Associate Director, Cell Therapy Territory Operations Manager
Company: AstraZeneca
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: January 13, 2026
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Job Description:
In AstraZenecas Cell Therapy division, we follow the science to
explore and innovate. We are working towards treating, preventing,
modifying, and even curing some of the worlds most complex
diseases. We have the potential to grow our pipeline and positively
impact the lives of patients around the world. We are committed to
making a difference and have built our business around our passion
for science. Now we are fusing data and technology with the latest
scientific innovations to achieve the next wave of breakthroughs.
The Associate Director – Territory Operations Manager (AD-TOM) is a
regional expert supporting Patient Operations and project teams in
cell therapy. As a senior technical leader, the role sets and
implements compliant policies and standards for treatment centers,
partners with Regional Operations Directors (RODs) on site
strategy, leads research and internal reporting, and maintains
up-to-date best practices. The role expands AZ’s cell therapy
footprint in oncology by building patient-centered service lines
and leading complex engagements with site leadership and frontline
providers. It delivers operational and clinical guidance for trials
and commercial products, leads site activation, and provides
ongoing operational, quality, and clinical oversight
post-activation. The AD-TOM is a field, regional role supporting
the Greater Gulf territory (with preference for candidate to be
based in TX, LA, NC or TN) and will report to a Regional Operations
Director (ROD). You Will: Lead and support strategic initiatives
across clinical and commercial cell therapy from development to
post-market. Be a key leader within Internal AZ teams (Program
Management, QA, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Medical Affairs,
Market Access, Compliance, Sales/Marketing). Establish service
lines with external partners (PIs, Physicians, Nursing, Apheresis,
Cell Therapy Lab, other HCPs/leadership). Serve as SME, driving
decisions and projects at multi-country/local levels; influence
strategy, governance, and cross-functional execution. Acts as the
technical expert and authoritative source of knowledge in cell
therapy workflows and brings expertise to site interactions. Build
and maintain relationships with stakeholders at assigned Sites.
Operate within regulatory/accreditation standards (e.g., FACT)
ensuring compliance, audit readiness, and continuous improvement.
Guide clinical workflows; ensure standards; advance apheresis
excellence; optimize product handling; inform health outcomes. Act
as primary operations readiness liaison; collaborate with Supply
Chain to align logistics and site needs. Provide exemplary customer
service while building business relations with clinical/operational
leaders. Lead cross-functional meetings to develop product/patient
workflows for trials and future commercial products. Maintain
strong collaboration with Program Management, SMM, Supply Chain,
Manufacturing, Quality, Medical, Commercial, Cell Therapy Hub, to
manage customer centers and clinical care for the portfolio.
Oversee operational/clinical aspects of raw material collection,
product receipt/storage/distribution/infusion, and COI/COC. Design
and deliver training to PIs, MD, Nursing Staff, Apheresis, and Cell
Therapy Laboratory and Coordinator staff Lead Site activation using
risk-based tools for certification, training, and monitoring. Train
Site HCPs on product needs; ensure COI/COC access for trained
individuals with Cell Therapy Hub. Oversee Site logistics and
manage regional account changes with Cell Therapy Hub. Respond to
SOP deviations with expertise and collegiality. Support/own quality
records (Deviations, CAPA, Change Control) with Cell Therapy Hub
and QA. Travel up to 50%. You Have: Bachelor’s degree (Nursing,
Physician Assistant or related discipline) with thorough
knowledge/hands-on experience in Cell Therapy. 8 years experience
in cell therapy with progressive leadership. Expertise in service
lines (infrastructure, resourcing, costs, quality metrics). Proven
delivery to timelines, cost, and quality; collaboration with
internal/external providers. Excellent knowledge of cell therapy
standards/regulations. Experience selecting/overseeing external
providers and developing contracts. Nice to Have: Advanced
scientific degree; broad understanding across patient operations,
manufacturing interfaces, quality, regulatory, market access;
project management experience. Program/Quality qualifications
(e.g., PMP, CPHQ). Experience across academic/Sponsor settings and
countries. Early-phase delivery across product lifecycle and
multiple therapeutic areas. Salesforce or similar CRM experience.
The annual base pay for this position ranges from $150,000 to
$225,000. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an
opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based
awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits
offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e.,
vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and
vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable
plans.
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