Cell Therapy Business Planning and Operations (BPO)
About The Position
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for serious diseases. The Cell Therapy Unit (CTU) aims to realize the full potential of cell therapy for patients worldwide, managing the value chain from discovery to commercialization. This role supports the Cell Therapy Leadership Team and subfunctions, driving operational excellence, process improvements, strategic planning, and fostering internal and external partnerships. The position reports to the COO Leader of Cell Therapy.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- 5+ years pharmaceutical experience
- Shaping, developing & efficiently implementing plans
- Strong organizational skills and a high degree of attention to detail
- Project and process management expertise
- Understanding of forecasts, budgets, financial processes and tools
- Understanding of the pharmaceutical business (including development)
- Cross-functional team experience
- Experience in leading through influence in a matrix organization
- Experience in strategic planning processes and tools
- Strong interpersonal, communication (written and oral), organizational, relationship building, and consulting skills
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree or PhD is preferred
- Broad experience across multiple areas of Cell Therapy
- Experience in an alliance or strategic partnership
- Experience in translating business needs into a coordinated plan from cross-functional senior leadership team
- Results-orientation with ability to develop creative and simple solutions to sophisticated problems
Responsibilities
- Provide operational support to CT Vice Presidents of subfunctional groups to enhance goal clarity, engagement, and organizational efficiency.
- Ensure alignment of activities and key messages between Leadership Team members, colleagues, and external leaders.
- Organize and drive Leadership Team Meetings (virtual and face-to-face), including objective setting, agenda, logistics, meeting management, and documenting outcomes and action items.
- Partner with the Communications Lead to plan and organize CT events such as Townhalls, site visits, and speaking engagements.
- Own the development of the annual scorecard and priorities for assigned functions.
- Oversee monthly and quarterly updates, communicating them to the Oncology R&D Leadership and Senior Executive Team as appropriate.
- Partner with CT Leadership of assigned functions on long-term strategy and vision.
- Partner with HR and Communications to ensure departmental efficiency and a positive work environment.
- Partner with Finance on financial planning, including contributions during mid-term and long-term planning financial cycles.
- Support and drive the AI and IT Strategy in collaboration with appropriate leadership.
- Build cross-functional relationships with key partners across the organization.
- Oversee performance and progress across all functions aligned to Cell Therapy within AstraZeneca.
Benefits
- Qualified retirement programs
- Paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves)
- Health coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Eligibility for various incentives
- Opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses
- Equity-based awards for salaried roles
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
