Cell Therapy Patient Operations - Associate Director, Territory Operations Managemen

AstraZeneca

Cell therapy site operations leadership
Chain of identity and custody management
Raw material collection and infusion oversight
This role shapes how cutting-edge cell therapy portfolios reach patients across a regional network of healthcare centers by leading site operations readiness and designing reliable workflows

Job Summary

  • This role shapes how cutting-edge cell therapy portfolios reach patients across a regional network of healthcare centers by leading site operations readiness and designing reliable workflows.
  • You will provide expert oversight on the entire chain of identity and custody while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including nursing, laboratory, pharmacy, and quality leaders.
  • The position requires up to 50% travel to engage sites, strengthen partnerships, and support operational excellence within a fast-moving, collaborative team culture.

Matching Summary

This role shapes how cutting-edge cell therapy portfolios reach patients across a regional network of healthcare centers by leading site operations readiness and designing reliable workflows.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Cell therapy site operations leadership
  • Chain of Identity and Custody management
  • Raw material collection and infusion oversight
  • Cross-functional workflow design
  • Site activation and risk-based training
  • SOP deviation and CAPA resolution

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with advanced biologics therapies
  • Deep familiarity with hospital infusion centers
  • Exceptional communication and relationship building
  • Fluency in English and Italian languages
  • Track record of driving operational excellence

Key Requirements

  • Proven experience leading site activation for complex therapies
  • Expertise in COI/COC systems and traceability
  • Hands-on experience with quality systems (Deviations, CAPA)
  • Ability to design and deliver HCP training programs
  • Strong capability in cross-functional leadership

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