Associate Director, Translational Operations

AstraZeneca

Santa Monica, CA, US
Base: $135,058.40 - $202,587.00; bonus/equity: eli...
Hybrid (minimum of three days per week in-office)
Biospecimen logistics and analysis
Vendor relationship management
Clinical trial operations
AstraZeneca is seeking an Associate Director of Translational Operations in Santa Monica, CA, to manage vendor relationships and oversee human biospecimen logistics for clinical trials, particularly in cell therapy. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in biospecimen management, contract negotiation, and cross-functional team leadership

Job Summary

  • Lead biosample operations for cell therapy clinical trials, supporting clinical operations and managing external vendors to ensure high-quality and budget-compliant biospecimen logistics and analysis.
  • Negotiate and execute contracts (e.g., Master Services Agreements, Scope of Work/Work Orders, Data Transfer Agreements, etc.) working cross functionally with Clinical, Data Management, Legal, Procurement, and Finance teams.
  • The annual base pay for this position ranges from $135,058.40 - $202,587.00.

Matching Summary

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AstraZeneca is seeking an Associate Director of Translational Operations in Santa Monica, CA, to manage vendor relationships and oversee human biospecimen logistics for clinical trials, particularly in cell therapy. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in biospecimen management, contract negotiation, and cross-functional team leadership.

Salary

Base: $135,058.40 - $202,587.00; Bonus/Equity: eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards; Benefits: qualified retirement programs, paid time off, health, dental, and vision coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Biospecimen logistics and analysis
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Clinical trial operations
  • Cell therapy clinical trials
  • Human Biological Samples (HBS) management

Nice-to-have

  • Bold thinking and inspiring ideas
  • Courage, curiosity, and collaboration
  • Transforming cancer outcomes
  • Kindness alongside ambition

Key Requirements

  • BS with at least 8 years of relevant experience
  • MS with 5 years of relevant experience
  • PhD with 3 years of relevant experience
  • Vendor management and contract negotiation experience
  • Human biosample logistics experience
  • Familiarity with LIMS
  • Experience with biomarker assays

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