[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All AstraZeneca jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/astrazeneca/) · [Search jobs](/search/) AstraZeneca · Macclesfield, United Kingdom # Pilot Plant Project Coordinator Macclesfield, United Kingdom Full-time {'@type': 'MonetaryAmount', 'currency': '', 'value': {'@type': 'QuantitativeValue', 'unitText': ''}} Manufacturing & Production Listed on AstraZeneca’s official careers site. Posted October 21, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on AstraZeneca’s careers site →](https://careers.astrazeneca.com/job/macclesfield/pilot-plant-project-coordinator/7684/102239647968) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [AstraZeneca](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/astrazeneca/) / Pilot Plant Project Coordinator ## Job description ### Pilot Plant Project Co-ordinator Location Macclesfield, UK Function: Chemical Development, PT&D Make an impact through safe, efficient manufacturing Are you a scientific or engineering professional who enjoys solving problems, improving processes and bringing different teams together? As a Pilot Plant Project Co-ordinator, you’ll support the safe and compliant delivery of manufacturing and cleaning activities within our pilot plant. Working closely with Campaign Managers/Technical Managers, Process Engineers and operational teams, you’ll co-ordinate plans, manage risks and identify opportunities to improve performance. This is an opportunity to combine technical knowledge with practical project co-ordination in a highly collaborative clinical API manufacturing environment. What you’ll do In this role, you will: Co-ordinate activities supporting COMAH critical task analysis across operations and engineering - Plan and organise critical task assessments, involve key stakeholders and manage associated documentation - Maintain operational metrics and process safety performance information Align operational and engineering plans, keeping stakeholders informed of progress, risks and priorities - Work with Campaign Managers/Technical Managers to plan and deliver product changeover cleaning activities - Lead improvement activities aimed at reducing changeover times Co-ordinate the ordering and management of materials required for cleaning and, where appropriate, manufacturing - Prepare relevant SHE and GMP documentation to allow execution of manufacturing and cleaning activities - Collaborate with Process Engineers on relevant engineering change controls - Lead or support investigations, problem-solving activities and deviation management - Share learning and encourage consistent working practices across the pilot plant Essential experience and capabilities You will need: A degree or equivalent experience in a scientific or engineering discipline Technical or engineering capability gained in a relevant environment A data-led approach to evaluating process performance and identifying improvement opportunities The ability to organise priorities and co-ordinate activity across different teams Clear communication skills and the confidence to raise risks with key stakeholders A collaborative approach and commitment to safety, quality and compliance A background in chemistry or chemical engineering would be particularly relevant, although we welcome applicants with equivalent experience from other scientific or engineering disciplines. Desirable experience It would be helpful if you also have: Experience of structured problem-solving Project or business process management experience Practical experience within active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing Knowledge or awareness of Good Manufacturing Practice and regulatory requirements You do not need to meet every desirable criterion to apply. If your experience is relevant and you are motivated to develop your knowledge, we encourage you to consider the opportunity. Why join us? You’ll work across technical, operational and engineering teams, helping to improve how activities are planned and delivered. Your work will support safe and GMP compliant manufacturing within a dynamic pilot plant environment, supplying AZ’s exciting pipeline of medicines in development. If you enjoy taking ownership, working through complex challenges and turning data into practical improvements to deliver products which change patients’ lives, we’d like to hear from you. Date Posted 21-Oct-2026 Closing Date 04-Nov-2026 Our 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 21, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 25, 2026 - Listed for: 4 days - Location: Macclesfield, United Kingdom - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: {'@type': 'MonetaryAmount', 'currency': '', 'value': {'@type': 'QuantitativeValue', 'unitText': ''}}[Apply on AstraZeneca’s careers site →](https://careers.astrazeneca.com/job/macclesfield/pilot-plant-project-coordinator/7684/102239647968) ## Hiring at AstraZeneca - Open jobs: 853 - New in the last 7 days: 237 - Tracked since: Jul 16, 2026 [All AstraZeneca jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/astrazeneca/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at AstraZeneca ### [Audit Director, IT & Digital](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/astrazeneca/jobs/8bf98fbec02d85e212af/) Macclesfield, United Kingdom ### [Senior Scientist Process Engineer - Pharmaceutical Product Development](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/astrazeneca/jobs/30862532f72ba513c18f/) Macclesfield, United Kingdom ### [Associate Director - Digital Manufacturing & Automation Lead, Cell Therapy](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/astrazeneca/jobs/9686b209b21c41edc06f/) Tarzana, California, United States of America ### [Associate Director, Alexion External Plant Operations 12 Month FTC](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/astrazeneca/jobs/fb5fbe9229c29ef13ac5/) Blanchardstown Road North, Dublin, Ireland ### [Associate Director, Manufacturing](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/astrazeneca/jobs/0f26208ccc9cc3d140fc/) Singapore ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Plant Production Coordinator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/crown-holdings/jobs/7508552d70f5c9770aa6/) Crown Holdings · Toluca ### [Project Engineer Api Pilot Plant In North Chicago Il Jid 32225](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbvie/jobs/f4a9a23a05dbef03862f/) AbbVie ### [Project Coordinator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bouygues/jobs/b87ba9c1e806f744bcb2/) Bouygues · BEERSE, Belgium ### [project coordinator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/richemont/jobs/ae3e84c397b856fea465/) Richemont ### [Project Coordinator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bouygues/jobs/062bec31dc8f4d1fa7d4/) Bouygues · TAMWORTH, United Kingdom OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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