Associate Director, Sourcing & Procurement Logistics
AstraZeneca
August 27, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Gaithersburg, MD)
Worldwide
Operations
Role: Associate Director, Sourcing & Procurement Logistics for autologous and allogeneic cell therapy products, overseeing global logistics, supplier relationships, and strategic projects. Responsibilities: manage end-to-end logistics operations ensuring compliance and patient-centric delivery; lead supplier performance management, contractual negotiations, and strategic initiatives such as network expansion and digital traceability; collaborate with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure GDP/GxP compliance; and optimize costs through negotiations and process improvements. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or Life Sciences; minimum 5 years in pharma/biotech supply chain with at least 3 years in advanced therapies, biologics, or temperature-sensitive products; proven experience managing complex global logistics and strategic suppliers; strong knowledge of GDP, cold chain logistics, and regulatory standards. Preferred: advanced degrees (MSc, MBA), experience with CAR-T or similar cell therapies, project management certifications, digital platform implementation experience, and global exposure. High-Value: focus on cell therapy logistics, including autologous/allogeneic products, cryogenic requirements, and GxP compliance. Stakeholder collaboration spans Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Clinical functions. Work setup is not specified; no travel explicitly mentioned but may involve global coordination.