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Job Location drjobs

Santa Monica, CA - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 114525 - 171787

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

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. The Project Manager Cell Therapy Business Systems will lead digital and enterprise systems projects critical to the manufacturing logistics and quality operations of cell therapy products. This Associate Director-level role is located in either Santa Monica CA or Gaithersburg MD. You will report to the Head of Business Planning and Operations and collaborate with the Director of Business Systems to ensure the effective execution of projects.

You Will:

  • Lead end-to-end implementation and enhancement of enterprise systems (such as cell orchestration platform) supporting cell therapy supply chain and manufacturing.

  • Be the bridge between IT operations and external vendors to ensure system capabilities meet business needs

  • Define project scope timeline resources and milestones for system initiatives

  • Manage matrix project teams and drive execution of project priorities

  • Coordinate user requirements testing validation documentation and business deployment activities

  • Ensure project understanding of Chain of Identity (COI) Chain of Custody (COC) Plan-To-Make Order-To-Cash and regulatory requirements and internal policies processes

  • Create detailed project or business plans to manage project scope deliverables releases risks and mitigations

  • Support development of long range plans for system innovations / enhancements according to business strategy

  • Coordinate development of project readouts to governance and senior leadership

  • Track project KPIs and report to senior leadership including risk mitigation and change management updates.

  • Manage the project information repository

  • Manage the project budget

  • Manage the identification and escalation of potential issues/risks or obstacles

  • Lead change management efforts to improve adoption of new products and technology solutions providing training support and communication partners at all levels.

  • Communicate and build relationships with a broad spectrum of audiences at all organizational levels.

You Have:

  • Eight (8) years with BS/BA or six (6) years with MS/MA in Life Sciences Biotechnology in Information Technology Computer Science Engineering or a related field.

  • Experience in cell and gene therapy is preferred.

  • Experience with all phases of project management with expertise across a variety of technology project areas in supply chain manufacturing quality operations and clinical systems.

  • Knowledge of supply chain and cell therapy workflows.

  • Proven track record in any of the following applications: Cell orchestration ERP MES or LIMS

  • Project management certification (PMP) is desired.

  • Experience with project management tools (e.g. MS Project Smartsheet)

  • Experience working with matrix teams and managing complex programs in a regulated and enterprise level.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $114525 to $171787. However base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location job-related knowledge skills and addition our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles) to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles) and commission payment eligibility (sales roles).

Our Benefits:

  • A qualified retirement program 401(k) plan

  • Paid vacation holidays and paid leaves

  • 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.

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We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender gender identity or expression or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Date Posted

01-Aug-2025

Closing Date

21-Aug-2025

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and furtherance of that mission we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please complete the corresponding section in the application form.


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Employment Type

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