Regional Operations Director, Cell Therapy, Patient Operations - Northeast

AstraZeneca; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca is seeking a Regional Operations Director (ROD) to lead its cell therapy regional teams across multiple therapeutic areas, ensuring site readiness and regulatory compliance. The role focuses on operationalizing cell therapy trials and products, developing regional strategies, and coordinating with clinical operations, manufacturing, and medical teams.

The successful candidate will manage cross-functional collaboration, lead change management, and perform regional market analysis

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 8+ years in cell therapy or healthcare operations.
• Minimum 5 years in leadership roles within cell therapy.
• Experience in operational strategy, process improvement, and regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead Associate Directors-Territory Operations Management (AD-TOMs) and regional teams.
• Establish relationships with healthcare providers and site partners; contribute to SOPs.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across clinical operations, manufacturing, supply chain and medical teams; lead change management.
• Perform regional market analysis and ensure site readiness and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Operational strategy

Process improvement

Regulated environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Business, IT, or Life Sciences

Tools

Quality management systems

Job description

Role:

Regional Operations Director (ROD) leading AstraZeneca's Cell Therapy regional teams, overseeing clinical and commercial site operations across multiple therapeutic areas including hematology, solid tumors, and rare diseases. Objectives include operationalizing AZ cell therapy trials and products, developing regional strategies, and ensuring site readiness and compliance.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities encompass managing Associate Directors-Territory Operations Management (AD-TOMs), establishing relationships with healthcare providers and site partners, contributing to SOPs, and supporting process improvements. The role requires leading cross-functional collaborations with clinical operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and medical teams, as well as leading change management and regional market analysis.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's in Nursing, Business, IT, or Life Sciences; 8+ years in cell therapy or healthcare operations; minimum 5 years in leadership roles within cell therapy; experience in operational strategy, process improvement, and regulated environments.

Preferred:

Knowledge of healthcare regulations, IT systems, and quality-control standards.

High-value specifics:

High-value specifics include extensive experience managing cell therapy programs, supporting clinical and commercial site activation, and working within regulated, matrix organizations.

Location & Travel:

The position is remote, based in the Northeastern US, with up to 50% domestic and international travel.