Supply Chain Robotics Lead

Supply Chain Technical Lead for Robotics External Supply and Technical Operations Support

Reporting to the Global Head forCell TherapyProcurement theSupply Chain Technical Lead for Roboticswill support the ongoing robotic platform project withinCell Therapy Technical Operations. This role willbe responsible fordriving supply strategy technical operations alignment and external supplier engagement to enable successful deployment of robotic capabilities supporting AstraZenecas cell therapy ambitions.

The position requires a strong combination ofglobal supply chain experiencetechnical cell therapy knowledge andoperational execution capability. The individual will work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure that advanced raw materials consumables and supplier capabilities are in place to support development and future manufacturing needs.

Key responsibilities

• Lead supply chain and technical operations support for thecell therapy robotics project ensuring alignment across timelines materials and operational requirements.

• Partner with internal technical manufacturing procurement and project teams to support implementation of robotic solutions within cell therapy operations.

• Engage with external suppliers toidentify assess develop and manage sources foradvanced raw materials consumables and enabling technologies.

• Work closely with suppliers to design and refine material and consumable solutions that meet AstraZenecas technical and operational requirements.

• Review assess and approvetechnical drawings and specifications for consumables ensuring alignment with process operational and quality requirements.

• Support commercial discussions with suppliers includingscopedefinition negotiation and procurement activities.

• Helpestablishrobust supply strategies for specialized materialsfor robotic and cell therapy workflows.

• Provide technical and operational input into materialselection process compatibility and supply readiness.

• Support forecasting planning and supply continuity for materials needed across development and operational activities.

• Assess supplier capabilities risks and long-term scalability to support future cell therapy manufacturing needs.

• Contribute to the development of external manufacturing and supply models that support AstraZenecas long-term cell therapy strategy.

• Drive effective collaboration across global and cross-functional teams to ensuretimelyexecution and issue resolution.

Required experience and qualifications

• Experience inglobal supply chain preferably withincell therapy or advanced biologics.

• Strong technical and operational background incell therapy manufacturingand/orcell therapy technical operations.

• Experience working withadvanced suppliers including development qualification negotiation and ongoing supplier management.

• Demonstrated ability to support the design sourcing and procurement of complex or specialized raw materials and consumables.

• Experience reviewing and approvingtechnical drawings specifications and design documentationfor consumables or specialized materials.

• Strong understanding of the operational needs associated with cell therapy processes and manufacturing platforms.

• Experience working across technical operational and commercial interfaces in a highly cross-functional environment.

• Ability to manage ambiguity and support evolving project needs in an innovative and rapidly developing area.

• Strong communication stakeholder management and collaboration skills.

Preferred experience

• Experience supportingautomationorrobotic platform implementationin aGMP development or advanced therapy environment.

• Familiarity with consumables strategyBOMplanning material forecasting and supplier readiness for specialized manufacturing systems.

• Experience working with external manufacturing partners or contract development and manufacturing organizations.

• Understanding ofsupply chain considerations for novel customized or platform-specific materials.