Job Overview
Location
United Kingdom - Customer Sites (AstraZeneca Remote)
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Software Engineering
Date Posted
July 4, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • Serve as a Continuous Improvement & Innovation Specialist supporting PerkinElmer’s UK-based operations with regular travel to customer sites including AstraZeneca locations in Cambridge and Macclesfield.
- • Monitor and analyze program trends, processes, and technology to identify opportunities for innovation and operational enhancement across the organization.
- • Facilitate ideation sessions to review existing business processes, pinpoint inefficiencies, and uncover actionable improvements aligned with organizational goals.
- • Lead end-to-end business improvement projects—from defining scope and objectives to execution and delivery—ensuring alignment with timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations.
- • Champion a culture of innovation by proactively researching and introducing new technologies, best practices, and industry trends to drive competitive advantage.
- • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders at all levels to communicate project objectives, progress, and outcomes effectively.
- • Leverage data-driven insights in partnership with business insights teams to inform decision-making, identify patterns, and recommend targeted improvements.
- • Manage the change process associated with business initiatives, anticipating resistance and implementing strategies to ensure smooth adoption and sustained impact.
- • Ensure all improvement initiatives comply with quality standards and regulatory requirements, applying rigorous quality control measures and validation protocols.
- • Lead, coach, and inspire cross-functional project teams, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented work environment.
- • Utilize Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and MS Project to analyze data, develop reports, and manage project documentation and timelines.
- • Design and implement low-code/no-code automation solutions using Microsoft Power Apps and Power Automate to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
- • Apply enterprise-sanctioned AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot to generate data-driven insights, accelerate analysis, and support continuous improvement efforts within IT governance and data compliance frameworks.
- • Conduct process mapping and workflow analysis using approved business process applications; experience with Maximo is preferred.
- • Travel domestically and internationally up to 10%–25% as required to support customer sites and global initiatives.
- • Maintain a high level of attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in all deliverables and project outcomes.
- • Adapt effectively to a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities and stakeholder demands.
🎯 Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, process engineering, project management, or a related field
- • Proven experience in business improvement, process optimization, and project management within the pharmaceutical or biotech sector
- • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and MS Project
- • Demonstrated ability to design and implement low-code/no-code solutions using Microsoft Power Apps and Power Automate
- • Experience leveraging enterprise-approved AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to enhance productivity and decision-making
- • Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data and drive data-informed improvements
🏖️ Benefits
- • Hybrid working model with regional travel to customer sites in Cambridge and Macclesfield
- • Opportunities for domestic and international travel (10%–25%)
- • Support from a global service network and trusted scientific leadership with an 80+ year legacy
- • Exposure to cutting-edge analytical solutions and OneSource services across commercial, government, academic, and healthcare sectors
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About PerkinElmer, Inc.
PerkinElmer, Inc. is a global leader in applied, integrated solutions that help customers solve complex analytical challenges. The company provides innovative technologies and services for the life sciences, diagnostics, and applied markets. Its offerings include instruments, reagents, software, and services that support research, drug discovery, clinical diagnostics, and environmental testing. PerkinElmer's mission is to enable scientists and clinicians to make discoveries that improve the health and well-being of people worldwide. With a commitment to scientific excellence and customer collaboration, the company plays a crucial role in advancing scientific understanding and improving human health outcomes across various industries.
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