Global Product Planner - Cell Therapy
Global Product Planner - Cell Therapy
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$ 117294 - 175941
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Job Description
As a Global Product Planner for Cell Therapy at AstraZeneca you will be instrumental in driving the strategic planning and execution of our innovative cell therapy products across the global supply chain. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine your expertise in supply chain management with a passion for making a difference in patients may be based in Santa Monica CA or Gaithersburg MD and will report to the Senior Director Supply Chain Planning.
What you will do:
Endtoend Tactical Planning:Take ownership of the endtoend tactical planning process for the assigned cell therapy product portfolio ensuring synchronization and continuous supply of drug product drug substance and materials across all supply chain nodes while optimizing service inventory and cost.
Clinical Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP):Lead the product Clinical S&OP process reviewing demand supply and inventory plans to make aligned tradeoff decisions that fulfill business objectives.
Supply Chain Configuration:Own the supply chain configuration (Value Stream Map) for the assigned products ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and responding effectively to supply issues.
Product Collaboration and Change Management:Play a key role in product and collaborator management and coordinate the global planning response in supply chain change projects such as new product indications new country launches and CMC changes.
Process Collaboration and Change Management: Support the development and adoptions of new systems technologies master data and process maturation to ensure scalable digital collaboration across the enterprise.
Global Product Planner for Cell Therapy must have proven specific knowledge and experience in planning Cell Therapy supply chains. This would include:
Understanding the quality availability and sourcing of CGT raw materials.
Key supplier knowledge/relationships for critical materials.
Understanding of regulatory pathways and requirements to operate the supply chain compliantly.
Working knowledge of warehousing and logistics mechanisms including temperaturecontrolled storage and 3rd party networks specific to CGT.
Traceability and tracking: Chain of Custody (COC) / Chain of Identity (COI):
Forecasting mechanisms and systems to inform planned requirements and capacity.
Planning and scheduling of supply chain steps like patient clinic visits apheresis collection manufacturing and shipping lead times.
CMO capacity plans & managing material constraints.
Site scheduling and capacity slot reservations.
Planning systems and techniques Make /order to stock vs make to order.
Lentivirus vector planning strategies.
Stakeholder management and coordination across the supply chain End to End.
Education & Experience:
Bachelors degree in Business Logistics Sciences Engineering or degree preferred.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in a supply chain environment with a focus on manufacturing and planning.
Certification in CPIM/CSCP or equivalent preferred
ERP (SAP preferred) and Advanced Planning tool experience.
Lean certification is a plus.
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The annual base pay for this position ranges from $117294 to $175941 Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. In addition our positions offer a shortterm incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equitybased longterm 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 atwill 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.
Date Posted
29Apr2025Closing Date
29May2025Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations please complete the section in the application form.Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
