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A Contract Historian is a professional researcher hired on a temporary or project basis to analyze, interpret, and document historical events, records, or archives. They often work for government agencies, museums, corporations, or nonprofit organizations to conduct specialized historical research. Duties may include archival research, writing reports, fact-checking, and curating historical exhibits. Unlike full-time historians, contract historians work independently or on short-term projects. Their expertise is valuable for legal cases, heritage preservation, or corporate histories.

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Contract Historians often engage in a wide range of projects, such as preparing historical reports for government agencies, documenting corporate histories, conducting archival research for museums, or contributing to educational publications. Unlike permanent staff historians, contract roles are project-based, meaning work environments can vary from remote individual research to collaborative team efforts involving multiple disciplines. This flexibility offers the opportunity to build a diverse portfolio and work with many different clients, but it may also require effective self-management and adaptability in varying organizational cultures. Contract Historians frequently communicate with project managers, archivists, and subject matter experts to ensure their work meets specific client or institutional objectives. For those seeking variety and autonomy, contract history roles can provide valuable experience and professional connections in the field.

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To excel as a Contract Historian, you need a solid background in historical research, analytical writing, and archival management, typically supported by an advanced degree in history or a related field. Familiarity with primary source databases, digital archiving tools, and citation management software like Zotero or EndNote is often required. Strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or with project teams are valuable soft skills in this role. These competencies are vital for producing accurate, well-documented historical analyses that meet the needs of clients and stakeholders.

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Associate Director, Digital & Business Process Strategy

AstraZeneca

Rockville, MD

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

AstraZeneca rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

21st of 86 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

The Associate Director, Digital & Business Process Strategy leads the vision, roadmap, and value delivery of digital products that span PASX, Tulip(MES), data historians, and LIMS within AstraZeneca's manufacturing network. This role sits in the Digital & Business Process Strategy team and partners with Operations, Quality, Global IT, Data & AI,Supply Chainand Site teams to modernize data flows, improveRightFirstTime, and enable compliant,datadrivendecision making from shop floor to enterprise.You will be based in Rockville, MD and report to the Senior Director of Digital & Business Process Strategy.

Key responsibilities

1. Product vision and roadmap

  • Define and socialize a compelling product vision linkingMES (PASX, Tulip),Historian- CDZ, andLIMScapabilities to business outcomes (yield, cycle time, batch release, deviation reduction)

  • Build and manage amultireleaseroadmap, balancing global platforms with site needs, technical debt, and regulatory priorities.

  • Maintain a prioritized,valuerankedbacklog with clear acceptance criteria and Definition of Done.

2. Stakeholder and value management

  • Act as the voice of Operations, Quality, and QA/QP in product decisions; translate pain points into epics/featuresto deliver e2e business processmaps andwell-definedbusiness requirements

  • Quantify value through OKRs/KPIs (e.g., batch review time, exception rates, data availability SLAs) and track benefits realization.

3. Delivery leadership

  • Lead agile squads (process SMEs, solution architects, data engineers,MESconfiguration, historians, LIMS specialists, validation) to deliver increments.

  • Coordinate integration patterns betweenMES, historians, LIMS, ERP, data platforms, and analytics/AI products.

  • Ensure robust data models, master data stewardship, and event/transaction standards supporting traceability across systems.

4. Compliance and validation

  • Ensure productscomply withGxP,21 CFR Part 11/Annex 11, data integrity (ALCOA+), and site/enterprise validation requirements.

  • Own validation strategy for changes (CSV/CSA), including risk assessments, test evidence, and audit readiness.

5. Data and analytics enablement

  • Enable contextualized data capture and lineage from equipment and MES to historian and LIMS; expose governed data to analytics platforms.

  • Partner with Data & AI teams on use cases such asrealtimedeviation detection, golden batch, CPV/Continued Process Verification, andeBR/eBRRoptimization.

6. Operations readiness and lifecycle management

  • Plan releases, cutovers, and change management across multiplesites;coordinate training and SOP updates.

  • Own product performance, reliability, and cybersecurity posture; manage incidents, problem remediation, and continuous improvement.

  • Manage vendor relationships (e.g., Korber,Factory Talk,PASX,Tulip, Historian and LIMS providers) and ensure contract deliverables align to roadmap.

Required qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, computer science, or related field; advanced degree preferred.

  • 8+years in pharma/biotech or highly regulated manufacturing withhandsonexposure to at least two of the following:PASX (or equivalent MES),process data historians (e.g., PI/AVEVA, IP.21, Ignition),LIMS/ELN.

  • 3+ years as a Product Owner or equivalent (product management, solution owner) delivering digital capabilities inGxPenvironments.

  • Strong understanding of manufacturing and quality processes: recipe management,eBR, batch disposition, deviation/CAPA, CPV, stability, and sample lifecycle.

  • Demonstrated experience integratingshopfloorsystems with enterprise platforms (ERP, QMS) and data/analytics stacks; familiarity with ISA95/ISA88 models and data standards.

  • Practical knowledge of CSV/CSA, GAMP 5, data integrity, and audit expectations.

Preferred qualifications

  • Experience with PASX configuration and content management; knowledge of interface frameworks, EBR review workflows, and exception handling.

  • Background in OT/IT convergence: OPC UA, MQTT, edge connectivity,timeseriesdata modeling, and event streaming.

  • Working knowledge of modern data platforms and analytics (e.g., cloud data lakes,timeseriesservices, visualization, ML for manufacturing).

  • Certification in Agile/Scrum (PSPO, CSPO) and/or product management; Lean Six Sigma or equivalent continuous improvement credentials.

  • Experienceoperatingacrossmultisite/global manufacturing organizations and managing vendor ecosystems.

Key competencies

  • Business valueorientationconverts operational challenges into measurable outcomes and prioritizes accordingly.

  • Systemsthinkingunderstandsendtoenddata flows from equipment and MES to LIMS/quality and enterprise analytics.

  • Stakeholder influence:buildsalignment across Operations, Quality, IT, and site leadership.

  • Decision making under compliance:balancesspeed with validation and data integrity requirements.

  • Communication and changeleadership;simplifies complex topics and drives adoption.

  • Delivery excellence: strong backlog management, release planning, and risk mitigation.

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $122K to $184K. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives-an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Date Posted

31-Jul-2026

Closing Date

10-Aug-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

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