Director of Discovery PM — Cell Therapy

AstraZeneca GmbH; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca seeks a Director of Discovery Project Management, Cell Therapy Autoimmune, to co‑own the execution of next‑generation programs and translate groundbreaking science into meaningful patient outcomes in Cambridge, MA.

You will lead cross‑functional teams across discovery, leverage AI tools for planning and risk analysis, and partner with bioscience leaders to ensure timely delivery through key development milestones in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with minimum 10 years' experience.
• Significant project management experience in pharma/biotech.
• Strong understanding of autoimmune biology and drug development.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery-project execution across cross-functional teams.
• Co-own scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and milestones.
• Facilitate governance reviews and decision-making processes.
• Prepare updates and dashboards for leadership.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Navigate ambiguity

PM methodologies

AI-enabled project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (PhD, MSc, MBA)

Tools

PLANIT

Job description

AstraZeneca seeks a Director of Discovery Project Management, Cell Therapy Autoimmune, to co‑own the execution of next‑generation programs and translate groundbreaking science into meaningful patient outcomes in Cambridge, MA.

You will lead cross‑functional teams across discovery, leverage AI tools for planning and risk analysis, and partner with bioscience leaders to ensure timely delivery through key development milestones in a hybrid work setting.