Head of Cell Therapy External Science & Strategy

AstraZeneca GmbH; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 125,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca is seeking a senior leader to drive external scientific engagement and strategy for its cell therapy portfolio. You will shape partnerships, ESPs, IITs, and congress plans, translating external insights into portfolio decisions and study designs.

You will collaborate across Clinical Development, Translational Science, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, and Operations to optimize trial delivery and scientific leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience synthesizing external scientific and clinical insights into recommendations.
• Ability to influence R&D strategy and portfolio decisions.
• Engage with external experts and scientific societies.

Responsibilities

• Lead External Scientific Panels and academic partnerships with defined objectives.
• Develop engagement plans with experts and strategic partners.
• Translate external insights into strategy and actions.

Skills

Strategy consulting

Business intelligence

Competitive intelligence

Scientific strategy

Stakeholder management

External partnerships

Project management

Problem solving

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

Life Sciences degree

Advanced degree (PhD/MD/etc.)

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

AstraZeneca is seeking a senior leader to drive external scientific engagement and strategy for its cell therapy portfolio. You will shape partnerships, ESPs, IITs, and congress plans, translating external insights into portfolio decisions and study designs.

You will collaborate across Clinical Development, Translational Science, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, and Operations to optimize trial delivery and scientific leadership.