Cell Therapy Global Product Leader
Waltham, MA - USA
Job Summary
Typical Accountabilities:
Provides expertise through global project management or by managing the Scientific Project Management function
Inputs significantly to the regional Scientific Project Management strategy
Provides some input to the global Project Change Business Improvement and Strategy Management from a Scientific Project Management perspective
Leads guides evaluates and develops the team within own area of Scientific Project Management to ensure that the area achieves its objectives and complies with all relevant regulations and laws
Performance manages senior managers or identifies development opportunities of direct reports together with planning effectively for succession
Leads or oversees a diverse range of initiatives to improve quality compliance cost or speed of projects across AstraZeneca and where appropriate leads the development of new methodologies or process to provide business benefit
Leads the GPT for celltherapywhichis accountable to deliverand executea competitive development plan in thisindication.
Deliver critical development and commercial decisions coordinating across all GPT functions such decisions including but not being limited to Target Product Profile (TPP) investmentdecisionsand agreements with the business as well as external partners.
Shape high level visions for the program ensuring that business requirements are met withappropriate solutionsand ensure the GPT strategy is aligned with the global brand strategy across the brands life cycle.
Ensureprogramdelivery on-timeand on-budget and in adherence with quality and compliance standardswhile assessing the requirement to adjust plans based on new competitive intelligence or scientific advances.
Responsible for strong partnership with other GPTsTherapeuticArea leadership teams and strategyand global teams across the business.
Additionalresponsibilities with the CTU Portfolio Development & Operations function as well as the broader CTU may be assignedcommensuratewith the level.
Essential Qualifications:
MBA PharmD PhD M.D. stronglypreferred
Experience in management consulting venture capital private equity or finance and deep experience with clinical data and analysis preferred.
Expertiseand experience in some areas of the drug development process coupled with theappropriate regulatoryand commercial insights
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
Ability to interpret and communicate technical information into business language and in alignment with AZ business
Proventrack recordin deliveringhigh riskprogram/projects and decision making
Proven skills and experience of managing and controlling large budgets
Ability to convince and manage negotiations across a complex group
Fully conversant with science as it relates to the brandand broader cell therapy
Strong vision and excellent problem-solving skills passionate and have the drive to succeed
Entrepreneurial in the style of working and have the energy level to create and lead a group of motivated individuals
Ability to communicate and influence athigh levelswith both internal and external stakeholders
Proven ability to learnnew informationrapidly and effectively
The annual base pay for this position ranges from $251610 to $377415. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime 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). 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.
Date Posted
01-May-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.
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