Global Lead, Cell Therapy Clinical Supply & Logistics

AstraZeneca plc; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term incentive bonuses

Equity-based awards

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement programs

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc is seeking an experienced Associate Director, Clinical Supply Logistics and Distribution for Cell Therapy in Gaithersburg, MD. You will design and lead the global clinical supply model for off-the-shelf cell therapies, ensuring timely, compliant patient dosing across sites and regions.

Responsibilities include development of supply architectures, inventory planning, depot strategy, and end-to-end execution from study startup through completion, with strong cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (supply chain, life sciences, engineering, business administration).
• 8+ years of experience in clinical supply chain management with global startup/execution exposure.
• Experience leading activities across multiple studies, geographies, or programs in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the end-to-end clinical supply strategy for allogeneic and in vivo programs.
• Lead order management, fulfillment, inventory, and site coordination across geographies.
• Oversee packaging, labeling, depot strategy, and cold chain requirements for IMP delivery.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Influencing skills

Strategic thinking

Global operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Life Sciences, Engineering, Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Job description

AstraZeneca plc is seeking an experienced Associate Director, Clinical Supply Logistics and Distribution for Cell Therapy in Gaithersburg, MD. You will design and lead the global clinical supply model for off-the-shelf cell therapies, ensuring timely, compliant patient dosing across sites and regions.

Responsibilities include development of supply architectures, inventory planning, depot strategy, and end-to-end execution from study startup through completion, with strong cross-functional