Director, External Manufacturing, Viral Vector Technical Lead

AstraZeneca

Gaithersburg, MD, US
Base: $180,740.80 - $271,111.20; bonus/equity: sho...
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Viral vector cmc expertise
Cdmo partnerships
Gmp compliance
AstraZeneca is seeking a strategic Director, External Manufacturing, Viral Vector Technical Lead to oversee their external manufacturing network for viral vectors and plasmids, essential for their Cell Therapy portfolio. The role demands extensive experience in viral vector manufacturing, strong leadership, and program management skills to ensure compliance and operational excellence

Job Summary

  • AstraZeneca is seeking a strategic, execution-focused Director, External Manufacturing, Viral Vector Technical Lead to lead our external manufacturing network for viral vectors and plasmids in support of our growing Cell Therapy portfolio.
  • 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.
  • In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program.

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AstraZeneca is seeking a strategic Director, External Manufacturing, Viral Vector Technical Lead to oversee their external manufacturing network for viral vectors and plasmids, essential for their Cell Therapy portfolio. The role demands extensive experience in viral vector manufacturing, strong leadership, and program management skills to ensure compliance and operational excellence.

Salary

Base: $180,740.80 - $271,111.20; Bonus/Equity: short-term incentive bonus and equity-based long-term incentive program; Benefits: 401(k), paid vacation/holidays/leaves, medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • viral vector CMC expertise
  • CDMO partnerships
  • GMP compliance
  • technical stewardship
  • process development and tech transfer

Nice-to-have

  • influencing without authority
  • problem-solving under pressure
  • digital and analytics tools
  • sustainability focus

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years biopharmaceutical experience
  • 5+ years managing external manufacturing/CDMOs
  • Advanced degree in relevant scientific field
  • Proven viral vector tech transfer track record

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