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AstraZeneca · Biotechnology

Senior Specialist, Cell Therapy Vein-to-Vein Process Excellence & Quality Operations

  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • On-site
  • Full-time
  • Senior & Principal
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EmploymentFull-time
DeadlineCloses Nov 11, 2026

The role

At AstraZeneca Cell Therapy, we are building the capabilities required to deliver complex, personalized therapies through a highly coordinated, patient-centered operating model. As we strengthen our Vein-to-Vein Operations, we are increasing our focus on standardized execution, patient and product traceability, proactive exception management, operational performance, and quality.

The Senior Specialist, Cell Therapy V2V Process Excellence & Quality Operations will support the implementation, standardization, and continuous improvement of scalable Vein-to-Vein processes across the patient and product journey. The role will translate approved operating models and process standards into practical workflows, controlled documentation, performance measures, and improvement initiatives that enable consistent, compliant, and inspection-ready execution. Working across Vein-to-Vein Operations, Quality, Manufacturing, Clinical Operations, Digital, Trade Compliance, treatment sites, and external logistics partners, you will identify process gaps, strengthen operational controls, and support clinical-to-commercial growth.

Date Posted

03-Nov-2026

Closing Date

10-Nov-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

What you need

Accountabilities

  • Implement and continuously improve assigned end-to-end Vein-to-Vein processes across the patient and product journey, in alignment with approved process standards and governance.
  • Develop and maintain clear, controlled process maps, business rules, playbooks, templates, decision trees, RACIs, SOPs, and work instructions.
  • Embed GxP, GDP, quality-by-design, and inspection-readiness expectations into V2V operational processes and documentation.
  • Partner with Quality and operational stakeholders on deviation investigations, root-cause analysis, CAPA development and implementation, change controls, risk assessments, and effectiveness checks, within assigned responsibilities.
  • Analyze recurring deviations, exceptions, handoff failures, and operational trends; distinguish isolated execution issues from systemic process gaps; and recommend sustainable improvements.
  • Maintain and improve operational controls that protect Chain of Identity and Chain of Custody, including defined handoffs, verification points, escalation pathways, and exception-management requirements.
  • Conduct documented process-readiness and gap assessments for new products, treatment sites, countries, logistics lanes, and service models, and track identified actions to closure.
  • Support clinical-to-commercial transition and launch readiness by ensuring processes, documentation, training, quality controls, and escalation mechanisms are established and operationally executable.
  • Partner with Digital and business stakeholders to translate process needs into business requirements and support testing, deployment, and adoption of V2V capabilities.
  • Promote a patient-centered quality culture in which risks and potential issues are identified, escalated, and addressed proactively.

Essential Skills/Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in biopharma, cell therapy, pharmaceutical supply chain, quality operations, process excellence, or another regulated operational environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in process mapping, process optimization, structured root-cause analysis, deviation and CAPA support, risk assessment, or continuous improvement.
  • Working knowledge of GMP, GDP, GxP, controlled documentation, and inspection-readiness requirements.
  • Experience translating complex operational requirements into clear processes, standards, procedures, and business requirements.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, facilitation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and influence Operations, Quality, Digital, Manufacturing, Clinical, and external partners in a matrix environment.

Desirable Skills/Experience

  • Experience in cell therapy, autologous supply chain, personalized medicine, or another patient-specific operating model.
  • Knowledge of patient and order orchestration, cold-chain logistics, and COI/COC traceability.
  • Experience supporting commercial launch readiness, clinical-to-commercial transition, or global network expansion.
  • Lean or Six Sigma training or certification.
  • Experience with FMEA, process governance, SOP/WI frameworks, digital capability deployment, and process-controlled change.
  • Experience with Excel, Power BI, Visio, Smartsheet, or similar process and analytics tools.

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $89K to $134K. 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. *This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

Pay and benefits

$89,000 – $134,000 a year

Employer provided
How this compares
  • Qualified retirement programs

  • Paid time off

  • Health coverage

  • Dental coverage

  • Vision coverage

  • Short-term incentive bonuses

Where you'll work

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How the pay compares

This role's midpoint is 17% above the US median for Quality Operations & Batch Release roles at this level.

This roleEmployer provided

$89,000 to $134,000 a year

Senior & Principal roles in the US12 roles publishing pay

Middle half $93,000 to $105,875, median $95,500
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This role$89,000—$134,000
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GMP and compliance: 3 linesLab testing and methods: 2 linesDocumentation and SOPs: 8 linesInvestigations and CAPA: 3 linesQuality systems and risk: 3 linesData and digital systems: 1 lineCollaboration and leadership: 5 linesGMPLab testingDocumentationInvestigationsQuality systemsData systemsTeamwork
  • Documentation and SOPs8
  • Collaboration and leadership5
  • GMP and compliance3
  • Investigations and CAPA3
  • Quality systems and risk3
  • Lab testing and methods2
  • Data and digital systems1

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