Project Manager Degree Apprenticeship

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Project Manager Degree Apprenticeship

At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. We’re deeply committed to our strategy of being a great place to work. For us, that includes fostering an environment where everyone can be among inclusive, supportive individuals with curious minds.

A company that genuinely follows the science and values individuals at all levels, you’ll be backed and encouraged to speak up, ask questions, and share ideas to push the boundaries of science and continuously learn and explore.

Make the start of your journey a lifechanging one

As part of our Early Talent Programme, you’ll be involved in projects and learning opportunities that have real impact from day one.

Being part of our journey and helping us to provide life changing medicine to patients all over the world and transform lives for the better. Making important contributions and embracing our values to deliver on our purpose. Because regardless of role or level, we all have an important part to play in making a positive difference.

About the Apprenticeship Programme

Every project, in any given context, whether large or small, needs to be managed to ensure its success. A successful Project Manager understands what needs to be achieved, how it can be achieved, how long it will take and how much it will cost and works with the project team to achieve the desired outcomes.

In this dynamic apprenticeship you'll gain invaluable experience working in both our project & portfolio office and clinical supply chain organisation. This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to develop a diverse skill set, enhancing your versatility and career prospects. By collaborating with experts across both departments, you'll build a strong knowledge base in project management and clinical trial operations, setting you up for success in a competitive job market.

Project Managers are responsible to the sponsor/owner for the end-to-end delivery of a project. They have responsibility for delivering the project within defined objectives, taking decisions to manage partner expectations by leading a multi-skilled, cross-disciplinary team to deliver the project to time, cost and quality requirements.

Using their unique knowledge, skills and leadership behaviours project managers will lead the social, legal and environmental implications of their project. In addition, they will lead a variety of collaborations with the organisational entities involved in the project, reporting to the project sponsor and working within the requirements of the programme and portfolio as appropriate. A project manager must also have the competencies to contribute to benefits management and realisation, consolidating appropriate metrics to report thus ensuring that identified business benefits are achieved.

Increasingly, organisations employ Project Managers to transform processes or implement change to become more efficient and effective. This may require leading interdisciplinary teams within various organisational structures and across organisations.

Project Managers bring resources with suitable skills and experience together in a coordinated and motivated team, with clearly defined reporting lines, roles, responsibilities and authorities.

Strong communication skills are a must as you plan, capture, report, coordinate and support the governance process during meetings and update documentation associated with projects as given by the sponsor/owner in line with local requirements.

Training and Development

AstraZeneca will sponsor you through your Project Manager Degree at London Metropolitan College.

The apprenticeship combines working, earning a full-time salary, with fully funded part-time university learning (on average 1 day/week). This will give you the opportunity to gain a Level 6 qualification, just as you would if you went to university full-time, with the advantage of gaining relevant work-life skills and the excitement of helping to develop new medicines whilst taking your first steps towards a rewarding career.

We truly value Early Talent– their thoughts, ideas and contributions. So throughout the programme, you’ll be encouraged and inspired to speak up, have a voice and make an impact.

Skills and Capabilities

We would be looking for the following attributes from our successful applicants:

• Enthusiastic individuals who are keen to learn and with a genuine curiosity
• Able to act independently but also to work and contribute in a team environment
• Good organisational skills with an excellent attention to detail & a proactive approach to problem solving
• The ability to work on multiple tasks and understanding how to prioritise
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs Grades 9-4 including Maths and English

To have achieved or predicted to achieve a minimum of 3 A levels at grade B or above, or Level 3 qualification (BTEC Diploma DMM)

Benefits, open and close dates

This is a 42-month fixed term contract opportunity based at Macclesfield with a starting base salary of £21,500 + 11% benefits fund + bonus.

At AstraZeneca, we aim to set you up for success and we recognise the challenges that starting a new job can bring. We therefore offer a relocation package to help with the costs and process of moving for candidates who currently live more than 60 minutes from the site location for this Apprenticeship.

Closing date of advert: 17th February 2025

Successful candidates will be asked to attend a virtual Assessment day during week commencing 31st March 2025

Should you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations, please let us know on your application.

Start date for the apprenticeship programme is 1st September 2025

About AstraZeneca

Discover your career with us

Want to start your career at the cutting-edge of medical innovation? To unleash creative ideas that stand out in a global market leader? And work with some of the brightest minds in the industry who will push you to be your best? All while building the personal and professional skills you need to lead our exciting, dynamic evolution? Join us and impact millions of lives, together.

We know full-time studying isn't for everyone. So, our Apprenticeship Programmes offer a practical, exciting and highly rewarding alternative to the traditional route. Where, with some, you can achieve a degree or qualification, earn a salary, and gain the hands-on experience that will set you up for future success. 

Why choose AstraZeneca?

Starting your career with us means following the science, boldly disrupting norms and supporting one another in shaping the future. Collaborate with leaders and teams across a wide range of disciplines and explore your passions. Discover your career purpose with us. And build strong bonds that will last a lifetime.

We discover, design, develop and deliver life-changing medicines. Our teams deliver innovations across all areas of our business – from diabetes care to genetics. With career paths spanning the medical lifecycle, you could be joining us in areas like Clinical Development, Data Science and AI, Finance, Manufacturing or Supply. Explore our opportunities and kickstart the career that could take you from emerging professional to renowned subject matter expert.

How to apply

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Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.