Regional Operations Director – Cell Therapy, Patient Operations

AstraZeneca

. Lead and manage Associate Directors – Territory Operations Management assigned to the region .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • United StatesLead💰 $171,622 - $257,433 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operational strategy development and execution within cell therapy, alongside strong leadership and change management capabilities. Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and maintain compliance in regulated environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cell Therapy LeadershipOperational Strategy DevelopmentChange ManagementHealthcare Regulations UnderstandingMatrix Organization Experience

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Hard Skills

Operational PlanningProcess Maturity AssessmentSOP DevelopmentMarket AnalysisPatient Care Enhancement

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentorshipRelationship BuildingProblem SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Complex IT SystemsHealthcare Scheduling PortalsSupply Chain Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in NursingBachelor's Degree in BusinessBachelor's Degree in ITBachelor's Degree in Life Sciences

Industry Keywords

Cell TherapyHealthcare EnvironmentPharmaceutical IndustryRegulatory StandardsQuality Control

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage Associate Directors – Territory Operations Management assigned to the region
Oversee expansion of AstraZeneca cell therapy territories and alignment on company-wide goals across clinical and commercial products
Provide subject matter expertise in operational, clinical, and site infrastructure for cell therapy trials and commercial products
Lead regional cross-functional activities with internal partners
Develop and implement regional operational plans, targets, and activation forecasts
Build and maintain relationships with site partners, healthcare professionals, and regional stakeholders
Contribute to SOPs and guidance documents and ensure site quality parameters are met
Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development for team members
Lead business change management and conduct process maturity assessments for site activation and post-activation
Analyze regional market and site dynamics and identify opportunities, roadblocks, and solutions across therapeutic areas
Collaborate with Clinical Operations, SMM, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Medical, IT leadership, and other teams to operationalize cell therapy products and prepare sites
Drive continuous improvements and solutions enhancing patient care throughout the cell therapy product lifecycle
Present patient operational reports and regional plans to senior management
Maintain knowledge of and follow activation goals, processes, regulatory standards, compliance, procedures, and company values

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Business, IT, or Life Sciences, or equivalent experience
8+ years of experience working within a Cell Therapy Program as an Operational Champion/Other, in a healthcare/pharmaceutical environment, directly working with patients and/or healthcare providers
Minimum 5 years of experience working in a Cell Therapy leadership role
Ability to develop and execute operational strategies in cell therapy
Change management experience and ability to resolve complex problems promptly
Flexibility to provide support outside regular business hours for emergent patient cases
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 50%
Understanding of the healthcare customer environment and hospital regulations
Experience working in a matrix organization with complex IT systems or portals supporting customer service, healthcare scheduling, supply chain management, and call centers
Familiarity with heavily regulated, quality-control environments and strict SOPs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term incentive bonuses
Equity-based awards for salaried roles
Qualified retirement programs
Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and leaves
Health coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Flexible benefits offering
Professional development and personal development opportunities