Senior Director, Cell Therapy Business Systems

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.

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 Therapys 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:

• Bachelors 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 $174756 to $262134. 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.

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