VP Cell Therapy Solid Tumor Franchise Head
Gaithersburg, MD - USA
Job Summary
Typical Accountabilities:
Leads the Solid Tumor Cell Therapy Franchise by definingthe strategic direction and priorities of the portfolioand overseeing portfolio strategy execution by the Global Product Teams (GPTs).
Line managestheGPLs withinthe solid tumor portfolio providing effective leadership and coaching to create a high performing empowered GPTenvironmentwhile guidingand endorsing criticalGPT decisions e.g.Target Product Profile (TPP) investmentdecisionsand agreements with the business.
Serves assinglepoint of contact for all solid tumor cell therapy assetsfor internal and external stakeholders for example the Therapeutic Area Clinical Development Leads the Cell Therapy DiscoveryorganizationandCell Therapy Technical Operations.
Identifiesopportunities for the portfolio and drives decisions by coalescing diverse internal and external stakeholders interests.
Acts as an ambassador for AZ Cell Therapy and the solid tumor cell therapy portfolio with our internal partners and external collaborators with representatives from the scientific community and health authorities and in any interactions with health care practitioners and patients.
Ensureappropriate Governanceand Compliance and protect AZs RightsDataand Intellectual Property
Essential Qualifications:
MD/PhD or both with a minimum of 10 experience in industry.
Deep understanding of Oncology drug development
A deep and broad understanding of the global pharmaceutical industry and of the key value creating processes within the industry in particular designing development strategies through all stages of development andideallyUS/Global commercial launch experience
Experience leading Oncologyprojectsacrossdiscovery through to late phase development and working in a dynamic global environmentideallydemonstratedby having been successfully leading GPTs as GPL
Extensive leadership experience with excellent communication skills are
Date Posted
29-Apr-2026Closing Date
14-May-2026Our 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.
Required Experience:
Exec
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