Director, External Manufacturing, Viral Vector Technical Lead

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Gaithersburg, MD, US
Base: $180,740.80 - $271,111.20; bonus/equity: sho...
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Viral vector cmc/manufacturing expertise
Cdmo partnerships
Gmp compliance at cdmos
** AstraZeneca is seeking a Director, External Manufacturing, Viral Vector Technical Lead to manage external manufacturing partnerships for their Cell Therapy portfolio. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in viral vector manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and the ability to ensure compliance and operational excellence. **

Job Summary

  • This leader will own end‑to‑end CDMO partnerships aligning external execution with AstraZeneca’s business objectives to deliver reliable, cost‑effective supply and technical robustness across preclinical, clinical, and commercial stages.
  • Partner with QA to ensure GMP compliance at CDMOs.
  • Build long‑term, trust‑based partnerships with CDMOs and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders (CTDO, CMC, QA, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Finance) to drive aligned decisions.

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Match Score: 75

** AstraZeneca is seeking a Director, External Manufacturing, Viral Vector Technical Lead to manage external manufacturing partnerships for their Cell Therapy portfolio. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in viral vector manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and the ability to ensure compliance and operational excellence. **

Salary

Base: $180,740.80 - $271,111.20; Bonus/Equity: short-term incentive bonus opportunity, equity-based long-term incentive program; Benefits: 401(k) plan, paid vacation and holidays, paid leaves, health benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Viral vector CMC/manufacturing expertise
  • CDMO partnerships
  • GMP compliance at CDMOs
  • Process development and tech transfer
  • Supply assurance and operations

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic vendor management
  • Continuous improvement and innovation
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Problem-solving under pressure

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years in biopharmaceuticals
  • 5+ years managing external manufacturing/CDMOs
  • Advanced degree (PhD or MS preferred)
  • Proven track record of tech transfer and commercial readiness

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