Associate Director Manufacturing

2 weeks ago


Rockville, United States AstraZeneca Full time

Join us at AstraZeneca as an Associate Director Manufacturing at our cell therapy facility in Rockville, Maryland, the newest addition to our global supply network. We aim to make a direct impact on patients by delivering life-saving cell therapies. This is your chance to break new ground and leave a collective legacy We are investing in internal capabilities across our R&D and manufacturing organizations to help us realize our ambition to discover and deliver next-generation cellular therapies.

What you will do:

  • Manage operations related to the production of cell therapy products, ensuring adherence to the current Code of the Federal Regulations (CFR's) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP's).
  • Manage production operations with an emphasis on quality, safety, and delivery of cell therapies to supply plan.
  • Investigate and resolve problems, identify and implement process improvements, and manage the training and development of personnel.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Minimum BS/BA degree required in biological sciences, engineering, or biotechnology/life sciences
  • Minimum 7 years of work experience in clinical or commercial biologics or cell therapy manufacturing under cGMP.
  • Knowledgeable of the current Code of the Federal Regulations (CFR's) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP's)
  • Sufficient understanding of processes, systems, and equipment to troubleshoot problems and provide solutions to senior management
  • Expert knowledge of electronic quality systems
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exist
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
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  • Strong leadership skills
  • Excellent communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in autologous cell therapy manufacturing
  • Minimum 5 years prior supervisory or management experience preferred.


At AstraZeneca, we are driven by innovation and our commitment to improving lives. We are a diverse, multigenerational team of experts connected across the globe. We interpret the science, connecting it with the business need to apply manufacturing excellence. We foster an encouraging, positive environment where ideas are welcomed and rewarded. If you want to make a big impact, this is the place for you. Our contribution to life-changing medicines is why people have been here for decades. We do it for the patients.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join us in our mission to deliver life-changing medicines

Date Posted
24-Apr-2024

Closing Date
07-May-2024Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.

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