AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical company working across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and healthcare. Its teams discover, develop, and manufacture prescription medicines, combining scientific research with large-scale research and development and international operations to advance healthcare for people, society, and the planet.

AstraZeneca Regional Operations Director, Cell Therapy Patient Operations, Massachusetts (Remote)

Lead AstraZeneca’s regional cell therapy patient operations across the Northeast. Oversee territory teams, site activation, operational strategy, and cross-functional execution.

Description

  • Lead and manage Associate Directors responsible for territory operations across the region
  • Oversee cell therapy territory expansion and alignment with company goals across clinical and commercial products
  • Provide operational, clinical, and site infrastructure expertise for cell therapy trials and commercial products
  • Coordinate regional initiatives with internal cross-functional partners
  • Create and execute regional operating plans, targets, and activation forecasts across therapeutic areas
  • Develop and sustain relationships with site partners, healthcare professionals, and regional stakeholders
  • Contribute to SOPs and guidance materials while ensuring site quality requirements are maintained
  • Lead, coach, and mentor team members
  • Direct change management initiatives and process maturity assessments for site activation and post-activation activities
  • Evaluate regional market and site conditions to identify opportunities, barriers, and solutions
  • Partner with Clinical Operations, SMM, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Medical, IT leadership, and other functions
  • Advance continuous improvement initiatives that enhance patient care across the cell therapy product lifecycle
  • Present patient operations reports and regional plans to senior management
  • Stay current on activation objectives, processes, regulatory standards, compliance requirements, and procedures

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Business, IT, or Life Sciences, or equivalent experience
  • At least eight years of experience in a cell therapy program or healthcare or pharmaceutical setting, working directly with patients and/or healthcare providers
  • At least five years of leadership experience in cell therapy
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute cell therapy operating strategies
  • Experience leading change and resolving complex issues quickly
  • Availability to support emergent patient cases outside standard business hours
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 50%
  • Knowledge of healthcare customer environments and hospital regulations
  • Experience working in a matrix organization with complex IT systems or portals supporting customer service, healthcare scheduling, supply chain management, and call centers
  • Familiarity with highly regulated, quality-controlled environments and strict SOPs

Benefits

  • Eligibility for a short-term incentive bonus
  • Equity-based awards for salaried positions
  • Access to qualified retirement programs
  • Paid time off covering vacation, holidays, and leaves
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Dental insurance coverage
  • Vision insurance coverage
  • Flexible benefits where available
  • Personal and professional development support

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