Metrology Manager, R&D, Facilities, and Infrastructure

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

11d

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? Accountabilities: - 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. AstraZeneca offers an environment where innovation thrives. With constant new products and launches, there's never been a better time to join us. We are driven by the challenge to stay ahead in rapidly changing markets, continuously seeking new ways to deliver medicines to patients. Our diverse team is united behind a common goal to succeed, fostering a positive space where ideas are welcomed. If you are self-driven, adaptable, and thrive at pace, you'll find opportunities to make a significant impact here. Ready to take the next step? Apply now to join our team at AstraZeneca!

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

• The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $102,368.80 to $153,553.20 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

What This Job Offers

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