Cell Therapy Territory Operations Manager Regional Cell Therapy Operations Lead (mfd)

AstraZeneca; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A biopharmaceutical company in Hamburg is seeking a Cell Therapy Territory Operations Manager to oversee operations for treating cancer through cell therapy. This role will manage relationships with treatment centers and ensure compliance with best practices, overseeing training and operational guidance. The successful applicant should have at least 8 years in cell therapy, strong leadership skills, and fluency in German and English. The position offers an engaging work environment and development opportunities.

Leistungen

Personalized development opportunities

Collaborative office space

Inclusive work environment

Qualifikationen

• 8 years in cell therapy with progressive leadership roles.
• Deep knowledge of cell therapy standards, regulations and workflows.
• Experience managing external providers and contracts.

Aufgaben

• Drive initiatives across clinical and commercial cell therapy from development through post-market.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with treatment centers and external partners.
• Design and deliver training for healthcare professionals (HCPs).

Kenntnisse

Cost Accounting

Fund Management

General Management

Facilities Management

Domestic

Airlines

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant or MD

Tools

CRM tools like Salesforce

Jobbeschreibung

In AstraZeneca’s Cell Therapy division we follow the science to explore and innovate. We are working towards treating, preventing, modifying and even curing some of the world’s most complex diseases. We have the potential to grow our pipeline and positively impact the lives of patients around the world. We are committed to making a difference and have built our business around our passion for science. Now we are fusing data and technology with the latest scientific innovations to achieve the next wave of breakthroughs.

The Cell Therapy Territory Operations Manager (TOM) / Regional Cell Therapy Operations Lead (m / f / d) is a regional expert supporting Patient Operations and project teams in cell therapy. As a senior technical leader the role sets and implements compliant policies and standards for treatment centers, partners with Regional Operations Directors (RODs) on site strategy, leads research and internal reporting and maintains up-to-date best practices.

The role expands AZ’s cell therapy footprint in oncology by building patient‑centered service lines and leading complex engagements with site leadership and frontline providers. It delivers operational and clinical guidance for trials and commercial products, leads site activation and provides ongoing operational quality and clinical oversight post‑activation. The TOM is a field regional role reporting to a Regional Operations Director (ROD).

We are looking for a

Cell Therapy Territory Operations Manager / Regional Cell Therapy Operations Lead (m / f / d)

Your Impactful Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Drive initiatives across clinical and commercial cell therapy from development through post‑market.

Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) influencing strategy governance and cross‑functional execution at local and multi‑country levels.

Partner with internal teams (Program Management, QA, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Compliance, Sales / Marketing).

Site Engagement & Service Lines

Build and maintain strong relationships with treatment centers and external partners (PIs, physicians, nursing, apheresis, cell therapy labs).

Establish patient‑centered service lines and operational standards.

Operational Excellence

Ensure compliance with regulatory / accreditation standards (e.g. FACT); maintain audit readiness.

Oversee raw material collection, product receipt / storage / distribution / infusion and COI / COC processes.

Lead site activation using risk‑based tools for certification, training and monitoring.

Respond to SOP deviations and manage quality records (Deviations, CAPA, Change Control).

Training & Workflow Development

Design and deliver training for HCPs (PIs, MDs, nursing, apheresis, lab staff).

Lead cross‑functional meetings to develop patient / product workflows for trials and commercial products.

Collaboration & Logistics

Act as primary liaison for operational readiness; align logistics with Supply Chain.

Manage regional account changes and site logistics with Cell Therapy Hub.

Provide exemplary customer service and foster strong business relationships.

Travel : Up to 50%.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant or MD or equivalent.
• 8 years in cell therapy with progressive leadership roles.
• Deep knowledge of cell therapy standards, regulations and workflows.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time within budget and to quality standards.
• Experience managing external providers and contracts.
• Advanced scientific degree or certifications (e.g. PMP, CPHQ).
• Broad understanding of patient operations, manufacturing interfaces, quality, regulatory and market access.
• Experience across academic and sponsor settings including multi‑country operations.
• Exposure to early‑phase delivery and multiple therapeutic areas.
• Familiarity with CRM tools like Salesforce.
• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken).

What You Can Look Forward To

• An exciting pipeline and innovative products.
• Personalized development opportunities with a strong focus on lifelong learning.
• A culture of trust, appreciation and room to contribute within a passionate team.
• Office space in the heart of Hamburg designed for collaborative, flexible and agile working.

A diverse inclusive and bias‑free work environment committed to the Charta der Vielfalt where differences are not only welcomed but actively encouraged. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates.

A sustainable company aiming to become carbon negative across the entire value chain by 2030.

If you’re interested in this challenging and rewarding opportunity we look forward to receiving your application via our online tool!

Closing Date

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds with as wide a range of perspectives as possible and harnessing industry‑leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non‑discrimination in employment (and recruitment) as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

Key Skills

• Cost Accounting
• Fund Management
• General Management
• Facilities Management
• Domestic
• Airlines

Employment Type: Full-Time