Director, Cell Therapy Supply Chain Strategy & Business Planning
Company: AstraZeneca
Location: Montgomery Village
Posted on: July 1, 2025
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Job Description:
In AstraZenecas Cell Therapy division, we follow the science to
explore and innovate. We are working towards treating, preventing,
modifying, and even curing some of the worlds most complex
diseases. We have the potential to grow our pipeline and positively
impact the lives of patients around the world. We are committed to
making a difference and have built our business around our passion
for science. Now we are fusing data and technology with the latest
scientific innovations to achieve the next wave of breakthroughs.
This role is part of the Operations team tasked with supporting
Clinical and Commercial production across multiple sites. We are
looking for a Director of Cell Therapy Supply Chain Strategy and
Business Planning. You will work with senior leaders to advance key
strategic cell therapy supply chain initiatives, and support the
development and monitoring of goals, operating model, and the
business plan. You will be based in Gaithersburg, MD or Santa
Monica, CA and will report to the Head of Cell Therapy Global
Supply Chain. You Will: Partner with Senior Leadership Team Members
and act as the lead on complex and strategic projects that will
advance cell therapy towards Astra Zeneca’s Cell Therapy Ambition.
Develop strategic frameworks, approaches, deliverables, and plans.
Align stakeholders to work towards project milestones. Facilitate
the creation and monitoring of the cell therapy supply chain
operating model, capability build, and business plans aligned to
goals and strategies. Help develop the annual strategy planning
calendar, ensuring key milestones and initiatives are aligned with
business objectives. Partner with the Leadership team to develop
annual goals. Track and report supply chain progress and
performance through monthly business reviews and weekly pulse
checks. Support preparation for critical business processes or
Business Review Meetings Manage the operational processes that
support budget business cycles. Work with the Leadership Team to
set Face-to-Face meeting agendas, facilitate meetings and monitor
critical and strategic actions to ensure the delivery of
departmental goals. Partner with Leadership to deliver and prepare
for key functional engagements such as townhalls and other
communications that align the organization You Have: Bachelor’s
degree in science or engineering; MBA preferred 12 years of
experience with BS or 10 years with MS/MA/MBA in an operations
environment, with experience in supply chain and operations
strategic planning preferably within cell therapy. Ability to
translate business needs into strategies, frameworks, and
operational plans. Strong project management skills. Effective
interactive skills with team members, both internally and
externally. Experience leading cross functional teams. The annual
base pay for this position ranges from $139,000 to $209,000. 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. 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. AstraZeneca embraces diversity and
equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive
and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range
of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading
skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our
work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team
from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.
We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on
non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work
authorization and employment eligibility verification
requirements.
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