering or technology-focused discipline. Military PMEL experience in lieu of degree.
• 0-5 years of industry experience.
• Leadership in metrology/calibration across laboratory environments and site utilities/infrastructure within GxP contexts; demonstrated work with low-complexity analytical devices and facilities instrumentation.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation systems, calibration methods, diagnostics, uncertainty and traceability, and CMMS (SAP PM preferred).
• Working knowledge of cGxP, documentation best practices, audit readiness, and data integrity principles.
• Proven ability to partner across R&D, QC/Analytical labs, Facilities, Engineering, Validation, QA, and vendors; clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage complex assignments with sound judgment, prioritization, and initiative.
• Commitment to safe work practices and hazard recognition across lab and plant environments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Building Management Systems, HVAC controls, utility instrumentation, chiller/boiler plant equipment, and energy metering.
• Experience developing SOPs, quality documents, KPIs, and using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Track record of training and mentoring technicians in calibration procedures, standards handling, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the metrology team by supervising technicians and contractors, while coaching and mentoring staff in calibration practices and diagnostics.
• Own calibration across R&D research lab space, ensuring cGxP-compliant documentation and audit readiness.
• Assure accuracy in Quality Control labs by managing calibration and repair of QC instrumentation.
• Support Analytical Quality Testing labs by overseeing calibration for routine analytical equipment.
• Maintain Facilities process equipment through calibration and functional checks.
• Guide infrastructure metrology by leading calibration for infrastructure equipment.
• Drive vendor performance by coordinating with instrumentation vendors and external service providers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to instrumentation failures.
• Manage CMMS data integrity by partnering with SAP PM specialists.
• Plan and schedule work to minimize operational disruption while meeting compliance requirements.
• Assure safety and compliance by monitoring work environments and enforcing SOPs.
• Continuously improve service and calibration performance through trend analysis and process improvements.
• Contribute to budgeting and resource planning for metrology needs.
• Build partnerships with various teams to meet department and company objectives.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees