Senior Director - Drug Product & Packaging Tech Transfer

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

125d • $179,000 - $269,000

About The Position

The Senior Director, Drug Product and Packaging Tech Transfer is a high-profile senior leadership position that demands both world-class technical expertise and exceptional leadership. You will set the vision for a global team, champion best practices, and inspire change at scale, directly contributing to AstraZeneca’s mission to deliver medicines that transform lives. As part of our Global Technical Operations team, you’ll operate at the intersection of technology and leadership, where your strategic direction and ability to motivate high-performing teams will ensure the successful qualification and transfer of complex drug products. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to collaborate across a diverse global network, influence senior stakeholders, and establish forward-thinking solutions that strengthen global supply chains and deliver breakthrough therapies.

Requirements

• PhD in a scientific field.
• 15+ years of experience within GMP development, logistics, scale-up, and/or manufacturing in biopharma.
• Deep technical expertise, with proven proficiency in biologics, drug product transfers, validation, global supply chains, and operational excellence.
• Extensive strategic leadership experience, with evidence of building, developing, and managing senior teams at scale.

Nice To Haves

• Deep knowledge of Biologics Process development.
• Experience with paperless and fully digitized Technical Transfer process.
• Certification in Lean or Project/Portfolio Management.
• Expertise in temperature-controlled transport and logistics qualification.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic direction for drug product and packaging tech transfer projects, leading, mentoring, and inspiring a global team of senior technical professionals.
• Serve as a visible and influential leader, establishing priorities, building consensus, and fostering an environment of accountability and innovation across multiple functions and geographies.
• Implement frameworks for high performance, professional development, and continuous improvement, driving engagement throughout the organization.
• Build strong partnerships with design, engineering, quality, supply chain, and regulatory teams, engaging stakeholders to deliver seamless tech transfer solutions.
• Lead cross-functional, matrix teams to implement global best practices, including sustainable packaging and digital transformation initiatives.
• Advocate and execute state-of-the-art technical solutions in drug product validation, fill-finish, process optimization, and shipping qualification.
• Oversee compliance with regulatory, GDP, and industry standards, modernizing and streamlining business processes using lean, risk-based methodologies.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid leaves
• Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees