Senior Director, Global Strategic Alignment Cell Therapy Platform

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangement

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Opportunities for medical innovation

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical company is looking for a Senior Director, Global Strategic Alignment Cell Therapy Platform in Barcelona. The role involves leading development of strategic plans, managing change initiatives, and ensuring coherence across functions. Ideal candidates will have at least 10 years of managerial experience in pharma or healthcare, advanced degrees in relevant fields, and strong leadership abilities. This is an in-office position requiring flexibility for individual needs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of managerial experience in Business Management or related roles in pharma or healthcare.
• Experience with cell-therapy development or platform management is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience operating across global environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of global strategic plans and initiatives.
• Drive alignment of strategic priorities across functions and geographies.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive organizational change for strategic implementation.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Change management

Education

Ph.D./MSc/MBA/BSc in science-related field or business administration

Job description

Senior Director, Global Strategic Alignment Cell Therapy Platform

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Posted: 23-Dec-2025  Closing: 11-Jan-2026

What You Will Do

• Lead the development and refinement of global strategic plans, collaborating with key stakeholders across functions and regions to translate corporate Cell Tx vision into actionable strategies, milestones, and initiatives worldwide.
• Drive alignment of strategic priorities across functions and geographies to ensure coherence, proper resource allocation, and maximize synergies while minimizing redundancies.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Therapeutic Area (TA) Heads, DRS leadership, and other key players within the AZ Cell Tx environment.
• Drive organizational change initiatives to support implementation of strategic priorities within the Cell Tx platform.
• Develop and manage change‑management strategies across DRS to communicate, implement, and manage adoption for successful execution.
• Maintain an entrepreneurial mindset, routinely predicting, identifying, generating, and evaluating alternatives to barriers in the business to keep the portfolio progressing to plan.
• Drive fiscal prudence while balancing operational effectiveness by pressure‑testing study budgets, minimizing spend, and crafting cost‑saving strategies, while building internal knowledge on clinical‑trial delivery.
• Lead cross‑functional and global business‑excellence initiatives to streamline or develop processes, speed execution, and remove barriers across DRS.
• Ensure all approaches comply with legal, compliance, and regulatory requirements.

What You Will Need to Have

• A degree in a science‑related field or business administration with a proven track record in pharma, biotech, or CROs (Ph.D., MSc, MBA, BSc). Experience with advanced therapies or complex clinical platforms is preferred.
• Experience with cell‑therapy development or platform management is a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years of managerial experience in Business Management, Alliance, Business Operations, or related roles within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Demonstrated experience operating across global, cross‑matrix environments.
• Experience managing multiple projects, delivering high‑quality results in fast‑paced, time‑sensitive settings.
• Strong analytical skills to synthesize complex information and derive actionable insights.
• Excellent leadership and influencing skills, with experience leading cross‑functional teams and driving change in dynamic environments.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, conveying complex ideas to diverse audiences.
• Strategic thinker with a results‑oriented mindset and passion for driving innovation and growth.

Working at Alexion

We’re inspired to think differently and create better outcomes, honoring integrity and dedication to improving lives affected by rare diseases. Our culture emphasizes an unparalleled employee experience, fostering a productive, engaging, and enjoyable workplace with world‑class leadership and innovation capabilities.

The Highest Standards

We operate with the highest ethical and integrity standards to earn trust from patients, physicians, and communities.

Diversity

We champion diversity in backgrounds and ideas, fostering an inclusive, high‑performing team that delivers extraordinary results.

Dedication

Our employees’ dedication fuels our focus on medical innovation, redefining life with rare diseases.

The role requires in‑office work 3 days a week, with flexibility balanced to respect individual needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative‑action employer, committed to inclusivity and fairness in all employment practices, and provides reasonable accommodations as needed. To discuss accommodations, contact [e-mail]. Alexion participates in E‑Verify.