Senior Director, Cell Therapy Business Systems
In AstraZeneca's Cell Therapy division, we follow the science to explore and innovate. We are working towards treating, preventing, modifying, and even curing some of the world's 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.
The Senior Director, Business Systems (Cell Therapy) will lead the strategic planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of business systems supporting Cell Therapy operations across R&D, clinical, manufacturing, supply chain, regulatory, and commercialization functions. You will partner cross-functionally with key stakeholders to align digital and system capabilities with the unique and evolving needs of the cell therapy business. You will be based in Gaithersburg, MD and report to the Head of Cell Therapy Global Supply Chain.
You will provide:
Business System Vision: Act as a thought partner to senior leadership on digital transformation strategies and system investments. ·
Customer Experience and Cell Orchestration Enhancement: Design and implement strategies that expand core functionality and enhance the cell therapy customer experience on the cell orchestration digital platform.·
Digital and Data Strategy and Roadmap: Develop and execute a business systems roadmap tailored to Cell Therapy's growth and complexity, building from foundational to advanced capabilities. ·
Project Leadership: Lead selection, implementation, and optimization of key foundation platforms (e.g., SAP ERP, LIMS, MES, Advanced Planning).·
Requirements Definition: Define business process requirements for implementing foundational and advanced systems throughout the cell therapy value chain.
AI Integration: Collaborate with business units to identify operational use cases and assist IT in deploying AI technologies that optimize the cell therapy supply chain, manufacturing, and development processes.·
Change Management and Governance: Ensure delivery of system implementations with appropriate validation, compliance, and user adoption. Develop governance processes to prioritize and manage system changes and enhancements.
Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing team of business analysts, project managers, and system owners.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and innovation.
You Have:
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
14 years of experience in IT or business systems leadership in biotech/pharma.
Experience with end-to-end supply, manufacturing, and quality processes in cell therapy required.
Experience applying AI to improve processes.
Experience as business lead for enterprise system implementations, including SAP, cell orchestration systems, Advanced Planning Systems, MES, and/or LIMS.
Experience in scaling systems in high-growth, complex organizations.
Familiarity with regulatory expectations related to digital systems
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The annual base pay for this position ranges from $174,756 to $262,134. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. 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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.
