Regional Operations Director Cell Therapy

At AstraZenecas Cell Therapy division we are pushing the boundaries of science logistics and innovation to deliver life-changing therapies to patients around the globe.

Drive the expansion of our cell therapy across Europe and work hand in hand with treatment centers to make these therapies part of daily clinical practice.

Regional Operations Director Cell Therapy
Amsterdam Field-based across Nordics Poland the Netherlands
Full-time /- 50% travel

Your challenge:
You are accountable for both the strategic direction and operational execution of cell therapy across your region.
You lead and build a regional team of Territory Operational Managers driving the implementation and scaling of AstraZenecas cell therapy operations across the Nordics (Norway Sweden) Poland the Netherlands and potentially the UK.

You operate close to clinical practice working directly with treatment centres and key stakeholders to ensure sites are ready and able to deliver cell therapy safely and effectively. At the same time you define how cell therapy is structured scaled and sustained across different healthcare systems.

What will you be doing
Build lead and develop a regional team of Territory Operations Managers across your European region
Define and execute regional operational strategies aligned with global cell therapy goals
Oversee the expansion of cell therapy across clinical and commercial settings within your region
Act as a subject matter expert in site operations infrastructure and cell therapy workflows
Work closely with treatment centres to support site readiness activation and continuous improvement
Build and maintain strong partnerships with healthcare professionals and site teams (MDs nurses lab staff QA)
Analyse regional market dynamics and translate insights into clear priorities and actions
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Clinical Operations Medical Supply Chain Manufacturing IT and QA
Contribute to SOPs and operational standards to ensure consistency quality and compliance across regions
Present regional strategies performance insights and patient operations updates to senior leadership

What this role offers you
Full ownership of cell therapy operations across your European region
The opportunity to shape how advanced therapies are implemented in clinical practice
A leadership role combining strategy execution and team development
Exposure to complex healthcare systems and cross-functional collaboration at scale

You in this role
You bring a combination of strategic thinking operational depth and leadership experience within cell therapy.
You are comfortable navigating ambiguity working across countries and making decisions that impact both patients and organisational performance.

You have
A Bachelors or Masters degree in Life Sciences Nursing or a related field
8 years of experience within cell therapy healthcare and pharmaceutical environments
Strong leadership experience within cell therapy operations and quality
Proven experience developing and executing operational strategies in cell therapy
Proven ability to build and scale teams
Hands-on experience within treatment centres or site operations related to cell therapy
Strong background in both quality and operations within a regulated environment
Experience working directly with patients and healthcare providers
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex country-specific challenges
Experience in stakeholder management across cross-functional and international teams
Fluent in English
Willingness to travel internationally up to 50% across your region

Our effort is rewarded
As a Regional Operations Director you can expect much in return for your addition to a competitive salary you will enjoy:
An attractive bonus scheme and a 13th-month salary on top of your monthly pay.
Access to internal training and development programs.
27 vacation days plus additional leave (such as your birthday Good Friday and the period between Christmas and New Years Eve).
Flexible and progressive employment benefits allowing you to tailor them to your needs (e.g. a wellness budget and the choice of a holiday calendar based on different religious beliefs).
A pension plan.

Making a difference together with AstraZeneca
Are you driven by innovation in cancer treatment and eager to make a real impact At AstraZenecas Cell Therapy facility in Amsterdam we are developing next-generation TCR therapies targeting neoantigens in solid tumors. With a team of approximately 75 scientists we are advancing both fully individualised and shared neoantigen-targeting treatments to transform patient outcomes.

We recently moved into One Helix our brand-new high-tech research facility in Amsterdam Zuid located near the Amsterdam UMC. This state-of-the-art space is designed to accelerate breakthroughs in cell therapy. Join our team and help shape the future of cancer treatment.

Ready to grow your career in a driven innovative environment Apply now!
If you have any questions about this vacancy our Recruitment Team Karin Raadschelders / Caroline van Oppen is happy to answer your questions.
Contact: or by phone on 31(0)85 -.

We dont work with a fixed closing date: The vacancy will remain online until we have concluded the process.
Please apply immediately we start up the selection process straight away.

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