Director, Operational Excellence- Cell Therapy Manufacturing

AstraZeneca

Base: $148k to $222k annually; bonus/equity: eligi...
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Lean six sigma black belt expertise
Cgmp and data integrity compliance
Value stream mapping and hoshin deployment
AstraZeneca is seeking a Director of Operational Excellence for its Cell Therapy Manufacturing division. The role involves leading operational strategies to improve productivity, safety, and compliance while fostering a culture of continuous improvement

Job Summary

  • The Director leads the network-wide Operational Excellence agenda for AstraZeneca's autologous Cell Therapy to eliminate waste across the vein-to-vein value stream.
  • This role requires deploying Hoshin strategy deployment to translate targets into a governed portfolio with clear owners, milestones, risks, and benefits.
  • The position offers an annual base pay ranging from $148,000 to $222,000 along with eligibility for short-term incentive bonuses and equity-based awards.

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AstraZeneca is seeking a Director of Operational Excellence for its Cell Therapy Manufacturing division. The role involves leading operational strategies to improve productivity, safety, and compliance while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Salary

Base: $148K to $222K annually; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for short-term incentives and equity-based awards; Benefits: Qualified retirement programs, paid time off, health, dental, and vision coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt expertise
  • cGMP and data integrity compliance
  • Value Stream Mapping and Hoshin deployment
  • MES/EBR system command
  • Cross-site program leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Influence without authority skills
  • Change leadership experience
  • Patient focus mindset
  • Analytics-driven decision making
  • Sustainable capability building

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or Life Sciences
  • 10+ years in GMP manufacturing
  • 5+ years leading programs
  • Recognized Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
  • Experience with MES/EBR/LIMS systems

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