Associate Director, Site Supply Chain

AstraZeneca; California (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca is seeking an Associate Director, Site Supply Chain for Cell Therapy Operations in California. The role oversees planning and site operations at Tarzana and Santa Monica facilities, aligning capacity, inventory, and throughput with production needs.

Responsibilities include end-to-end manufacturing planning, site-level capacity management, and leading changes for new processes and products. Strong collaboration across Manufacturing, Quality, and Global Supply Chain is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 8+ years of experience or Master's with 6+ years.
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Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing planning and site supply chain operations.
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Skills

Analytical

Leadership

Communication

Demand planning

Inventory management

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory tools

Demand planning tools

Job description

Role: Associate Director, Site Supply Chain at AstraZeneca Cell Therapy Operations, overseeing planning and site operations at Tarzana and Santa Monica facilities. Objectives include ensuring reliable production and supply of cell therapy products through strategic site planning, capacity utilization, and supply chain resilience. Responsibilities encompass end-to-end manufacturing planning, capacity management, change leadership for process and product introductions, and performance improvement via digital tools and governance. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, and Global Supply Chain teams, with a focus on optimizing inventory, throughput, and operational agility. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with 8+ years or Master's with 6+ years in supply chain or operations; at least 2+ years in site-level supply chain strategy, preferably within cell therapy or advanced therapies; proficiency with ERP, demand planning, and inventory tools; strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills. Preferred: over 10 years industry experience, advanced degree, certifications such as APICS/ASCM, in-depth knowledge of autologous cell therapy supply chains, digital planning implementations, and GMP manufacturing environments. Work setup: location-based in California with no explicit travel requirement specified.