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Lead Cell Therapy Specialist

AstraZeneca


Job Location:

Los Angeles, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 81992 - 122989
Posted: 26 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 23 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

In this role you will lead and coordinate daily manufacturing execution ensuring personnel materials equipment documentation and cleanroom areas are ready before operations begin. You will driveright first time executionby providing real-time technical mentorship coaching and troubleshooting support during production runs. This position also plays a significant role in maintaining schedule adherence supporting shift handovers advancing risks in real time and partnering cross-functionally withManufacturing Quality MSAT Process Development Supply Chain and Facilities and Engineering. Youll also support training deviation investigations CAPAs process documentation updates and continuous improvement efforts that help strengthen operational readiness and future commercial success.
Minimum Requirements
  • Education and experience: High School Diploma with at least5 yearsof relevant cell therapy pharmaceutical biotech or GMP manufacturing experience or a Bachelors degree with at least3 yearsof relevant experience
  • GMP experience: Experience working in acGMP manufacturing environment
  • Technical skills: Experience withaseptic technique cleanroom behavior cell culture operations and single-use technologies
  • Leadership capability: Proven ability to lead work on the manufacturing floor and guide team members during execution
  • Documentation and quality knowledge: Strong understanding ofSOPs batch records production records and quality systems
  • Problem escalation: Ability to recognize deviations from accepted practice and advance appropriately
  • Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Work style: Strong attention to detail accountability and ability to thrive in a regulated fast-paced and changing manufacturing environment
  • Collaboration: Skilled at working effectively across Manufacturing Quality MSAT Process Development Supply Chain and Facilities and Engineering

Working Conditions
  • Cleanroom environment: Ability to work in a cleanroom environment requiring gowning
  • Physical demands:Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive movements reaching bending and careful handling of materials or equipment
  • Lifting and handling: Required to carry and lift up to30 poundsdaily and push or pull up to50 poundsdaily
  • Specialized environments: May work around strong magnets niche manufacturing equipment human blood products biological materials vapor phase liquid nitrogen or cryogenic materials
  • Schedule flexibility: Ability to work assigned shifts weekends holidays and overtime as the need arises by the manufacturing schedule
  • Compliance expectations: Must follow all safety contamination control gowning documentation andcGMPrequirements

Preferred Background
  • Cell therapy expertise: Priority experience incell therapy manufacturing
  • Manufacturing readiness: Experience supportingtechnology transferand GMP clinical or commercial manufacturing operations
  • Training and coaching: Experience training or mentor team members in GMP processes
  • Quality systems support: Experience supporting deviation investigationsCAPAs change controls SOP revisions or batch record improvements
  • Systems familiarity: Experience with paper and electronic batch records manufacturing execution systems inventory systems or quality management systems
  • Decision-making: Proven ability to make timely decisions manage competing priorities and know when to intensify
  • Independence: Able to work with minimal direction while setting daily priorities for self and others


Ready to make an impact in sophisticated cell therapy manufacturing Apply today and help lead the execution quality and teamwork that bring innovative therapies closer to patients.

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $81992.80 - 122989.20. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentivesan opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs paid time off (i.e. vacation holiday and leaves) as well as health dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Date Posted

24-Jul-2026

Closing Date

06-Aug-2026

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.


Required Experience:

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